Antonio Guillermo Jara Ponce, systems sales manager at HRS Heat Exchangers, looks at the considerations for choosing heat exchangers for viscous food products.

With certain products, food manufacturers can realise great benefits from using dual energy x-ray detection, especially when paired with advanced photon counting technology. Mike Pipe, head of product inspection of Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, explains how these technologies together can significantly improve both contaminant detection accuracy and overall business performance.

The PPMA Show has always been a snapshot of where the UK's processing and packaging sector is heading. Every September, the innovations on display hint at how factories will look in the years ahead. With the show taking place every year, it's sometimes hard to notice the cumulative impact of these changes over time. But what might we expect to see in a decade from now? Here, Bradley McEwan, business development manager at automation specialist Beckhoff UK, imagines what we might expect to see if teleported to PPMA 2035.

Metal detection is helping frozen food producers cut waste and boost productivity, as Rob Stevens, market manager for Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection explains.

Beth Ragdale, software business manager at automation specialist Beckhoff UK, explains how software-defined motion systems can help manufacturers adapt to SKU demand, improving batch-level control.

Mike Pipe, head of product inspection at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, looks at how manufacturers can tackle the root causes of product recalls before they turn into bigger issues.

Titan Enterprises highlights the hidden cost benefits of durable, low-maintenance flow meter technology, balancing performance with long-term value.

As industrial manufacturers look to achieve more with less in 2025, businesses are exploring advanced automation architectures to balance operational efficiency with wider sustainability responsibilities, as Dave Sutton, Schneider Electric's Product Marketing Manager for Industrial Automation, explains.

In the fast-paced world of food packaging, maintaining control over automated lines is paramount to success. Contrinex's versatile C23PA photoelectric sensors provide a wide array of vital tools in managing the complexities of high-volume packing operations and ensuring maximum uptime.

The technology surrounding vertical farming has the potential to provide advanced support to farmers who want to make an impact in food sustainability, and Louise Liddiard, Key Account Manager - CPG Segment (Food and Bev) at Schneider Electric, explains.