Accurate liquid flow measurement can rarely be determined by the flow sensor alone. Temperature, pressure, viscosity and the physical properties of the measured fluid can all influence a flowmeter's performance and calibration, particularly in demanding industrial applications. Understanding these variables is therefore critical when specifying a flowmeter and interpreting its output, as the experts at Titan Enterprises explain.

Festo has launched a new stainless steel motion series designed to bring robust, reliable automation to environments where hygiene, corrosion resistance and reliability are essential. The series comprises a compatible servo motor and electric cylinder designed to operate either independently or together as a fully integrated hygienic motion system for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and packaging applications.

Belden has announced the new Belden and Edge2Web Smart Factory Insights solution, powered by AWS IoT SiteWise. The solution helps manufacturers drive continuous improvement across the plant floor by digitising operations and visualising key performance indicators (KPIs).

Although modern food production lines provide a wealth of data, it often remains unclear where performance is actually being lost. The analysis of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) reveals where processes are actually squandering potential and modern checkweighers play a key role in determining OEE, as the experts at Minebea Intec explain.

The range of HRS Thermblock Series pasteurisers and sterilisers are purposely designed to provide a convenient packaged solution for the pasteurisation or sterilisation of food and drink products ahead of further aseptic filling or any other packaging method.

Automation continues to expand across demanding manufacturing, logistics and food production applications. Therefore, ReeR is trusted to provide safety systems that work in demanding operating environments.

Reliable Fortress Technology metal detectors don't just keep food safe. They also reduce production stoppages and alert manufacturers about issues in the process.

ifm has announced the market launch of its SU Clamp-On (SUCxxx series) ultrasonic flow sensors. Designed for non-intrusive flow measurement on rigid metal and plastic pipes, the new series clamps directly onto existing pipelines without the need for cutting, welding, or process interruption.

Metal detector testing can look like a simple process. Pass a test piece through, check the result, record it and carry on. However, this is an area that frequently catches manufacturers by surprise and can leave them exposed to unnecessary risk. The value of a test is not speed. It is whether it proves the detector can still protect the line and meet the standards of retailers and regulatory requirements, as Kati Hope, Global Key Account Manager, Mettler Toledo, explains.

Across factory automation, packaging, water treatment, and automotive manufacturing, machine builders are facing a familiar challenge: higher airflow demands in increasingly compact machine designs. Moving to a larger valve platform can solve the airflow problem but introduces new complexity - different interfaces, different configurations, and disruption to established machine architectures. Emerson has developed the AVENTICS XV05 High Flow Valve System to address this gap directly.