Automation
Europe: Baker Perkins releases dough mixing system for hot climates
Baker Perkins will showcase the Tweedy mixing systems at IBA in Munich, Germany from September 15 to 20, 2018.
The Tweedy SuperCool mixer has an...
Asia Pacific: On building a safe, interfloor, automated conveying system
Consoveyo Singapore (Consoveyo), part of Germany-based Körber Logistics Systems, has implemented a new turnkey interfloor conveyor system at JTC Food Hub@Senoko, for JTC Corporation...
Americas: Sorting fresh-cut leafy greens
Key Technology introduces VERYX digital sorters for fresh-cut leafy greens.
The belt-fed sorter that can inspect product entirely in-air with top and bottom sensors in...
Europe: Testing concepts through virtual commissioning, ABB
Industry 4.0 continues to open up new opportunities across food and beverage manufacturing.
In particular, these technologies help improve manufacturing flexibility and the speed...
Europe: SIG deploys digital solutions for factory efficiency
SIG will deploy GE Digital’s Predix Asset Performance Management (APM) and Predix ServiceMax industrial applications across more than 400 customer factories worldwide to drive...
Asia Pacific: Food-grade gases better food preservation
High food waste levels remain a serious problem in cities today, placing a strain on global resources and government expenses.
Up to a third...
Europe: Learning from the mistakes of the Fipronil scandal, ABB
In summer 2017, 15 EU states, Switzerland and Hong Kong were affected by the Fipronil contamination scandal.
The scandal originated in the Netherlands but...
Asia Pacific: Prepare for change, Linde tells FNI
The Linde Group has launched its Asia Pacific Digitalisation Hub to rapidly identify, develop and trial emergent digital technologies for industrial applications in the...
Americas: Duravant to buy Key Technology
Duravant has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Key Technology, enabling the former to further reach across food processing with new complementary products...
Asia Pacific: Secondary cleaner for conveyor belts
Material carryback is one of the main causes of potential problems in belt conveyor systems.
To prevent this, operators rely on precleaners for coarse...