New weighing platform makes the grade

ISHIDA Europe has announced an enhancement of its FLEX-Grader for fresh poultry and meat with the introduction of a new weighing platform which the...

Automation specialist celebrates industrial robot milestone

FACTORY automation specialist FANUC has announced it has produced its one millionth industrial robot. The company, which supplies customers with a range of CNC systems,...
Fortress sales director Phil Brown and marketing manager Leonie Brown collect the trophy from Automate UK chairman James Causebrook

Fortress ‘thrilled’ by further award success for digital testing solutions

FORTRESS Technology has expressed its joy after winning a second accolade for its digital testing solutions at the recent Automate UK Awards 2024. Judges hailed...
Automation UK

Automation UK promises ‘exceptional’ visitor experiences for its 2025 show

AUTOMATION UK, the UK’s largest automation, robotics and machine vision exhibition, will return to the Coventry Building Society Arena between 7-8 May 2025. Organised by...

A winning combination

LOMA has revealed that many food processors are now opting to combine checkweighers with metal detectors or X-ray inspection systems. An integrated X-ray and...

Pandemic accelerates automation plans in injection moulding

Nigel Flowers, MD of Sumitomo Demag UK, explores the impact of the pandemic on automation trends within the injection moulding sector THE pandemic has amplified...

Mettler-Toledo upgrades software for metal detection systems

METTLER-Toledo Product Inspection has confirmed the launch of a new software update for its M30 R-Series metal detection systems. The manufacturer said the move is...
Hugo Beck open house events

Machinery specialist to mark anniversary with Open House events

PACKAGING machinery specialist Hugo Beck is set to mark its 70th anniversary this year with two Open House events on May 7-8 and 14-15...
The Mitus® metal detector uses innovative MiWave technology to detect even the smallest metallic foreign bodies, even with the greatest product effect. Image credit: Minebea Intec

Protection against foreign bodies in food: Focus on hygiene and product quality

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE The requirements for hygiene and product quality in the food industry are very high due to strict international regulations such as HACCP, ISO...

Eagle soars to the rescue for biscuit brand

ILAPAK has helped Fox’s Rocky chocolate biscuits meet demand with the delivery of a US-built Delta Systems & Automation (DSA) Eagle flow wrapper. The manufacturer...