How SQC-enabled weighing improves production line performance

By Stathis Pothitakis, market manager, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection OPTIMISING production yield from a defined amount of raw ingredients is important for all manufacturers, but when...

Neural networks: the artificial additive that is missing in vegetable processing

By Paul Wilson, MD, Scorpion Vision Ltd Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in the fresh produce industry and the results are astounding: waste associated with...

‘Versatility’ is key for GIC at PPMA Total Show

GIC has confirmed plans to showcase the 'versatility' of its packaging machines at this year's PPMA Total Show. The vertical form fill and seal packaging...

Automation adapts to sustainable packaging

By Patricia Torres, industry marketing manager food and commodities, OMRON Europe Have you ever ordered a small item online, and then felt incensed when it...

Industrial robots help to ‘revolutionise’ fresh fish supply chain

A 22-year partnership with industrial robot manufacturer FANUC has been hailed as a 'key factor' in Icelandic firm Samey Robotics’ role in 'revolutionising' the...

Ishida solutions tipped to help food firms meet current challenges

ISHIDA has revealed that solutions to help businesses deal with 'key' challenges facing the food industry will be demonstrated on its stand at this...

Minebea Intec to showcase new vision inspection solutions at PPMA Total Show

MINEBEA Intec has confirmed its new vision inspection product will be on show for the first time at PPMA Total Show in Birmingham next...

Avanti Conveyors appoints new sales manager

AVANTI Conveyors has confirmed the appointment of Chris Mapledoram as sales manager. He will be tasked with supporting the firm's UK and Ireland-based customers towards...

The 3 C’s behind the UK’s acceleration towards automation

Tom Bouchier, MD of robotics and automation specialist FANUC UK, explains why there has never been a better time for UK firms to invest...

Food manufacturer cleans up with X-ray investment

A food manufacturer has reportedly saved £80,000 a year after investing in a Minebea Intec X-ray system. Premier Foods in Knighton wanted to move towards...