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Fortress Technology – Advancements in metal detection performance of up to 40%

Fortress Technology, a global leader and UK manufacturer of metal detection systems, will be demonstrating their latest technologies for their diverse range of custom...
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PET production boost at AG Barr plant

PRODUCTION of the other national drink gained pace recently with a 75% boost to PET production output, according to equipment supplier Sidel. AG Barr...
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UK food industry warms up to robotics

The adoption of robotics over the last 10 years has rapidly increased in sectors where fast and accurate assembly has been a top priority,...

Machinery seminars tackle safety and robotics

UPCOMING seminars from the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) include “Machinery Risk Assessment” on 1 August, and “Robotic Safety in Automation” on 5...

Validatable sealer offers traceability and security

THE Saxon SB1000+ Validatable sealer from Fischbein Saxon has been designed to enhance the security of the closed bag by producing a 100% validatable...

Linear motor provides energy cost advantages

Linear motor specialist LinMot has produced a detailed cost comparison showing a 12-month saving of 1750EUR when using one of its own linear motors...
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Innovation in the flow – wrapping up explained

Flow-wrapping equipment has been around for a long time, its core features remaining largely unchanged. But user expectations are always rising, calling for things...
Packer eliminates bish, bash, Bosch

Packer eliminates bish, bash, Bosch

BOSCH Packaging Technology is pioneering a new application engineered to handle and place glass jars into tray and hood secondary packaging. The Elematic 3000 S...
Easing the load

Easing the load

FESTO has launched a new electric toothed belt axis with high feed forces and flexible motor attachments. The ELGA linear drive integrates a plain-bearing guided...
Kliklok targets food producers

Kliklok targets food producers

MACHINERY specialist Kliklok is hoping a series of open days held at its Bristol premises last month will lead to new orders from...