FANUC UK reports record number of entries for robotics competition

FANUC UK has reported a 53% increase in the number of young people that have applied for the WorldSkills UK Industrial Robotics competition. A record...

PPMA Show offers ‘unparalleled’ space to build connections

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE THE PPMA Show is gearing up for another tremendous processing and packaging machinery event when it returns to the NEC in Birmingham on...

Automation proves the best medicine for pharma manufacturer

AN automated solution comprising eight FANUC robots has provided a range of benefits for a major pharmaceutical manufacturer. Athens-based DEMO SA, a producer of injectable...

New Ishida range takes checkweighers to ‘the next level’

ISHIDA Europe has announced it is launching a new range of checkweighers tipped to take the machines to 'the next level'. The Ishida DACS-GN platform...

X-ray solutions help deliver consistent croissant quality

THREE Ishida x-ray inspection systems are said to have boosted quality control at Slovakia’s largest croissant manufacturer. Frost Prešov has invested in three IX-EN-2493 systems,...

Antalis invests in new box testing equipment at Smart Packaging Centre

ANTALIS Packaging has added a burst test machine and two new corrugate-testing machines at its Leicestershire-based Smart Packaging Centre (SPC) to help customers further...

Mettler-Toledo to host flow wrap applications webinar

METTLER-Toledo Product Inspection is set to host a flow wrap applications webinar. Titled 4 Steps to Maximise Product Quality in Horizontal Flow Wrap Applications, the...

ULMA Packaging stalwart retires from dual role

ULMA Packaging has announced the retirement of Dave Berriman after a career at the firm spanning 31 years. Dave is stepping down from his dual...

Modular solution brings packaging gains for new drinks packs

A cider-led beverage company has combined modular elements of an existing packaging line with new equipment to create the 'ideal' solution for a new...

Hop to it: bespoke packing line supports firm’s growth plans

A hop-growing co-operative is reportedly enjoying increased export sales after investing in a bespoke packing line. As well as selling products overseas, English Hops has...