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  • The Complete Guide to WMS for Industrial Logistics and Supply Chain

    Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are essential tools for enhancing operational efficiency within industrial logistics. A strategically implemented WMS can streamline complex distribution networks and synchronise inventory levels across multiple facilities. These solutions help organisations manage warehouse processes more effectively, driving improvements in inventory accuracy, order fulfilment speed, and overall supply chain performance. A WMS has…


  • New automatic stuffing machine for Iberian sausage

    Inox Meccanica has added the brand new PIC LOMO to its range of products including machines for the automatic pressing, forming and stuffing of meat in meshes and casings, as well as a whole series of machines designed for industrial washing. For automatic stuffing machines, the flagship is the PIC 99 BCE, short for automatic…


  • Classification societies partner to form Yacht Safety and Environmental Consortium

    Classification societies Lloyd’s Register (LR), RINA, DNV, Bureau Veritas (BV) and ABS have established the Yacht Safety and Environmental Consortium (YSEC). Safe and sustainable operations The consortium has committed to driving forward the safety and environmental performance of yachts, and promoting and advising on achieving the best practices in the industry. The consortium aims to…


  • Kröner-Stärke invests €36m in TVP meat replacement texturates

    Kröner-Stärke launching a new line of TVP meat replacement texturates following an investment in a new production area designed specifically for meat replacement products. An investment to the tune of €36 million has seen the creation of an entirely new wing at the plant, including equipment for drum drying and extrusion Beginning with protein from wheat…


  • Applied Automation expands machine building business following liquidation of CME Automation Systems

    South West based Applied Automation (UK) Ltd, have expanded their machine building business following the acquisition of the brand and assets of CME Automation Systems following its liquidation. David Rowe, Applied Automation’s Managing Director, commented on the deal, “It’s always sad to see a business that’s been trading for over 40 years end up in…


  • Schneider Electric First in Industry to Obtain Higher Level Cybersecurity Certification for EcoStruxure IT DCIM Solutions

    IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 certification provides higher level of protection against cyberthreats for EcoStruxureTM IT Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions Independent certification process features rigorous testing and assessment Network Management Card 3 (NMC3) only network management card to obtain this level of encryption and robustness Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation,…


  • South Australia to test benefits of energy-smart homes

    Image courtesy 123rf A public expression of interest has been issued in South Australia for a trial that will test the benefits of flexible energy-smart homes. Launched by South Australia’s minister for Energy and Mining, Tom Koutsantonis, and SA Power Networks chief operating officer Mark Vincent, the AU$13.8 million ($9.4 million) Energy Masters project will…


  • Southern California Edison, NVIDIA launching ‘intelligent grid collaboration’

    Image: SCE Southern California Edison (SCE) and NVIDIA have started collaborating on AI-based solutions to address evolving grid challenges. The ‘intelligent grid collaboration’ is aimed to develop smarter and more affordable solutions for the increasingly complex grid planning and management resulting with the integration of more and more decentralised resources. Issues on which the two…


  • Stora Enso’s new service to provide customers with guidance on sustainable packaging

    Stora Enso has introduced Beyond Board, a new service to provide customers with expert guidance on sustainable packaging solutions. The provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, said Beyond Board Packaging Services is designed to go beyond its product offering and support customers in making informed decisions. It added that it is…


  • Plant-based producers can continue using meat-related terms

    The European Court of Justice has ruled that manufacturers of plant-based protein foods cannot be prohibited from using terms like sausage and burger to describe their products. Judges in the Court of Justice said that — where a legally protected name isn’t already being used — EU countries can’t stop companies that make plant-based meat…