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Qupaq, the company behind the market-leading tray-denesting brands Intray and Anytray, is now expanding its portfolio of tray loaders with a new, innovative solution, the “Qupaq Flex Loader,” which combines all features from the previous models regarding adaptability and speed. The solution will be revealed at Anuga Food Tec 2024 in Cologne, Germany, on the…
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Feb 6, 2024 Morten Haug Emilsen (Credit: AGR) AGR, part of Oslo-listed marine consultancy ABL Group, has been awarded a long-term contract for the provision of blowout and well control studies and associated services to Vår Energi’s activities on the Norwegian continental shelf. Under the framework agreement, AGR will provide services within blowout contingency planning,…
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Updated digital solution designed to further support field workers step-by-step through critical industrial procedures to improve operational efficiency and safety. This month ABB introduces an updated ABB Ability Connected Worker solution with new functionalities which strengthen and accelerate the digitalisation of the field operator experience to mitigate the risk of human error and unscheduled downtime. The…
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ABB Robotics and Mettler-Toledo, renowned for its precision instruments and services, have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement is set to offer a cutting-edge solution that integrates ABB’s robots with Mettler-Toledo’s LabX laboratory instrument management software seamlessly. The integrated solution promises to enhance efficiency and quality in automated laboratory workflows across…
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Schneider Electric has unveiled its EcoStruxure Transformer Expert in the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance the longevity of oil transformers and minimise downtime. The digital monitoring solution, both easy to deploy and cost-effective, utilises IoT sensors and software analytics to extend oil transformers’ lifespan. As a subscription-based service, it monitors oil transformers’ health, offering…
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Global manufacturing is facing a growing productivity paradox. While manufacturers are racing to capture retiring workers’ knowledge before they leave, using that knowledge with new technologies, including robotics, is becoming challenging because of a widening skills gap. Louis Columbus, Senior Industry Marketing Manager at DELMIA examines this potential solution further to see how exactly it…
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The Kraft Heinz Company has signed an agreement with Carlton Power, the UK energy infrastructure development company, to study the development of a renewable green hydrogen plant at its Kitt Green manufacturing plant in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Kitt Green is one of the largest food processing plants in Europe and one of the largest Kraft…
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The transformation of electricity grids from centralised, unidirectional fossil fuel-dependent models to decentralised networks powered by renewables promises to unlock tremendous advancements. However, explains Bret Simon of Exodigo, coordinating this across systems has been difficult. The answer? Artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. Enacting change across deeply entrenched systems has proven difficult. The interwoven infrastructure that…
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KP Snacks is boosting its sustainability efforts with a new investment in flow wrap equipment for Discos, Roysters, and Frisps Brands. The flow wrapping process will see a 35% plastic packaging reduction for 6-packs across these three brands, equivalent to 100 tonnes of packaging saved annually. Since 2014, KP Snacks has removed 1,100 tonnes of…
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Consumers have the chance to create the next VK flavour in time for summer As part of VK’s #WEAREFLAVOUR campaign, the RTD brand is driving excitement in the category by giving consumers the chance to mix, match, and submit the next flavour, coming to the line-up this year. VK student ambassadors across the country will…
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