Manufacturing
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As part of Engineers Week, Combilift opened its doors to local schools in an initiative aimed at promoting STEM education and announced that the Regional VEX Robotics championships will be held within the Combilift Head Quarters, with winners getting a chance to qualify in the world championships. Combilift, a global leader in innovative material-handling solutions,…
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Detecting metal in poultry products is a major challenge due to their high conductivity, often resulting in false rejects and product loss. As a best practice example, Plukon has implemented the metal detector Mitus® from Minebea Intec. Thanks to MiWave technology, they have significantly improved detection accuracy and reduced false rejects—ensuring efficient processes and reliable…
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Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2025, Perminder Atwal, HR business partner at Xylem, discusses experiences of working in water with her podcast co-host Lila Thompson, British Water chief executive. Women currently make up 33% of the water workforce, according to a 2024 report from Energy & Utility Skills. While this is an…
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Sensor Technology Ltd, a global leader in innovative torque and load measurement solutions, proudly announces the launch of its latest advancement in torque sensing technology – the SGR525/526 Torque Sensors. Designed for precision and versatility, these state-of-the-art sensors feature square shaft ends, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial and laboratory applications. With…
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3D inspection systems can visualise surfaces down to the smallest detail. In the automotive industry, for example, the smallest paint defects or inclusions in the paint result in costly reworking. Inspection systems are now available that detect defects quickly and reliably, thereby reducing costs, says Glenn Wedgbrow, Business Development Manager at Micro-Epsilon UK. An increasing…
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With 17% of listeria outbreaks in food processing environments originating from poor-quality kerbs, walls, and floors, Kemtile is using Foodex 2025 (7-9th April) to shine a light into the food and beverage industry’s darkest places. Kemtile, a division of the global resin flooring manufacturer, Stonhard, has been providing single-source hygienic flooring and wall solutions to…
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Granular activated carbon (GAC) filters are essential for removing chlorine from industrial water supplies to ensure consistently high-quality pharmaceutical, food and beverage products. To ensure effective operation, chlorine levels should be carefully monitored, both before and after the filters. Bürkert’s compact OALab Type 8906 water analysis system improves the speed and precision of data collection…
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Less than one fifth (18%) of engineering and manufacturing businesses are confident that the government can solve the skills shortage according to a new report out today. The latest In-Comm Training Barometer, which took in the opinions of 103 managing directors and HR leads, paints a picture of industry confusion when it comes to understanding…
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By Matt Hale, Global Key Account Director, HRS Heat Exchangers From climate change and disease, to declining production and uncertainties around tariffs and trade, the global orange juice sector is going through unprecedented upheaval, which will result in winners and losers for both growers and processors. Declining orange production November 2024 was a key month…
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– Wouter Satijn, Chief Revenue Officer, Joloda Hydraroll Loading and unloading trailers and containers is an important stage in the supply chain, requiring skill and the right equipment if it is to be completed quickly and correctly. Many companies continue to rely on forklift trucks and manual processes for loading and unloading goods, but this can…
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