Process industries


  • Connectivity-ready high-resolution absolute encoder in a super-compact form-factor

    Celera Motion, a Novanta company has updated its Aura precision rotary and linear optical encoder range with a new packaged version. The new Aura P is presented in a connection-ready PCBA (printed circuit board assembly), enabling fast and easy OEM integration. The encoder features the same high precision and repeatability performance as the existing Aura…


  • Hitachi Secures Over B HVDC Order for Amprion’s North Sea OW Corridor

    Hitachi Energy has signed contracts totaling over $2 billion with German transmission system operator (TSO) Amprion to deliver four converter stations for two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) links that will support Germany’s clean energy transition. Amprion’s HVDC project, Korridor B, will transport wind energy from the North Sea coast to the Ruhr Region to provide…


  • Planteneers makes plant-based foods affordable with functional protein hydrocolloid combination

    Planteneers aims to demonstrate to producers how they can satisfy consumer demand for plant-based substitutes while providing delicious food at affordable costs. Planteneers developed its fiildMeat S 111404 system to make affordable plant-based foods accessible to as many people as possible, without compromising on quality, texture, or flavour. The system enables the manufacture of cold…


  • ABS Approves Hanwha Ocean’s FPSO Design

    Dec 19, 2024 (Credit: Hanwha Ocean) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has awarded Hanwha Ocean an Approval in Principle (AIP) for its Pre-FEED standard FPSO design intended to create an asset optimized for deployment in the deep waters of West Africa. The FPSO design is 340 meters long and capable of storing approximately 2.38 million…


  • Action Against Hunger and Wall’s Pastry collaborate to address food poverty

    Wall’s Pastry has announced a new charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, pledging to donate 5p from every pack sold of its 10x55g sausage rolls. Funds raised through the initiative will support Action Against Hunger’s work to tackle hunger in areas of high poverty across the UK. The announcement follows an exceptional year of growth…


  • Veganuary 2025: THIS kicks off with two meat-alternative products

    This is launching two alternative chicken products for Veganuary. The brand’s new chilled ‘Isn’t Chicken Kyiv’, which is made from soya and fava protein and stuffed with wild garlic plant-based butter, will hit shelves on 1 January in Sainsbury’s at £4.95. This’ frozen ‘Isn’t Chicken Wings ‘ will roll out on 6 January in Asda…


  • The three dimensions of Industry 5.0 transforming food production today

    TNA Solutions has long been at the forefront of technological innovation within the food industry. Since our inception, we have pioneered advancements that redefine the market. It all began in the 1980s with the development of the world’s first rotary vertical form fill and seal packaging system, which revolutionised food packaging by increasing speed and…


  • Taylor Farms invests in Netherlands-based processor

    American-based Taylor Farms has announced an investment in Hessing, a leading European processor and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables. Founded in 1968, Hessing has grown into a recognised leader in Europe’s fresh produce industry. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Hessing serves customers in Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The company operates a modern fruit…


  • Aryzta builds large-scale stone oven to serve German bake-off market

    Aryzta has started construction on a new large-scale stone oven to provide superior products with a handcrafted feel. The new stone oven line, weighing 100 tonnes, will be a state-of-the-art production facility designed with energy efficiency in mind, emphasising Aryzta’s commitment to sustainability. The new artisanal bread line will be fully operational in the second…


  • Inyanga Unveils Tidal Energy Tech Design for 20MW Project in Wales

    Inyanga Marine Energy Group has presented the design blueprint for its 20 MW HydroWing tidal energy technology, set for deployment at Morlais site in Wales. The tidal energy array will incorporate the Tocardo T3 turbine, rated at 600kW, for the first time, with each of the 20 HydroWing units to be powered by two T3…