Process industries
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Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the crane and winch markets can now benefit from a highly modular electromagnetic spring applied HPB motor brake. from Stromag. As safety requirements in the sector become ever more complex, the future orientated capabilities of the HPB place it at the forefront of motor brake innovation. Offered in eight different…
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Aug 29, 2024 (Image: TotalEnergies) Archer Wind, Archer’s floating offshore wind solutions provider, has been awarded its first contract by TotalEnergies for delivery of the floating wind foundation for the Culzean Wind Pilot. The Culzean Wind Pilot will be connected to the Culzean platform, an offshore oil and gas facility 230 kilometers off the East…
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Tsubaki is presenting its range of long life, durable chains for the packaging industry at the PPMA Show, Birmingham, 24-26 September 2024. Tsubaki will show its gripper chains for form, fill, and vacuum seal wrapping applications, as well as specialist chains for long-life when lubrication cannot be applied, and corrosive environments. Tsubaki will be located…
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A £38m centre dedicated to developing “acceptable” and planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins is to be headed up by the University of Leeds. The UKRI Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Innovate UK have announced £15m funding over the next five years for a National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC), with the remainder…
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Branston has appointed a new general manager at its Lincoln site as part of its ambitious growth plans. Tanya Leonard joins the potato supplier’s team with more than 20 years of experience in fresh produce, having taken on her first management role in sports and leisure at the age of 17. After gaining experience in…
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Helmut Schober, Director General ESS, Joakim Tuvesson, Vice President Materials & Package Tetra Pak, and Mene Pangalos, ESS High Level Industrial Forum. Posted: 29 August 2024 Share this page Tetra Pak hosted an Innovation Day, bringing together academics from universities and research managers from leading companies, to discuss how the food packaging and processing industry…
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Squeaky Bean is broadening its line-up with the launch of its Crispy Bacon Style Strips, the first plant-based ready to eat bacon to be available in a major retailer. With an authentic sweet and salty taste and satisfying crispy texture, the ready to eat Crispy Bacon Style Strips are a market first that flawlessly replicates…
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Grippers are essential for robots engaged in pick-and-place applications. These electromechanical ‘hands’ allow objects to be grasped, manipulated and released, facilitating fast and precise interactions for low-mix, high-volume industrial processes. For the past three decades, pneumatic designs have been preferred by automation specialists – but this is changing. Electric grippers are proving a more modern…
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Smithfield Foods has announced the carve out of its European operations to further accelerate what it sees as growth opportunities of both businesses. Smithfield Foods and Morliny Foods, previously known as Smithfield Europe, will remain subsidiaries of WH Group. WH Group is the largest pork company in the world with the top market share in…
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KMC said it has unlocked a best-selling advantage in plant-based confectionery with new potato-based ingredients that meet multiple demands for indulgence, sustainability, and universal appeal with few limits on textural creativity. “For manufacturers, it’s an opportunity to enter or expand in a segment, where the business case looks increasingly strong,” KMC writes. The explanation is…
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