Process industries
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A critical element for the disinfection of drinking water, is the quick and accurate measurement of free available chlorine. Until now, solutions to achieve this have been labour-intensive and relatively slow, compromising the ability of municipalities to react to changes in concentrations and dose effectively. Bürkert’s Type 8905 online water analysis system uses the MS02…
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The nEDC300 from Edwards Vacuum is the latest iteration of mono claw vacuum pumps which boasts a range of inventive attributes that not only boost performance but also minimise noise levels, improve reliability, and facilitate on-site maintenance. This means that it can be used in a wide range of applications, such as water and wastewater…
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Homegrown food manufacturers have been left reeling from inflationary pressures, according to a new report. Small and medium-sized firms in the sector scored just 30 points out of 100 in the latest Manufacturers’ Health Index, compiled quarterly by inventory software brand Unleashed. Food ranked second from bottom in the table, ahead of office equipment and…
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Tetra Pak has announced a collaboration with Absolicon, a Swedish solar thermal company, to offer a standardised solution for industrial equipment powered by renewable thermal energy (heat). Absolicon has designed a scalable solar thermal module that can be integrated with current and new UHT lines and enable a range of decarbonisation options, including a reduction…
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Omron has recently launched the K7DD-PQ Series, an advanced motor condition monitoring device designed to automate the detection of abnormalities in manufacturing sites. The series specifically focuses on monitoring servomotors that frequently change speed and motors with rapidly changing loads. By analysing over 400 types of feature values (values operated from current and voltage data…
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Pukka has launched not one, but two new vegan savoury pastry products: the Vegan No Steak Pie and the Vegan No Steak Slice. Pukka has taken its bestselling meat recipe and made it plant based, to expand the appeal of its popular range, attracting meat reducers, flexitarians and vegans up and down the country. Both…
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For high-precision micro-joining applications such as implantable medical devices, high-frequency inverter resistance spot welding technology provides closed-loop feedback for exceptional process control. Richard Barber reports For high-precision micro-joining applications such as implantable medical devices, high-frequency inverter resistance spot welding technology provides closed-loop feedback for exceptional process control. This powerful functionality need not be difficult to…
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Jan 15, 2024 (Credit: Vard) Norwegian ship designer and builder Vard has confirmed the Danish subsea cable company NKT is behind the order for the construction of the new cable laying vessel. The contract, valued between $218-270 million (€200-250 million), was signed mid December 2023 by Vard and NKT HV Cables, a Swedish-based turn-key power…
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CKF Systems was delighted to reach the end of its 35th year of successful, thriving business operation in 2023 with the largest order intake in its history. The robotics and automation systems integrator based in Gloucester, UK, is celebrating three and a half decades of commitment to designing, manufacturing, and installing systems which transform the…
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IFF has embarked on a collaborative research initiative with Unilever and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in protein-flavour interactions to address flavour challenges in plant-based meat alternatives. The three note that plant proteins can create “beany” off-notes and lingering bitterness in plant-based meat alternatives. Manufacturers often mask these unfavourable attributes through a combination of flavours,…
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