Machinery safety is front and centre at MachineBuilding.South
TodayMachinery safety continues to be a key theme at MachineBuilding.South, particularly given that the mandatory implementation of the new Machinery Regulation is just around the corner.
Manufacturers risk AI productivity gains without urgent action on skills and adoption
TodayA new Make UK report reveals that while AI could unlock billions in productivity gains for UK manufacturing, skills shortages and low levels of adoption risk preventing businesses from realising its full potential.
Packaging automation is no longer just about speed
TodayWith more than 60% of UK manufacturers increasing investment in automation, end-of-line packaging systems are evolving far beyond traditional throughput-focused machinery as manufacturers look to improve productivity, operational resilience and flexibility within increasingly complex production environments. Andrew Yates, Managing Director at Endoline Automation, explains.
OSSD safety switches from Mechan Controls
4 days agoThe O-Type range from Mechan Controls combines over 50 years of design experience with the latest in machine guard safety technology. Perfect for applications where guard-locking is not required, these switches deliver long life, high reliability, and advanced diagnostics.
Packaging automation is no longer just about speed
TodayWith more than 60% of UK manufacturers increasing investment in automation, end-of-line packaging systems are evolving far beyond traditional throughput-focused machinery as manufacturers look to improve productivity, operational resilience and flexibility within increasingly complex production environments. Andrew Yates, Managing Director at Endoline Automation, explains.
When a view from above is no longer enough
10 days agoMinebea Intec sideshooter X-ray inspection systems are setting new standards in quality control in food manufacturing applications.
Optimising CIP cycles in the dairy sector
11 days agoIn an era of soaring energy costs and stringent environmental regulations, the dairy sector is under pressure to de-carbonise. Satron's precision turbidity measurement is transforming CIP washline efficiency moving from time-based flushing to optical phase detection can significantly bolster the bottom line.
Now published is the MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design. You can download a free copy here.
Electrification in food and beverage processing
410 days agoThe food and beverage industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the need for greater efficiency, regulatory compliance and sustainability. Central to this is the way manufacturers generate and manage heat for critical processes, and Watlow has produced a white paper looking at how electrification can drive a sustainable shift in thermal management.
Building a positive and smarter food safety culture
906 days agoFortress Technology has published a whitepaper offering practical guidance on how to create a ‘food safety cultural playbook’ that empowers employees and is aligned to the FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety rules and the wider digital transformation journey.
