Mettler Toledo to bring Inspect. Protect. Comply. innovation theme to PPMA Show 2026
TodayMettler Toledo will showcase its latest product inspection technologies at PPMA Show 2026, taking place from 22 to 24 September at the NEC Birmingham.
Belden and Tulip help manufacturers act on data from legacy equipment
2 days agoBelden is proud to announce a partnership between its connected brand, CloudRail, and Tulip, a provider of frontline operations platforms for manufacturing. Together, Belden and Tulip are helping life sciences and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers accelerate brownfield digitalisation by connecting legacy equipment to modern frontline operations applications without disrupting production.
Titan Enterprises unveils next-generation hygienic oval gear flowmeters
TodayTitan Enterprises has announced the release of a newly engineered design for its OG3 and OG4 oval gear flowmeter models. While delivering enhanced performance for hygienic processing applications, these models still maintain the original dimensions of the previous oval gear products to allow interchangeability within customers' existing systems.
Increasing cost pressures are driving the need for greater weighing accuracy
2 days agoFood manufacturers across the UK and EU are facing mounting pressure to control product giveaway, as rising input costs, persistent inflation, tighter margins, and increasing sustainability expectations make overfilling an ever more costly challenge. The issue is being highlighted by Dean Ball, Product Manager at Ishida Europe, and is prompting manufacturers to re-evaluate their machinery.
Starting the 2D code journey to strengthen food safety
2 days agoRetailers globally are accelerating adoption of 2D codes powered by GS1. Major brands increasingly view 2D codes as central to connected packaging, enhanced food traceability, and stronger consumer trust. As food manufacturers approach a turning point in the application, verification, and sharing of product data, Rachael Satchwell, Global Food Sector Manager, Domino Printing Sciences, provides a practical roadmap to support faster implementation, stronger compliance outcomes, and measurable operational efficiencies.
Increasing cost pressures are driving the need for greater weighing accuracy
2 days agoFood manufacturers across the UK and EU are facing mounting pressure to control product giveaway, as rising input costs, persistent inflation, tighter margins, and increasing sustainability expectations make overfilling an ever more costly challenge. The issue is being highlighted by Dean Ball, Product Manager at Ishida Europe, and is prompting manufacturers to re-evaluate their machinery.
Starting the 2D code journey to strengthen food safety
2 days agoRetailers globally are accelerating adoption of 2D codes powered by GS1. Major brands increasingly view 2D codes as central to connected packaging, enhanced food traceability, and stronger consumer trust. As food manufacturers approach a turning point in the application, verification, and sharing of product data, Rachael Satchwell, Global Food Sector Manager, Domino Printing Sciences, provides a practical roadmap to support faster implementation, stronger compliance outcomes, and measurable operational efficiencies.
Electric motors and variable speed drives control critical stages of modern food production
4 days agoDavid Strain, technical director at Technidrive, examines the motor and drive technologies underpinning commercial food production and explains how these technologies give manufacturers tighter control across production lines.
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
449 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
945 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.
