Food Manufacturing

Schaeffler to co-develop sports equipment and monitoring systems

The Schaeffler Group is supporting top-level sport with its technological expertise through sponsorship of the Institute for Research and Development of Sports Equipment (FES) in Berlin, Germany.

21st April 2011

Non-Contact Measurement Techniques and Best Practices

Micro-Epsilon (UK) is running a series of Technical Workshops on Non-contact Measurement Techniques and Best Practices. The first of these took place on 12 May 2011 in Reading, and the next is scheduled for October 2011 (venue to be confirmed).

14th April 2011

Automate manufacturing to ensure UK's economic growth

BARA has reported that 2010 UK robot sales are up 65% on 2009 figures, reversing the declining trend in robot sales which the UK has seen year on year since 2005. A recent end-of-year robot sales comparison survey carried out by BARA, which is made up of 40 robotics and automation companies and includes all major UK robot suppliers, shows that the increase in robot sales was much higher than industry pundits initially predicted. "The 2010 figures, the best result since 2005, paint an optimistic picture for robotics and automation," comments Mike Wilson, president of BARA.

1st March 2011

Schaeffler supports top level sports with engineering know-how

The Schaeffler Group is supporting top-level sport with its technological expertise. The Group is now sponsoring the Institute for Research and Development of Sports Equipment (FES) in Berlin, Germany.

28th February 2011

See nitrogen generators and oil-free compressors at Pro2Pac

Atlas Copco will be showcasing its NG series nitrogen generators on Stand B21 at the Pro2Pac 2011 exhibition (ExCel, London, 13-16 March). The NG Series of modular units is designed to provide a continuous, reliable and independent source of on-site nitrogen generation at the lowest possible cost for food and drink processing and packaging applications.

27th February 2011

Free courses: steam engineering and condensate management

Burkert is offering a series of free one-day and three-day training courses on steam engineering and condensate management. The courses, which comprise An Introduction to Steam, Steam and Condensate systems, Pressure Reducing & Heat Transfer Systems and Clean Steam and Sterilisation, are scheduled for February 2011.

10th January 2011

A story of fast turnaround gear cutting success

This summer the Matthew, a 15th century full sized replica sailing ship that was built in 1997 to commemorate its namesakes historic Atlantic crossing 500 years earlier was returning from a marine festival in France when it developed a major mechanical problem off the treacherous coast of Dorset. The ship's raw water engine cooling pump gearbox had failed beyond use with its main gears stripped and requiring replacement. Without engine power and in threatening sea conditions, the square rigged Matthew, skippered by Ben Jones and his eighteen strong crew, had no choice but to set full sail for the Port of Poole where they hoped to find a safe haven and undertake the repair work.

29th November 2010

Roof lift improves composting

Today composting plants are performing an integral part of each country's infrastructure to reduce waste and maximise recycling. In order to increase the efficiency of In-Vessel Composting (IVC) plant Power Jacks were asked to provide a linear motion system for The Composting Company's unique composting process.

29th November 2010

Smartscan Maintenance Package for machinery safety

Smartscan is promoting its Smartscan Maintenance Package that includes preventative maintenance with a view to minimising unplanned stoppages due to problems with machinery safety devices such as the company's safety light curtains.

25th October 2010

Burkert appoints Fluid Controls as SE England distributor

Burkert is appointing Fluid Controls as its distributor for the South East of England, with the aim of maximising its ability to provide products and services in key markets such as pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, food and beverage, and semiconductors.

19th September 2010

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