One of the largest premium flour and ingredient companies in North America, Ardent Mills, recently implemented automatic testing on several of its conveyor Fortress Technology metal detectors. A number of the company's packaging lines are now also using digital reporting to enhance efficiency, food safety and traceability.

Mitsubishi Electric has introduced the integration of Iconics and EcoAdviser platforms, a solution designed to revolutionise energy management with Artificial Intelligence capabilities. This combination is set to drive operational efficiency, sustainability and significant cost savings for businesses across various sectors.

At SPS 2024, NORD will focus on energy efficiency, IE5+ motor technology and decentralised drive electronics with new functional safety features. In addition, flexible and intelligent frequency inverters and the updated NORDCON software will be presented.

New igus endurance material, iglidur JPF, is perfect for a wide range of wear-resistant polymer bearings as manufacturers seek to eliminate PFAS and PTFE before a potential ban in 2026.

The PPMA Show, the UK's leading event for processing and packaging machinery, including industrial automation and machine vision systems, has once again been acclaimed as a great success.

Weetabix continues to elevate its production capabilities through a long-standing and evolving partnership with ERIKS. Together, they manage the complex maintenance and operational needs of Weetabix's Burton Latimer and Corby sites, where millions of products are produced daily, including the iconic Weetabix biscuits.

Schneider Electric reports that its EcoStruxure IT Network Management Card 3 (NMC3) platform has obtained a new and higher level of cybersecurity certification, making it the first Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) network card to achieve IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2) designation from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

Schneider Electric is inviting UK organisations to enter its Sustainability Impact Awards ahead of its fast-approaching deadline.

HMS Networks has entered into a binding agreement with DOGAWIST-Investment to acquire 100% of the shares in PEAK-System Technik, a well-established German provider of industrial communication solutions and experts within automotive communication technologies such as CAN and LIN.

BARA (the British Automation and Robotics Association) has named Oliver Selby, as its new Chair. Taking over from current Chair George Thompson. Oliver, who is currently FANUC UK Head of Sales will be supported in his new role by Vice-Chair Rosie Davies from Reeco Automation.