IDEC has expanded its operator interface (OI) family with the new HG1J Series touchscreen, providing vivid visualisations and responsive multi-touch operation, all in an extremely compact form factor so the technology can be used in more applications than ever before.

The last two years have seen a slowdown in investment by the global food and drink industry, particularly in terms of products containing added sugar. However, plant-based drinks and alternative proteins have continued to grow as a sector, says Antonio Guillermo Jara Ponce, systems sales manager at HRS Heat Exchangers.

Phil Brown, sales director at food safety specialist Fortress Technology explores the ongoing protein boom and how companies can ensure consumer health and hygiene is prioritised.

Rockwell Automation announces the advancement of the FactoryTalk Optix portfolio through DataReady smart machines. This update to the FactoryTalk Optix portfolio enables contextualised machine data that's ready to deliver operational value.

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection announces the release of ProdX 2.7, the latest update to its data management software for product inspection. ProdX has been a cornerstone of quality control and data management for food manufacturers, seamlessly integrating with product inspection devices like checkweighing, metal detection, x-ray inspection and vision inspection systems.

Until now, traditional amperometric sensors and colorimetric analysers have placed multiple limitations on the monitoring of industrial GAC filters. Burkert's OALAB Type 8906 water analysis system with the MS02 Chlorine Cube supersedes these technologies, providing a faster, more accurate solution that better protects products, equipment and profitability.

Contrinex has addressed the challenge of making its new SMART sensor technology easily accessible to machine designers, maintenance engineers and small business owners via the PockerCodr phone app and a series of 8 training demonstration videos.

Fortress Technology explores why we have always needed weighing technology throughout food production history. From manual weight checks using balance scales to advanced automated checkweighing systems, European Sales Director Phil Brown delves into their origins, how the technology evolved and why these machines will continue to remain integral to trading standards, consumer rights, brand protection and quality control.

Apex Dynamics UK appeared at the PPMA 2024 show in Birmingham promoting the ways in which planetary gearboxes shape our world and showcasing its new couplings and MG/MGH gearbox ranges.

Tom Cash, director of automation parts supplier, Foxmere, explains how the latest innovations in conveyor maintenance can help engineers to reduce the cost of planned and unplanned downtime.