The new EU Machinery Regulation becomes mandatory from 20 January 2027, with no transition period. What should machine builders be doing now? The experts at Pilz highlight five key actions that can help reduce risk, improve compliance and avoid last-minute surprises.

The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has risen sharply in recent years, with estimates suggesting that they now make up more than half the daily calorie intake in many high-income nations. However, as consumption has increased, so too have concerns over the long-term health effects of such products, and consumers are increasingly seeking out less processed alternatives and 'clean label' products, notes Matt Hale, Global Business Development Director, HRS Heat Exchangers.

Which load cell technology is right for your application? This technical article explains why the answer depends not on trends, but on the specific process requirements. The experts at Minebea Intec explore what strengths analogue and digital load cells offer, where their respective advantages lie, and how operators can find the most cost-effective and technically optimal solution for their plant.

Accurate liquid flow measurement can rarely be determined by the flow sensor alone. Temperature, pressure, viscosity and the physical properties of the measured fluid can all influence a flowmeter's performance and calibration, particularly in demanding industrial applications. Understanding these variables is therefore critical when specifying a flowmeter and interpreting its output, as the experts at Titan Enterprises explain.

Although modern food production lines provide a wealth of data, it often remains unclear where performance is actually being lost. The analysis of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) reveals where processes are actually squandering potential and modern checkweighers play a key role in determining OEE, as the experts at Minebea Intec explain.

Automation continues to expand across demanding manufacturing, logistics and food production applications. Therefore, ReeR is trusted to provide safety systems that work in demanding operating environments.

Reliable Fortress Technology metal detectors don't just keep food safe. They also reduce production stoppages and alert manufacturers about issues in the process.

Metal detector testing can look like a simple process. Pass a test piece through, check the result, record it and carry on. However, this is an area that frequently catches manufacturers by surprise and can leave them exposed to unnecessary risk. The value of a test is not speed. It is whether it proves the detector can still protect the line and meet the standards of retailers and regulatory requirements, as Kati Hope, Global Key Account Manager, Mettler Toledo, explains.

With a number of recent high-profile food recalls hitting headlines, food manufacturers are being urged to extend their food inspection systems beyond basic metal detection by a leading industry expert. The call comes from Ishida Europe's X-Ray Business Manager, Glen Oxborough, off the back of recent food recall cases, such as glass found in cashews and bakery products and pieces of metal found in pre-prepared vegetables.

On a fast-moving food production line, metal detection is seen as a vital check before product leaves the site. Its job is clear. Stop contaminated product from reaching consumers, protect brand reputation and support compliance with GFSI-recognised standards and retailer requirements. Yet the latest systems can do more than act as a final barrier, as Stuart Preston, Business Development Manager, Mettler Toledo, explains. Used well, metal detection can improve process control, support productivity, and compliance.