Metal detection is a crucial technology for food safety, helping manufacturers maintain high quality standards while meeting regulatory and retailer requirements. However, to be truly effective, metal detectors must undergo routine testing to verify performance, confirm compliance and reduce contamination risks, says Rob Stevens, Market Manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection.
4th June 2025
With so many options available, selecting the right bearing for your application can be a daunting task. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings, unravels the complexities of bearings and offers expert guidance on what to choose and when.
3rd June 2025
Fortress Technology explores the benefits of staying ahead of an unannounced inspection by an external party, and the value of monitoring everyday risks by performing regular internal and external audit reviews.
2nd June 2025
Christoph Dorigatti, Vice President Global Business Development at automation supplier COPA-DATA, explores the trends shaping manufacturing, and the outlook for the next three years.
21st May 2025
In the world of process cooling, selecting the right equipment is no longer just about capacity or initial cost. Increasingly, it's about energy performance, compliance with evolving regulations, and long-term sustainability. That's where the Seasonal Energy Performance Ratio (SEPR) becomes a critical factor, as Phil Ayres of ICS Cool Energy explains.
21st May 2025
Thomas Pilz, Managing Partner at Pilz explains how, in terms of safety, security and artificial intelligence, the European legal framework is changing.
21st May 2025
Mike Pipe, head of global sales and product management at Mettler-Toledo, discusses how x-ray Inspection in high-speed canning applications can enhance safety, quality and compliance.
6th May 2025
KNF diaphragm pumps play an important role in ensuring the quality and safety of foods such as dairy products and wine.
2nd May 2025
Summer can be an unreliable season, often bringing unexpected heatwaves. Chiller servicing and planned maintenance are preventative measures that ensure your chiller equipment remains operational and efficient in these conditions, as Dave Palmer, country leader ICS Cool Energy UK, explains.
1st May 2025
In theory, modern heat exchangers can be made from a wide range of materials, including copper, copper/nickel, aluminium, carbon steel and stainless steel. Carmen Nicolas, components sales manager at HRS Heat Exchangers, considers why this is the case, and in particular the major benefits of thin-wall corrugated tube heat exchangers made from stainless steel.
30th April 2025