Machine Building

A safe and efficient future for food and drink manufacturing

Marcus Schneck, CEO of Norelem, looks at how the company’s range of hygienic design products offer several benefits to food and drink manufacturers.

9th August 2022

IFM upgrades its PI pressure sensors

Pressure sensors in IFM’s popular PI2xxx range, which have been widely used and highly regarded in the food and beverage industries for many years, have been upgraded to offer even better performance.

9th August 2022

Handle with electrical safety switch and LED indicator light

Ergonomic and compact, with a technopolymer certified self-extinguishing UL-94 V0 body and a monostable safety switch that ensures proper interruption of the power supply circuit, the new M.2000-SWM handle from Elesa ensures maximum protection for the operator.

8th August 2022

Five ways to reduce compressed air energy consumption

In food manufacturing, reducing consumption of compressed air can yield big wins in reducing energy costs and your carbon footprint, but it can be difficult to know where to start and what energy-saving measures will yield the best return on investment.

8th August 2022

Digital transformation key within industrial manufacturing

Marc Garner, vice president of the secure power division of Schneider Electric, examines the rise of digital transformation within industrial manufacturing.

8th August 2022

Vacuum-tight connector with extended temperature range

Lemo is expanding its field-proven M series with a new vacuum-tight model, named HY, and available in all sizes and low voltage configurations. This new fixed socket model has been specifically designed for all applications requiring vacuum-tight integrations in harsh environments.

5th August 2022

Belden bridges IT-OT divide with next-gen edge gateway device

Belden has introduced the OpEdge-8D device from Hirschmann to further advance Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connectivity in large, complex industrial networks with edge computing to put operational data to better use.

5th August 2022

Mitigating higher energy prices

Alexander Pavlov, general manager at Atlas Copco Compressors UK and Ireland, looks at how to reduce energy costs for running compressed air equipment and keep manufacturers competitive.

5th August 2022

Simple solutions for challenging inspection tasks

Sensopart’s range of VISOR sensors now allows complex linking of detection results – previously reserved to much more expensive image processing systems or sophisticated PLC applications. These advanced possibilities for processing results are part of a free software upgrade.

4th August 2022

Small terminal blocks for maximum benefits

The terminal blocks in miniature format from Phoenix Contact can be conveniently wired and mounted in various ways in even the narrowest of spaces. Depending on the application, the miniature terminal blocks are available with Push-in or screw connection technology.

4th August 2022