From batteries to burgers: Fast scanning finds new inspection applications

Paul Wilson, Managing Director, Scorpion Vision Ltd Tech advancements such as sophisticated sensor technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and faster microprocessors are conspiring to make line-scan camera technology a compelling option in a host of new areas. Inline quality control of web printing processes is one of the most established fields of application for line-scan imaging […]

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Bespoke food inspection trends to watch

Food processing machinery is a dynamic market – full of change and plenty of digital innovation. While out-of-the-box turnkey inspection applications are great, connecting legacy production lines to modern technology can be fraught with upgrades and customised development work. Given that legacy equipment is deeply rooted in the manufacturing world and considering the capital expenditure […]

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Oliver Packaging Applies AI to Infor CloudSuite Industrial to Help Provide Critical Food Supplies to Senior Meals Programs, Healthcare Organizations and Schools

Integrated solution enabled leading manufacturer of food equipment & meal packaging systems to optimize its inventory 30 times faster while boosting customer and employee satisfaction Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Oliver Packaging & Equipment Co. — a leading manufacturer of premium food equipment and meal packaging systems — is leveraging its integrated […]

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PROVISUR® Technologies presents latest innovations in high-performing legacy brands for industrial food processing

Provisur® Technologies, a leading industrial food processing equipment manufacturer with a subsidiary in Telford, UK, will showcase the company’s latest innovation: the Formax® slicer SX330 at FoodEx, 24-26 April 2023, in Birmingham. In line with company slogan “Provisur –Pushing Boundaries” Provisur will also present systems and technologies for Mixing and Grinding, DMC (defrosting, marinating, cooking) […]

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Time and money saved at a food and biochemical plant using Schaeffler’s OPTIME

50 OPTIME wireless condition monitoring sensors were installed at the plant to continuously monitor 157 pieces of equipment Savings of 30,000 euros per year by preventing six days (144 hours) of unplanned machine downtime OPTIME monitors a range of rotating equipment including pumps, cooling tower fans, agitator gearboxes and refrigeration compressors Comprehensive monitoring solution at […]

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Ultra-compact sensor for optimum conductivity measurement

Measuring conductivity in smaller sized production facilities especially in the food and pharmaceutical industries demands the most compact, yet robust sensors and the new BAUMER PAC50 process sensors meet these critical requirements. These ultra-compact sensors set new standards and are based on the proven performance and durability of their ‘bigger brother’ the Baumer AF14/5 conductivity […]

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Trim Down Coding Waste With Rotech

With sustainability and the rising cost-of-living being at the forefront of the media, Rotech have been looking at ways in which their innovative solutions can help food and drink manufacturers reduce their waste, while also shedding excess pounds spent on their coding and marking processes. Targeting troublesome areas with TIJ The waste produced by coding […]

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Charity Trek for our Editor!

Our Editor, Maria Lapthorn, is taking on a challenge of a lifetime, trekking through the French Alps to raise money for the incredible charity, Coppafeel! Any donations would be very gratefully received to support Coppafeel and help stamp out late detection of breast cancer. Please give if you can! From Maria, Editor: “This September I […]

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