ifm, a global leader in sensor technology, introduces its new robust fail-safe inductive sensors, engineered for the food and beverage industry. These cutting-edge, all-metal sensors establish a new standard for safety and reliability in extreme conditions. ifm is the first and only supplier to offer fail-safe inductive sensors in a durable full-metal design, ensuring maximum safety […]
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Next-gen human–robot teaming. At the recently concluded IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2025), RealMan Robotics made a major breakthrough with the debut of its RealBOT Embodied Open Platform. The company successfully conducted a cross-regional teleoperation demonstration, linking Beijing and Hangzhou, 1,200 km apart, to showcase the real-time collaboration capabilities of embodied […]
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Mediterranean bakery, confectionery and savouries supplier Dina Foods has invested £1m over the last three years in an ongoing programme of manufacturing upgrades, as demand for its authentic foods grows. Dina Foods’ latest investment was the complete overhaul of its pitta line in August, which is now fully operational. The pitta line is one of […]
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As thoughts move to 2026 and what the second half of the decade might bring, we speak to some of the innovators working to make a more productive future come to pass. Technology has always been at the heart of packaging. In the 1800s, state-of-the-art machinery was used to drive innovations in box making, bag […]
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The bulk material handling experts will feature the CablePro™ Tubular Drag Conveyor at Booth 420 Hapman, a global leader in the design and manufacture of custom bulk material handling equipment, is excited to announce its exhibition at The Almond Conference, taking place December 10–12, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Attendees are invited to visit Hapman at […]
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The Board of Logistics UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Fletcher as CEO. Ben joins on 1st December and will take on his full responsibilities from the start of the new year. Ben joins Logistics UK after enjoying a highly successful career including, most recently, senior roles within Make UK where he held […]
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Discover how paper is reinventing packaging at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, where creativity, sustainability, and innovation converge. For decades, paper has quietly been the backbone of communication, packaging, and creative expression. It has wrapped gifts, carried words, and protected products, yet in recent years it has been asked to do far more. Sustainability is […]
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As consumers become more conscious of their food choices, there is a noticeable shift in how taste is perceived and delivered. The demand for complex, indulgent flavours is rising, especially in plant-based and better-for-you foods. Manufacturers are responding to this shift by developing bolder, cleaner, and more layered taste experiences that meet the growing desire […]
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Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, is setting the course for further international growth: With the return of Frank Wieland as Chief Sales Officer (CSO), the company is sending a clear signal to strengthen its global sales activities. “Our markets are global, and we want to consistently expand our […]
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Ahead of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, Emma Bourne and Claire Dillaney of DEFRA, together with Jeremy Blake of PackUK, reveal how government, industry, and intermediaries are aligning to deliver the UK’s most ambitious system of packaging reform. In the quiet momentum of industry transformation, some shifts are felt more than they are seen. Across […]
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