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Lead, don’t follow in the robotics revolution

Added: 3 Dec 2024

From the laboratory to the factory floor, it is possible for the UK to lead in the use of autonomou…

AI’s got your back

Added: 21 Nov 2024

Artificial intelligence isn’t after your job, only the mundane and time- consuming element you’d be…

The top ten questions to help understand food safety

Added: 17 Nov 2024

In a world where food safety is non-negotiable and consumer expectations are at an all-time high, f…

Shining light on the vital global role performed by pumps

Added: 13 Nov 2024

In the drive to ensure energy efficiency and sustainability in industry and beyond, says Luboš Mich…

Improving scalability and efficiency of production in process chromatography

Added: 12 Oct 2024

Pharma manufacturer Sanovaskale Technologies’ Dr Smita Kale discusses how her company improved scal…

Armed for action

Added: 26 Sep 2024

‘Guardian angels’ and jargon busting guides... we take a look at some innovative tools and approach…

Talking in numbers

Added: 26 Sep 2024

It’s a process industry truism that looking after your assets ensures a return for the business. Ti…

Reality check

Added: 13 Aug 2024

Augmented reality technology features increasingly within manufacturing’s AI arsenal.It’s important…

Spatial awareness

Added: 13 Aug 2024

Productivity increases depend upon innovation, runs the mantra. A new report suggests that requires…

Managing data, combatting costs

Added: 15 Jul 2024

Not for nothing is data referred to as the ‘new oil’. Just as it can reshape the world on a grand s…

Revising for the regulators

Added: 22 May 2024

Air quality rules are getting tougher and so is budgeting for equipment upgrades, says Finning’s Ke…

CHEMUK 2024: A focus on the process

Added: 17 Apr 2024

Process engineering has always been a strong element of the annual show but this year, for the firs…

Inspection tech keeps wet pet food production safe, compliant and optimised

Added: 12 Apr 2024

Wet pet food manufacturers understand the importance of meeting high standards while safeguarding t…

Patents pending

Added: 28 Mar 2024

Exciting advances in agritech will impact the food and drink sector. They also open up new regulato…

News Analysis: Pinch points

Added: 28 Mar 2024

In today’s joined-up world, far-away conflicts impact business at home. As with critical industries…

Retrofitting ageing pump systems offers energy savings and compliance

Added: 12 Mar 2024

Retrofits to outdated heating, cooling and water systems enable cost savings on the road to sustain…

Cheese

Pioneering UV pasteurisation aims to cut cost with greener approach

Added: 12 Mar 2024

Dairy pasteurisation has traditionally been a costly business for manufacturers, involving intricat…

Doomsday alert: engineers are here to stay

Added: 29 Nov 2023

New technology has been replacing manual labour for millennia but even AI’s not going to be sidelin…

Case Study: ABB drive provides the vital ingredient for food mixing plant

Added: 7 Oct 2023

Condiments and soups mixed at Baxters Food Group’s Colchester mixing plant are all now back on the …

Case study: Aeration investment in wastewater treatment reaps cereal returns

Added: 24 Aug 2023

Investment in new wastewater treatment equipment has enabled a leading producer of cereals and cere…