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Baker Perkins News

BAKER PERKINS EXPANDS STARCH-FREE GUMMY DEPOSITOR RANGE

With outputs up to 250,000 pieces/hr (1,000kg/hr), the ServoForm Flexi provides a hygienic and flexible alternative to many starch moguls applications - particularly in the rapidly growing functional, nutraceutical and healthcare markets.

Copadata News

Copadata on how MTP is revolutionizing industries

Faced with dwindling product and innovation cycles, the manufacturing industry requires more flexibility. To ease automating modular production equipment, User Association of Automation Technology in Process Industries (NAMUR) has created a manufacturer-independent standard called Module Type Package (MTP), which has now been adopted by COPA-DATA’s zenon software platform. Here, Johannes Petrowisch, Managing Director of COPA-DATA CEE/ME explains how this standard will revolutionize entire industries but especially the process industry.

Staubli News

Stäubli Robotics offers automation solutions for environments where hygiene matters

Stäubli looks forward to demonstrating its expertise in robotic applications for the food industry at ANUGA FoodTec 2022 (Hall 7, Stand C-041), 26th to 29th April, Cologne, Germany. The manufacturing group will be showcasing an Industry 4.0-compatible range of hygienic four-axis and six-axis robots capable of operating with process reliability in environments that require the handling of unwrapped food.

Marel News

HOW CAN MEAT PROCESSORS BENEFIT FROM AN INTRALOGISTICS SYSTEM?

Marel describes the importance of dedicated intralogistics systems for efficient meat processing. In order to run a food processing facility efficiently, it’s crucial to have the right intralogistics equipment and systems in place.

PET Technologies News.

Flexibility is key to stability

PET Technologies has recently brought to the market a new generation of flexible PET stretch blow molding machines APF-Max. Its output varies between 3000 and 14 000 bph, while the bottle volume is between 0.1 and 6 L. The product range includes 6 basic models and 5 extra. First customers have already highlighted its features.

GEA GROUP News

GEA WINS THIRD CONTRACT FROM POL’S FOR FREEZE DRYING SYSTEMS

GEA has secured its third contract from food manufacturer Pol’s to deliver and install RAY® freeze drying equipment at the company’s 4,000 m2 fruit and vegetable freeze drying facility in Ermenek, Karaman, Turkey. The new order will see another RAY® 125 freeze dryer installed at the Pol’s site. This will give the ability to increase freeze drying output from 200 tons to 300 tons per year. Handover of the new equipment is expected by mid-2022.

Melexis News

Melexis gives robots a sense of touch

Melexis has made a major innovation to improve robots’ ability to interact with fragile or diverse objects. The company has unveiled Tactaxis, a fully integrated tactile sensor that is compact, soft and provides the 3D force vector acting on its surface. This improves robots’ hands and grippers, making delicate operations such as fruit picking possible. The technology is successfully implemented in a functioning prototype.

Multivac News

MULTIVAC is back on tour in 2022

The roadshow truck from MULTIVAC Marking & Inspection is once again back on the road: As with previous years, customers in Germany and other European countries can learn all about MULTIVAC's innovative labelling and inspection solutions at their own door and without any effort whatsoever.

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