Eriez has been awarded a £100,000 grant from Innovate UK, the research and innovation agency. This funding will accelerate Eriez’ research and development efforts in artificial intelligence (AI) for next-generation metal detection systems.

It will support a new feasibility study, designed to transform industrial metal detection in food and...

Pfeiffer Vacuum, a member of the global Busch Group, has introduced its new name and refreshed logo, marking the evolution of the company into Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions.

This rebranding has been developed to reflect the comprehensive portfolio of Pfeiffer as a one-stop supplier for both vacuum solutions and semiconductor...

The process of handling bulk solids generates carbon emissions but it is also a fundamental “enabling technology” in processes that can reduce carbon emissions through Energy from renewable biomass; Energy from waste; and Recycling and “green” chemical feedstocks.

Organised at its University of Greenwich campus, Chatham , the course will...

Vienna-based machine manufacturer Starlinger, with production plants in Austria, Germany and China, has sued a number of Chinese machine manufacturers and their customers (packaging producers) based on infringement of several of Starlinger’s patents. The legal proceedings have been settled with strict obligations for the machine manufacturers.

“Starlinger is strong in...

UK Bulk handling and processing solutions provider, AHS & AMP (Automated Handling Solutions/Advanced Material Processing), has opened its new, 60,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Darwen, Lancashire. The new site was officially opened by Mayor Councillor Brian Taylor of Blackburn with Darwen.

This new facility is a significant upgrade from...

In mid-October, Brenntag, the chemicals and ingredients distribution company, held a celebration to mark its 150-year anniversary.. The ceremony, which took place in Essen, Germany, where the DAX40 company is headquartered, included many guests from the chemical industry, customers, suppliers and other business partners – as well as Germany’s Chancellor...

Solids handling specialist, Ajax Equipment, has supplied a leading waste plastic processor with a heat exchange screw for cooling a polymer solution from high temperatures.

Based on an Ajax Equipment screw feeder, the stainless steel machine uses a water-cooled auger and casing to rapidly reduce the temperature of the...

Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, has introduced its Compass optical sorter for nuts .The system identifies and removes undesirable product defects and foreign material, such as shells, shell fragments, rocks and wood sticks. It is suitable for sorting walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios,...

In times of skilled labour shortages, automation technologies offer companies the opportunity to compensate for bottlenecks in personnel. In particular, physically demanding or highly standardised tasks can be taken over by using machines, robots and intelligent software solutions.  

Technical requirements must be observed: With new directives on machine safety and...

Whether dusty grain or heavy rocks, bulk material is conveyed vertically or horizontally, upwards or downwards – and over long distances. NORD Drivesystems offers individual drive solutions that enable smooth operation and meet the industry´s special requirements. The industrial gear units of the MAXXDRIVE series are particularly advantageous here.

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