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Bühler has inaugurated a new training facility, the Milling Academy, at its headquarters in Uzwil, Switzerland. The 1,800-square-meter centre is designed to support the professional development of food and feed milling personnel by combining classroom instruction with practical, hands-on experience across a range of milling processes and equipment.
The facility includes three classrooms,…
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Recent advances in checkweighing technology are helping food manufacturers improve operational efficiency and reduce material waste across production lines. Mettler-Toledo Garvens has highlighted a number of these developments, including dynamic weighing, feedback control, and integration with other inspection systems.
In food production, underfilled products risk non-compliance with…
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Eriez has released a new educational video providing an overview of best practices for designing hopper transitions in vibratory feeding and conveying systems. The video is intended to assist engineers and operators in achieving more reliable and consistent bulk material handling performance by focusing on transition geometry and its influence on material flow.
Hopper transitions, which…
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Key Technology, part of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling group, has appointed Robert van Dorst as Managing Director for EMEA and Asia.
Based in the Netherlands, van Dorst will lead strategies to deliver Key’s optical sorting, conveying, and automation systems to food processors across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
With over 20 years of executive experience in high-tech…
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In early 2024, Hansgrohe Group commissioned what is considered the first industrial-scale facility for electrohydraulic fragmentation and material separation of electroplated plastic components. The facility, designed in partnership with ImpulsTec GmbH, achieves a material purity of over 99.8% by mass, enabling the reuse of both plastic and metal fractions in premium sanitary…
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Kason Corporation, now part of the newly formed Akona Process Solutions brand, has introduced an innovation in circular screening technology: Precision-Flo. As a specialist in screening, sifting, and processing equipment, Kason’s latest development is intended to improve the efficiency of adjusting eccentric weights in its Vibroscreen circular screeners.
Traditionally, adjusting eccentric…
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As summer temperatures rise, ensuring vacuum pumps remain cool is essential to maintaining their performance and longevity. Most vacuum pumps are designed to operate in ambient temperatures up to 40°C. When this threshold is exceeded, overheating can occur, leading to rapid oil degradation, increased maintenance requirements, equipment failures, and costly production downtime.
In…
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Vortex Global has expanded its long-standing partnership with Pneuvay Engineering, appointing the company as its official representative in New Zealand. This development marks a strategic move to extend Vortex’s presence in the region and reflects the ongoing success of the companies' collaboration in Australia.
Pneuvay Engineering has established a strong track record as a trusted provider…
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Qlar (formerly Schenck Process) has expanded its TestCenter in Darmstadt, Germany, to support customers in testing material blending and dosing processes - particularly for sustainable cement production. The updated facility now enables detailed simulation and evaluation of alternative material combinations used to reduce clinker content in cement, which is a key strategy for lowering CO₂…
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Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has introduced updates to its C31 StandardLine Checkweigher, adding a series of smart production packages designed to improve functionality and adaptability for small- and mid-sized food manufacturers. The changes aim to address ongoing requirements for regulatory compliance, data accessibility, and production efficiency.
The C31 StandardLine Checkweigher now…
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KHS, in collaboration with Canadian firm Husky Technologies, has developed what it claims to be one of the world’s lightest PET bottles for still beverages. The new design, known as Factor 101, weighs just 5.89 grams while holding 591 milliliters - equivalent to the US 20-ounce format.
Building on KHS’s 2017 Factor 100 concept, the latest iteration incorporates key structural enhancements.…
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Haver & Boecker, a manufacturer of packing, palletising and bagging equipment based in Oelde, Germany, has expanded its support services to include equipment rebuilds and upgrades designed to extend the service life of existing systems and improve overall operational efficiency.
The company’s rebuild and upgrade services are intended for customers operating legacy equipment that may…
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Packaging machinery specialist Greif-Velox, based in Lübeck, has introduced the Essential Line, a new range of preconfigured filling and bagging systems designed to provide reliable performance at a lower cost with reduced lead times. The new product line includes the proven VeloVac and BVP systems, alongside the newly developed R-Dos Essential.
The Essential Line is intended for companies…
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Swiss technology firm Bühler Group has enhanced its food processing capabilities by integrating NapaRoast’s steam-vacuum pasteurization technology into its product portfolio. This move strengthens Bühler’s position in the growing nuts processing market, which is expanding at a rate of up to 7% annually, driven by demand for healthy snacking options.
NapaRoast’s system offers a high…
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Emerson has introduced a new dust collector monitoring and control solution aimed at improving the efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance of dust collection systems used in industrial applications. Industries such as cement, mining, chemicals, plastics, food processing, and power generation often handle materials that generate significant airborne dust, requiring effective…
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Visual monitoring plays an important role in safety-critical industrial settings, particularly in hazardous zones where environmental conditions may present operational challenges. The NivoLED NL 9000 signal light from UWT is designed for use in such areas, supporting process monitoring and status indication.
The NL 9000 provides 360-degree visibility and features a dual-colour LED system…
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This year marks the 60th anniversary of Nord Drivesystems, a leading global provider of mechanical and electronic drive technology. Founded on 1 April 1965 by G.A. Küchenmeister and Günter Schlicht, the company has grown from a small family business into a worldwide operation employing more than 4,800 people. Today, Nord serves customers across over 100 industries, offering tailored solutions…
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Akona Process Solutions will make its first appearance at CHEMUK 2025, presenting its integrated material handling and processing capabilities on Stand H30 at the NEC Birmingham, 21–22 May.
The company brings together the expertise of Cablevey, Kason, Marion and Spiroflow under one brand, offering tailored systems for conveying, mixing, drying, sifting, and…
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Gericke, a long-established specialist in size reduction and particle processing, continues to refine its offering of milling and granulation equipment under the “nibbler” brand. Drawing on extensive industry experience, Gericke’s experts provide tailored advice on the optimal screen or shredder configuration based on specific product characteristics and processing goals.
The latest…
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Minebea Intec has introduced the PR 6003 mounting kit, a new solution for silo weighing applications designed to combine ease of installation with high accuracy and robust safety features. Engineered for demanding industrial environments, the PR 6003 offers reliable performance under challenging conditions, including wind loads, seismic activity, and vibration.
Covering a wide nominal load…
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