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OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies has announced a significant expansion to its OL‑450S Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) platform, introducing new mast configuration options designed to give manufacturers greater freedom to tailor automation to their facility layout and operational demands.The OL‑450S can now be deployed in three distinct configurations: a standard no‑mast version, a…
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PortRail Group has officially launched as a new integrated player in the UK bulk materials handling and logistics sector, following the acquisition of rail‑freight specialist RFS Works Ltd by JST Ports & Logistics.The newly formed organisation brings together complementary expertise in port operations, rail freight and bulk material distribution, creating a unified service offering for…
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MMD Group Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with CiDi Inc. to integrate advanced autonomous‑driving technologies into the TraxIQ platform, signalling a major step forward in the automation of bulk‑material handling operations.The collaboration aims to deliver a new generation of intelligent, self‑navigating systems capable of improving safety, efficiency, and consistency…
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A UK flour mill has significantly strengthened its production capabilities following the installation of a new high‑speed robotic palletising system from Endoline Robotics.The upgrade replaces a legacy palletising line and is already proving instrumental in supporting increased production volumes across two major processing lines.Capable of handling up to 14 bundles of flour per minute, the…
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A new Munson Sanitary Paddle Blender with two intensifiers blends, de-agglomerates and disperses dry bulk materials, pastes, slurries and emulsions in batches to 0.34 m3. Driven by a 3.73 kW wash-down duty motor, the shaft is configured with 16 radial arms and short-length paddles that move material in smaller zones over shorter distances with greater cutting action than with ribbon-style…
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Companies planning to exhibit at SYMAS®/MAINTENANCE 2026 are being urged to secure their space early, with organisers confirming that promotional booth rates are available until 31 May. The trade fair – Poland’s flagship event for bulk solids, powder processing and industrial maintenance – returns to Kraków on 14–15 October, bringing together suppliers, plant operators and technical…
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HAVER & BOECKER has enhanced its flagship ROTO‑PACKER® RVT rotary packing machine with new intelligent features designed to deliver cleaner, faster and more efficient bagging for cement, building materials and chemical producers.The company has confirmed that its patented ROTO‑LOCK® dosing unit is now a standard component on all new ROTO‑PACKER RV models, significantly reducing dust…
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Flexicon has unveiled a new mobile bag dumping station designed to improve dust control, operator safety and process flexibility in bulk‑materials handling environments.The system enables manual emptying of hand‑held sacks into a sealed enclosure, preventing airborne dust and protecting both personnel and surrounding equipment.The unit integrates bag dumping, compaction and flexible‑screw…
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Bulk material handling solutions firm Martin Engineering has acquired ConveyorTech (CVT) located in Australia - expanding its worldwide portfolio of conveyor belt cleaners and components.Acquiring CVT gives Martin’s global product range an unprecedented boost, offering mine operators and materials processors the widest variety of conveyor belt cleaners of any supplier. This includes many…
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Everstone Capital has finalised its acquisition of Qlar Group, the global industrial technology company formerly known as Schenck Process.The deal marks a significant milestone for Qlar, a long‑established supplier of weighing, feeding, conveying, milling and grinding technologies used across cement, steel, chemicals, performance materials, mining and food sectors.Under the new ownership, Qlar…
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K3 Metrology (K3M), based in Wales, UK, has raised £2.75 million (€3 million) in seed funding for its metrology platform, designed for advanced manufacturing environments.
K3M is a spin out from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), which developed Metralis – a technology enabling accurate, real-time measurement of large‑scale components, helping manufacturers assess and correct…
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Abbey has added 10 more state-of-the-art food grade tank containers to the growing intermodal fleet, as the firm looks to provide greener alternatives to road transport.Tank containers, sometimes referred to as ISO tanks, are an ideal alternative to road tankers on international routes.They can be transported by road rail or sea, giving customers much more flexibility and a more environmentally…
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Vietnamese agribusiness firm Hoang Anh Gia Lai is investing $50 million (€43 million) into a 5,000 hectare coffee plantation and processing facility. The project will be based in the Bolaven Plateau, in southern Laos.
The project will focus on developing high-quality coffee plantations alongside processing facilities aimed at producing export-grade coffee beans for international markets. The…
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ABB has acquired Specialtrasfo, an Italian manufacturer specialising in medium voltage transformers. These specialised transformers provide efficient power conversion, control and reliable system performance, for example, in conveyors, kilns and mixers.
Through the acquisition, ABB intends to position itself as a partner of choice for customers seeking integrated, high-performance solutions.…
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Rockwell has expanded the capabilities of its EtherNet/IP™ In-cabinet Solution, including more support for manufacturers and the ability to connect more components inside the control panel, without redesigning the existing architecture.
As manufacturers work to increase productivity and reduce downtime, they often face challenges related to limited data access and complex panel…
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Siemens is building an intelligent factory for its Smart Infrastructure Business by 2030. The facility will be built on the car park at Siemens’ existing factory in Amberg, Germany, leveraging the company’s digital twin technology to create a self-learning, autonomous and highly flexible factory. In addition to…
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ABB is to invest $200 million (€170 million) in medium-voltage manufacturing across Europe over three years. The investment will expand production capacity, accelerate the transition to next-generation tech for power distribution and strengthen the supply of power infrastructure for customers that are modernising.
The investment strengthens ABB’s ability to…
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Solids handling and processing equipment maker, Ajax Equipment, has produced a food-grade, stainless steel continuous mixer, combining the company’s mixing and hygienic production expertise into a single machine.
The Ajax twin mixer is designed to quickly and efficiently mix products to a client’s desired…
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Global logistics provider, GEODIS, is set to open a new pharmaceutical warehouse in Manchester, UK, this June. The warehouse will support pharmaceutical customers with enhanced inventory management and cross-docking operations.
The facility will offer 2,000 pallet positions for sensitive pharmaceutical products that…
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Global automation solutions provider, Comau, has partnered with Omron Robotics to produce advanced automation solutions for manufacturers in light industry, electronics and medical manufacturing. The aim is to drive efficiency, performance and mitigate unplanned down-time, errors and repair, while manufacturers turn to AI-driven solutions.
“This initiative is fully aligned with our strategy…
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