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Accurate fill-level detection in silos, tanks and process containers is fundamental to safe, stable and efficient production - especially in industries such as food, chemicals and pharmaceuticals where precision is critical.
Yet many commonly used technologies, including radar, ultrasound, microwave or hydrostatic sensors, only provide indirect measurements. They calculate fill levels based on…
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MaGeno-Solar eG, an employee-led cooperative formed by active and retired KHS personnel, has won the GenoAward in the Best Newcomer category for its exemplary contribution to climate protection, social responsibility and economic innovation. The award, jointly presented by Genoverband e.V. and the F.A.Z. Institute, recognises cooperatives that successfully tackle key societal and environmental…
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Coperion has announced the appointment of Stefan Lachenmayer as its new Managing Director Recycling, marking an important step in the company’s strategic focus on advancing plastics recycling technologies. Lachenmayer, who joined Coperion in 2007 and most recently held the position of Director of Sales – Aftermarket Performance Materials, brings deep expertise in plastics processing,…
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At K 2025, Lindner presented the 4th-generation Micromat, a major evolution of its stationary single-shaft plastics shredder. Building on the strengths of the Series III platform, the Micromat IV innovations are designed to meet modern recycling demands - combining energy efficiency, adaptable rotor configurations and simplified servicing under the guiding theme: “Ready for the future of your…
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Greenyard Frozen Belgium, a major producer of frozen fruits and vegetables, has taken significant steps to improve production accuracy and reduce waste across its high-speed packaging lines. Faced with chronic product overfilling - up to 40 grams extra per one-kilogram bag - Greenyard sought a precise, automated alternative that could eliminate unnecessary giveaway while maintaining strict weight…
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Lindner has introduced an important initiative in mechanical recycling with the launch of Flexloop, a pioneering solvent-based cleaning technology developed in partnership with Procter & Gamble. Revealed for the first time at K 2025, Flexloop delivers a high level of purity in post-consumer recyclate by extracting non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), odours, adhesives and printing inks…
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Ajax Equipment has delivered two new screw augers to AMG Chrome, replacing components that have been in continuous service for nearly two decades at the company’s Rotherham manufacturing facility. The augers form part of an Ajax screw feeder used in handling speciality metals, alloys and related materials, where reliability and durability are essential to consistent production.
AMG Chrome…
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Separation technologies specialists Eriez has unveiled an initiative designed to help food, pharmaceutical and packaging processors modernise their installed Xtreme Metal Detectors without the expense or disruption of full system replacement. The new PrecisionGuard X8-C Upgrade Kit enables existing users to retrofit advanced electronics and a next-generation interface directly into their current…
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Packaging machinery specialist GREIF-VELOX has announced a strategic partnership with industrial connectivity expert ei³, creating a foundation for secure machine data collection, real-time monitoring, and continuous optimisation. By integrating ei³’s IIoT platform directly into GREIF-VELOX filling and bagging systems, the company is transforming its equipment into digitally enhanced…
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SOLIDS Dortmund 2026 marks a major milestone for the event: on 18–19 March 2026, the trade fair for granules, powders and bulk solids technologies will celebrate its 20th anniversary, held once again in parallel with the 9th edition of RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund. Across four halls, national and international exhibitors will showcase the latest solutions shaping the bulk solids, process and…
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In modern food manufacturing, ensuring product safety through reliable contaminant detection is a critical priority. While single energy x-ray systems have been a mainstay of quality assurance for decades, advances in dual energy x-ray technology - particularly when combined with photon counting detection - are transforming inspection accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability.
Dual energy x-ray…
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Rotary valves are vital components in bulk solids handling, serving to discharge, convey, and isolate materials while maintaining pressure differentials. They also function as safety devices - acting as flame and explosion barriers in hazardous environments.
In the petrochemical and chemical industries, rotary airlock valves are essential for transferring bulk solids such as catalysts, resins,…
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Effective conveyor belt cleaning is essential to maintaining system performance, extending belt life, and protecting worker safety. Excessive carryback can shorten component life by up to 30%, while properly maintained cleaning systems typically contribute to less than 5% of belt wear - an excellent trade-off for the performance gained.
Safe and efficient belt cleaner maintenance requires both…
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Bolz Intec GmbH has achieved a major milestone in stainless steel surface technology with the successful patenting of its Optimised Grind Finishing (OGF) process. Developed in collaboration with the University of Konstanz, this breakthrough marks the culmination of several years of intensive research and innovation.
The OGF process significantly reduces particle adhesion on stainless steel…
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Solids handling specialist Ajax Equipment has supplied Cargill, the leading food and agricultural products manufacturer, with a stainless steel buffer hopper and twin screw feeder to handle filter cake. The system allows spent filter cake to be held as required and then emptied at a consistent rate.
Ajax designed the handling system’s vee-shaped hopper and twin screw feeder…
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Kaeser Kompressoren presented its latest energy-efficient compressed air and blower technologies at the recent Powtech Technopharm, highlighting sustainable solutions for the conveying of powders and bulk materials. The company’s portfolio focuses on cost-effective air generation, dependable supply, and long-term energy efficiency across industrial processes.
At the centre of Kaeser’s…
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Industrial sifting may appear straightforward, but the process varies greatly depending on the material, application, and desired outcome. From food and pharmaceuticals to plastics and chemicals, selecting the right sifting technology is essential for ensuring product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Fuchs Maschinen AG, Switzerland, outlines some of the technology…
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Fike Corporation, specialists in industrial safety solutions, has partnered with Hobré International, a process analytics company, to improve fire and explosion prevention in industrial drying systems. The collaboration focuses on mitigating the risks associated with spray dryers - common in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing -which accounted for nearly 18% of all reported fire and…
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NexKemia Petrochemicals, a specialist in expandable polystyrene (EPS) production, is expanding its manufacturing capabilities using Coperion’s ZSK twin screw extruder technology. The system enables continuous, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly production of white and graphite-enhanced EPS (GPS), as well as products containing up to 30% recycled material.
Traditionally, EPS has…
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BIO-UV Group has developed and successfully tested a new containerised ballast water treatment (BWT) system aimed at supporting the growing floating offshore wind industry. The innovation addresses the specific compliance challenges faced by floating platforms, which must manage ballast water when moving across territorial waters to prevent the spread of invasive species.
The project, funded…
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