Treatment, Measurement & Control

Germany-based Coperion has received a Letter of No Objection (LNO) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) recycling technology.The letter confirms that the combination of Coperion twin screw extruders and EcoFresh silo degassing used in the manufacture of rHDPE and rPP fulfills the requirements for direct contact with…
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ifm electronic has unveiled an ultrasonic flowmeter range designed to deliver higher measurement accuracy and easier integration across the bulk food and beverage industries.The SU Puresonic Hygienic (SUH) series targets production environments with strict sanitary requirements. The model measures conductive and non‑conductive media and use the same ultrasonic technology platform.Each device…
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European companies involved in producing or handling plastic pellets, flakes and powders are preparing for sweeping changes following the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, one of the most significant legislative steps in the EU’s campaign against microplastic pollution.The regulation amends Annex XVII of REACH and introduces strict new obligations for operators across the plastics supply…
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  Metso has strengthened its mineralogy capabilities with a new investment at its Research Centre in Pori, Finland, aimed at helping mining customers accelerate project development and make better‑informed decisions from early design through to operational optimisation.The upgrade centres on the installation of a TESCAN TIMA™ automated mineralogy analyser, a high‑resolution…
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Filtermist Limited has expanded its industrial safety offering with the launch of the new AD EX range – a fully ATEX‑rated dust and fume extraction solution engineered by sister company Absolent for manufacturers working with combustible dust.Suitable for industries including food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and metals, the AD EX range is designed for any environment where…
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SensoTech has unveiled a major enhancement in the safe handling of polymerisation‑critical monomers with its LiquiSonic® inline measurement technology.Monomers such as methyl methacrylate (MMA), styrene, acrylates, methacrylates, acrylic acid and methacrylic acid are typically transported and stored in stabilised form, yet they remain vulnerable to heat, prolonged storage, contamination,…
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Daudin has announced the UK availability of its expanded iO‑GRID X modular remote I/O series, strengthening the company’s offering for manufacturers and systems integrators pursuing smarter, more connected industrial operations.Designed to simplify digital transformation on the factory floor, the iO‑GRID X platform provides extensive protocol support, flexible configuration options, and…
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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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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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Bühler has announced a suite of new and upgraded processing technologies at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, showcasing advances in hygienic design, digitalisation and energy efficiency across its food, feed and advanced‑materials portfolio.A highlight of the exhibition is Lucent, Bühler’s new cocoa‑nib roaster, which delivers up to 20% higher throughput while reducing energy consumption by…
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Eriez’s newly launched X8-SF metal detector processes food for improved consistency and reliability during inspection. The X8-SF builds on the X8 platform, which includes a hygienic design, an intuitive interface and integrated data capture for traceability and compliance. The X8-SF is designed to improve product quality while minimising disruption to operations. Emmett Keim,…
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Hellweg is showcasing updates to its grinding equipment at prs Europe.   Its established wet grinder, traditionally used for film recycling, achieves high quality particle size distribution and geometry for non-wovens, textiles and pulp materials. A new advanced closure and operating concept enables the machine to be closed and locked hydraulically, saving time during…
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Mitsui Chemicals has introduced two UHMW-PE (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene) product families, Lubmer and Mipelon. Lubmer and Mipelon offer improved sliding performance and wear resistance, and provide a lightweight, PFAS-free alternative to PTFE in applications that do not require extreme heat resistance. Lubmer includes granules with tailored melt viscosities for…
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