Charlotte Stonestreet looks at what's on the menu when it comes to the latest developments in the food and drink sector

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In most westernised economies, food processors document all potential product risks, including naturally occurring hazards. To facilitate this automated reporting, Fortress Technology’s metal detectors offer secure, flexible logging of data capture, as well as a range of Industry 4.0 solutions to support track and trace.

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The benefits to food and beverage producers of incorporating connected technology into their processes are well documented. And after a slow start, the food industry is catching up fast when it comes to applying automated systems, as Andy Pye reports

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In common with many UK industrial sectors, food & drink is facing challenges when it comes to training and retention. Automation can go some way towards addressing this, as Charlotte Stonestreet explores in this article, along with some of the products and technologies to be embraced

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If the food and drink sector is to continue to build on productivity gains and fully unlock its future potential, increased levels of automation and digitalisation offer opportunities for faster, more flexible and more intelligent production, together with increased energy efficiency, reduced waste and an optimised value chain

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A collaboration between motion control and robotics specialists Yaskawa and a leading intralogistics and packaging company has resulted in the development of an automatic robot-based palletising cell which takes robotics handling to new levels of sophistication.

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Increased productivity is always on the menu in the food and drink sector. CDA looks at how this can be achieved

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Pressure on prices is rising in food manufacture. Productivity and profit margins are low. Above all, small and medium-sized operations are facing the challenge of competing in price terms with the discounter and supermarket offers. All this adds up to automation looking like an ever-more attractive option for the food industry

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The International Featured Standard (IFS) Food is an internationally recognised certification intended to encourage consumer confidence and enhance the brand perception of companies involved in food production. It is argued that achieving the required standard can improve food safety and quality while also streamlining processes and improving efficiency. Marc Klingler, segment manager for Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, looks at the areas which may require specialist attention.

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The food and beverage processing industries develop and evolve at a pace that some manufacturers would find astonishing. Where its continuous development techniques lead, others often follow. For Simon Garbett of Gemba Solutions and John Rowley of Mitsubishi Electric this is an area of expertise.

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Mark Staples, food and beverage segment manager of the Industry Business division at Schneider Electric, looks at OEE+E, combining real-time control applications and energy management with production management capabilities

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H-Fang Brand Slewing Solutions. Cone Drive’s slewing drives employ precision motion technology that provides a large ratio in a single stage of gearing.

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Precise and powerful custom solutions. Cone Drive is the world leader in double-enveloping worm gear technology.

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Powerful, Clean Solutions with a Stainless Reputation. Cone Drive’s stainless steel precision motion gearboxes are designed for sterile manufacturing environments.

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Accudrive Product Family. The breadth of products within the Accudrive product family, will exceed the most demanding needs in motion control applications.

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High Torque. High Precision. Our Power Transmission Solutions are designed with torque in mind.

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