Anuga FoodTec tackles hygienic design in food industry

The leading trade fair in the food and beverage industry will look into hygienic food equipment design and materials

Saint-Gobain’s Process Systems aligns product offerings

The brand initiative aims to meet the needs of its clients worldwide and improve service and product offerings

Ford F-150 uses Dow’s Betamate structural bonding adhesive

The company also supplies the Betaseal glass bonding adhesive for the 2015 Ford truck

Blueshift unveils first commercially available polyimide aerogel

The AeroZero polyimide aerogel thin films and stock shapes deliver high-performance thermal and acoustic insulation

2nd Sun Protection & Anti-ageing Skin Care Conference Asia set for July

The conference, which will feature more Asia-centric content, will be held in Singapore’s Hilton Hotel from July 13 to 14

Trends in blow moulding technology

TECHNICAL developments and changing market trends influence blow moulding technology. This is most evident in the food and packaging sectors which influence plastics applications. Bekum is one of the pioneers in blow moulding equipment. Its CEO, Andreas Kandt, who assumed his post in 2013, speaks about the company, the business, and the Asian market.

Do-it-all analysers for packaged meat

THE MULTIFUNCTION FA3 series from Eagle Product Inspection addresses manufacturers' demand for equipment that can analyse in-line fat and moisture of fresh and frozen meat products, as well as detect contaminants and measure weight simultaneously. The high-performance equipment which went on display for the first time at interpack 2014, speeds up throughput as it performs these functions for bulk flow and carton meat.

Slicing solutions for the ready-cut market

FOR THOSE looking to invest in automated slicing and tray feeding solutions, the German company Treiff, has a number of equipment for portion cutting, slicing and dicing meat, poultry, and other food products such as cheese and vegetables. Machines also integrate into an automated production line for uninterrupted flow from preparation to chilling.

Dairy aseptic filling lines highlight food safety

EMPHASIS on technological innovations is cementing Serac's position as an expert in aseptic filling solutions for highly sensitive products. Matching strict food safety requirements, the company has installed two dairy aseptic lines for bottling low-acid pH products such as milks and nutritional dairy drinks. The lines have been redesigned to match the demands of the company's customers – two leading brands in the premium dairy market.

Smart bracelet monitors real-time health of elderly

The smart wearable device measures the elderly’s pulse, temperature, and movement, and uploads the data on the cloud for remote monitoring by health care personnel  

World’s smallest MEMS-based magnetic reed sensor launched

Coto Technology releases the RedRock™ RR100 for medical device applications

Patent expiries to drive growth in Japan’s generic drug market

As more patents of first-generation biopharmaceutical expire through to 2019, TechNavio says there are more opportunities for Japanese drug makers