Complying with new standards in food packaging

David Brassington, Vice President Regulatory Affairs at Addivant, writes about the latest solutions that are replacing older antioxidant technologies for food packaging.  

GNT poised to meet growing demand for spirulina

The company will open a facility dedicated to the production of spirulina in Mierlo, the Netherlands

Cocoa farmers to use software solutions for traceability

Barry Callebaut and SAP collaborate to digitize cocoa bean traceability and data management for cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire

Innovative rear end machining

The enhanced INDEX MS52C3 CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe with a spindle clearance of 52 mm is captivating due to its considerably expanded performance functions

Efficient hard-fine machining for small batches

Reduce overall machining time by up to 50% due to flexible multifunctional tool revolver including measuring device and the intuitive machine control via the specifically developed operation software.  

Intertextile Pavilion at the Shenzhen International Trade Fair

Held from 7 – 9 July, the 2016 edition of Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen is entering its final preparation stages. Approximately 700 exhibitors from China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the UK will cover a wide range of sourcing options across 30,000 sqm exhibition space in halls 6, 7 and 9 of the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center.

Retrofit, a cost-effective alternative

Apart from obvious factors to be taken into consideration when planning a retrofit, i.e. workpiece portfolio and manufacturing environment, the wider objectives also need to be clearly defined.

Food safety in seafood processing

With globalization and the on-going liberalization on international trade, a harmonized system of food inspection with focus on achieving food safety is urgent

German machine tool industry continuous to re-invent

Even after 125 years, Heinz-Jürgen Prokop from the VDW still sees huge potential for markets, products and services.

Five-axis comprehensive machining in one operation

Customers demand machines for the complete machining of parts in small batch sizes, using numerous different technologies and achieving optimum machining results in the shortest time possible.

Bottle inspection system uses X-ray strobes

The Heuft InLineII IXS detects cracks, chips, dirt and other particles in empty bottles

Air-based purifier fits into existing ventilation system

Automatic purifier from Jimco reduces the chance of bacterial growth in the air and surfaces of food and beverage processing facilities