The new playbook for food manufacturing: Automation, efficiency and self-sufficiency

The smarter grinding wheel knows when to give way

Can diamond grinding wheels deliver mirror-like finishes without compromising precision? Discover how elastic-bonded diamond tools are transforming the machining of ultra-hard materials, improving surface quality, tool performance and efficiency in demanding industrial applications.

Repairing turbine blades via additive manufacturing

In the new SAMrep research project, Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) and 4D Photonics GmbH are jointly developing sensor-based quality assurance for the additive repair of turbine blades made from nickel-based superalloys.

Fi Europe 2026 Innovation Awards finalists revealed

Efficient compressor rooms: From strategic siting to low-loss air networks

A well-planned compressor room is more than an equipment enclosure. It is a production-critical system that links reliability, energy performance and product safety.

Calcium-rich whey permeate improves bone health in postmenopausal women - study

Twice-daily supplementation with calcium-rich whey permeate supports the maintenance of bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, a clinical study has found.*

Thai amaranth’s future as a scientifically substantiated superfood ingredient

The opportunity to turn a crop like Thai amaranth into a high-value functional ingredient is gaining momentum.

Pioneering biorefinery that yields renewable chemicals from wood

From wood to chemicals: UPM inaugurates pioneering biorefinery marking the start of a new industrial platform for renewable chemicals from wood.

How F&B manufacturers should specify sustainable food packaging

Similar-looking cups, bowls and food containers can be made from very different materials and barrier systems. For F&B manufacturers, the real specification starts with how the package will be used—not simply whether it is described as paper, plastic or compostable.

Food contact material compliance shifts upstream as Japan's Positive List requirements take effect

Discover your next Japanese product at "JAPAN'S FOOD" EXPORT FAIR Winter 2026

Meet export-ready Japanese suppliers, discover regional specialties and explore the first-ever Japanese Tableware & Kitchenware Fair at Tokyo Big Sight, November 11–13, 2026

Winners Announced: 2026 Ringier Formulation Master Awards

89 entries explored how facial cream formulations can support skin homeostasis, with 16 individuals and teams recognised in the third edition of the awards.