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12 Jun 2020

People Counter Project aids social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic

By Staff Writer

RS Components has joined forces with miniature PLC manufacturer BARTH Elektronik to develop a simple maker project that aids social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The project, called ‘People Counter’, can be assembled in less than an hour and records the number of people entering and exiting a room, indicating when it is...
08 Jun 2020

How VR technology provides decision making support in the food industry

By Staff Writer

As a specialist in the field of production planning for the food industry, Lissner Engineers + Architects uses VR technology to simplify, accelerate and reduce concept design and fine-tuning. 3D glasses offer a visual experience that walks clients through complex production planning processes before they are even created. This new service provides important decision-making support....
03 Jun 2020

BW Packaging Systems showcases solutions with virtual exhibit hall

By Staff Writer

BW Packaging Systems is using a virtual exhibit hall experience to bring its packaging solutions directly to its customers. Till May 2021, BW Packaging Systems will host a unique online exhibit to showcase the collective packaging capabilities of Barry-Wehmiller companies Accraply, BW Flexible Systems, BW Integrated Systems, Pneumatic Scale Angelus and Synerlink. Free by invitation...
03 Jun 2020

Light industrial property is showing returns

By Varushka Padayachi

Over the past several years there has been steady interest and growth in activity in the light industrial property space, including warehousing, storage and distribution centres.
28 May 2020

By 2026 manufacturers will be spending billions on data management

By Staff Writer

ABI Research forecasts that by 2026 manufacturers and industrial firms will be spending on US$19.8 billion on data management, data analytics, and associated professional services. Manufacturing plants generate mountains of data throughout the day, every day. Traditionally, data has been noted on paper or analysed in spreadsheets. However, today it can be collected automatically via...
27 May 2020

Evonik and Beiersdorf partner on project to turn CO2 into care products

By Staff Writer

Beiersdorf and Evonik have entered into a research partnership to develop sustainable raw materials for care products using carbon dioxide as the starting material. Beiersdorf is on the lookout for new sources of raw materials that will also reduce the company’s carbon footprint. One option here is artificial photosynthesis technology. The idea: with the aid...
25 May 2020

Elkem Silicones introduces Puresil

By Staff Writer

Elkem Silicones has just launched Puresil, a new brand for specialised personal care offerings. Puresil, a new brand created following the acquisition of Basel Chemie, a renowned Korean silicone producer, demonstrates Elkem’s commitment to strengthening its position as a specialty silicone supplier to the personal care market. Its newly extended product range is now composed...
21 May 2020

Marchesini Group launches X DAYS online events

By Staff Writer

The Marchesini Group has launched X DAYS, a sequence of exclusive online events broadcast from a specially created space. Now, more than ever, the industry needs some extraordinary events to keep in touch. In May, Marchesini Group should have welcomed customers to its exhibition booth at the German trade show Interpack, where it should have...
20 May 2020

Anuga to present industry’s top themes in 2021

By Staff Writer

Anuga FoodTec 2021 has added two new segments to its line-up – Automation and Digitalisation. The complexity is increasing within the food and beverage industry. The demands placed on companies are correspondingly high. So, it is more important than ever to find innovative packing and sustainability solutions for a cost-saving, highly-frequented production while at the...
14 May 2020

Tech trading platform improves fresh produce value chain

By Staff Writer

AgrigateOne has launched a seamless trading platform that integrates all aspects of the fresh produce value chain into an easy to use technology. Technology plays an increasingly important role across all sectors of the global economy. More recently, this has become evident in the efficiencies it can drive in the food industry, from bespoke software...
14 May 2020

How to gear up your business for employees to remain productive remotely

By Staff Writer

South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown has highlighted the need businesses have for being connected so that employees can remain productive if forced to work outside of the office. All it takes is one major event or natural disaster to disrupt the way businesses operate, which can ultimately negatively impact productivity and the bottom line. These events...
04 May 2020

Symrise opens food and beverage Creative Centre in Egypt

By Staff Writer

In November last year Symrise opened a Creative Centre in Egypt that comprises modern development and application laboratories for various food and beverage categories. The subsidiary is on the outskirts of Cairo and services the following categories: Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy, Culinary and Snacks. State-of-the-art technology Dirk Bennwitz, president Flavor EAME at Symrise, officially opened the...