Category: Technology
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UK food plants are scaling packing lines with robotics fast. Gü Indulgent Foods and Dale Farm Foods have deployed FANUC-based cells to increase throughput, improve flexibility, and reduce manual handling.
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TNA will showcase integrated packaging and processing at interpack 2026. In Düsseldorf, the supplier is focusing on line-level integration, reduced operator intervention, and digital tools aimed at faster changeovers and lower maintenance in snack and confectionery plants.
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DalterFood has opened a new Parma plant for hard cheeses. The Via Emilio Lepido site adds capacity for cutting and packaging, with more lines due to start in coming months.
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Kollmorgen launches ATEX, IECEx servo motors for hazloc food sites. The AKME series targets Zone 2 and Zone 22 machine builds, offering compact IEC frame sizes, multiple feedback options, and speeds up to 5,000 rpm.
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TraceGains adds packaging specification management with native Esko WebCenter integration. The release targets end-to-end visibility across ingredients, packaging, and artwork, with automated change control and audit-ready approvals.
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ifm launches SM Foodmag flow meter for hygienic processing lines. The magnetic-inductive sensor transmits up to four process values, plus conductivity and temperature via IO-Link, with an integrated 3.5-inch display and event logging aimed at reducing commissioning time.
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Testo Saveris will demo cloud monitoring at EuroShop 2026 Düsseldorf. The company is pitching its testo Saveris Food platform as a route to automated HACCP documentation, with wireless data loggers, handheld instruments, and configurable workflows aimed at chilled and frozen retail operations.