Under major government-grant research program, the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) develops a rapid slice shear force test method to objectively determine the quality of red meat using the TA-1 textural analyzer from AMETEK with a wide range of jigs and fixtures. The new test method is easy to implement and can be improved for widespread … Continue reading New test method for meat quality with TA-1 textural analyser →

Under major government-grant research program, the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) develops a rapid slice shear force test method to objectively determine the quality of red meat using textural analyser from AMETEK with various jigs and fixtures. Preliminary tests showed marginally better results in comparison to the traditional Warner-Bratzler (WB) method in correlation with taste panels … Continue reading Rapid slice shear force test for testing quality of meat →

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The manufacturing industry is on the verge of a fourth industrial revolution, driven by the rise in automation and digitally driven processes. Also known as Industry 4.0, this new era will see the intelligent interlinking of production systems to increase efficiency, productivity and support industry growth. But why is another industrial revolution necessary? For many … Continue reading Flexible automation: The solution to meeting manufacturing’s modern challenges →

Allergens pose a health risk, with up to 5% of the world’s population affected. Food allergen detection and quantification of proteins and protein residues is essential for safety and food labelling purposes. Allergen testing is commonly carried out using ELISA and PCR techniques. Some food preparation processes results in allergens such as eggs and milk … Continue reading Itching to learn about allergens? →

With demand increasing in almost every industry, as well as increasingly stringent regulatory guidance, laws and codes of practice and guidance, it’s now more important than ever to ensure the most productive and efficient operation. To download the white paper, fill out the form below.

Finger-style Inline Liquid Trap Magnets (also referred to as Finger Pot Magnets) are a conventional and sometimes effective way of extracting metal contaminants from liquid lines such as chocolate, soup, beverages, and similar ingredients. However, despite being a commonly used system in the food industry, they can have several flaws that are often detrimental to … Continue reading How the RE80 Liquid Pressure Pipeline Separator overcomes problems with Finger Pot Magnets →

Leak testing is an integral part for food & beverage industry to ensure the quality and freshness of food products. A defective package may badly reflect company reputation and branding which may results in loss of millions of dollars in revenue. Conventional leak testing procedure utilises underwater testing method that is heavily operator-reliant. The modern … Continue reading Benefits of non-destructive package leak testers →

Many of the sanitising systems used in the food and beverage industry rely on traditional chemicals that are both costly and toxic, creating a hazardous environment for people working in this sector. Until recently there has been little option but to use harsh chemicals, especially when producers have to meet strict food hygiene and safety … Continue reading New cleaning and sanitising technology offers clean alternative to toxic, costly chemicals →

The healthy functioning of machinery is at the core of all industries. While maintenance is essential, the approach to maintenance is evolving to become more efficient. It’s not just about downtime, but the costs involved if parts are replaced at the wrong time, which can happen with scheduled maintenance. With the intelligent sensor technology and … Continue reading Real-time maintenance: The bridge to predictive maintenance →

It’s no secret that food manufacturing is an inherently messy business, particularly in the area of keeping conveyor lines clean and free of product carryback. Carryback occurs when material transported along conveyor belts adheres to the underside of the belt instead of being cleaned off or released. When not managed appropriately, the risks of carryback … Continue reading Adding up the true cost of your homemade conveyor belt cleaner →

For every business, finding ways to minimise breakdowns and downtime is of great advantage. With today’s manufacturing and production sectors becoming an increasingly tougher market to operate in, few businesses can afford unplanned or unscheduled downtime. Unplanned work stoppages cost industries billions of dollars in lost revenue every year, as well as creating unsafe workplaces, … Continue reading Well-Maintained Electric Motors: The Key to Efficiency →

A pressure transmitter is used to measure pressure in gases, vapours or liquids. Used in thousands of everyday applications, pressure transmitters are an essential aspect of many industrial processes. Pressure is an expression of the force required to stop a fluid from expanding, as a result transmitters are commonly used as a means to warn … Continue reading Handling the pressure with Vega’s latest transmitter series →

Amid the recent security fiascos at Facebook, Equifax, Sony, and others, public demand for iron-clad protection of data has never been been more prominent. At the forefront of the changing cyber security landscape is a move away from on-premises data storage towards more dynamic cloud-based platforms. Research shows that cloud services outperform traditional data strategies … Continue reading The Real Cost of not Securing Your Data →

From issues of transparency to challenges of inventory, the food and beverage industry is going through a period of unprecedented pressure and transformation. Regulatory agencies are requiring higher levels of transparency while mandating more record keeping and sharing. Supply chains are becoming increasingly global. Competitors from all sides are eating into profitability. Providing the transparency, efficiency, and … Continue reading An F&B recipe to improve food safety, compliance and profitability →

Many of the sanitizing systems used in the food and beverage industry rely on traditional chemicals that are both costly and toxic, creating a hazardous environment for people working in this sector. Until recently there has been little option but to use harsh chemicals, especially when producers have to meet strict food hygiene and safety codes. Ideal for … Continue reading New cleaning and sanitising technology offers alternative to toxic, costly chemicals →

Amidst trending discussions around the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and security fiascos at Facebook, Equifax, Sony, and others, public demand for iron-clad protection of data has never been been more prominent. At the forefront of the changing cyber security landscape is a move away from on-premises data storage towards more dynamic cloud-based … Continue reading The real cost of not securing your data →

For every business, finding ways to minimise breakdowns and downtime is of great advantage. With today’s manufacturing and production sectors becoming an increasingly tougher market to operate in, few businesses can afford unplanned or unscheduled downtime. Unplanned work stoppages cost industries billions of dollars in lost revenue every year, as well as creating unsafe workplaces, accidents and health … Continue reading Well-maintained electric motors: The key to efficiency →