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Food & Beverage

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-11-05

Greenline Poultry Parts Spotlights Chains and Trolleys at IPPE 2026

Greenline Poultry Parts, a Fortifi Food Processing Solutions company, will present precision-engineered components at the International Production & Processing Expo from January 27-29, 2026, in Blue Hall C, Booth C31129. During the show, Greenline will showcase premium-quality aftermarket parts, overhead conveyor systems and expert service solutions engineered to help plants maintain uptime and efficiency with leading OEM equipment.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-10-03

Nord Electric Motors Deliver Reliability, Versatility and Energy-Efficient Performance

Electric drives in industrial applications consume up to 70 percent of the total energy required, creating great potential for optimization. Nord Drivesystems meets these demands with a range of powerful, energy-saving electric motors including asynchronous, synchronous, explosion protected, and smooth body versions. These motors are built in-house for high availability, deliver high-efficiency, and meet all common global efficiency regulations and standards. Thanks to the modular design, they are compatible with the full Nord gear unit and variable frequency drive portfolio and can also be used as stand-alone motors.

POWER PLAY | 2025-09-22

Why Materials Really Matter

Material plays a crucial role in manufacturing. Vesconite Bearings is a perfect example of this as the company provides bearings and bushings for a versatile application range where the components must survive in the most extreme environments.

EVENT | 2025-08-14

International Baking Industry Exposition

The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) offers an opportunity to discover the latest trends and innovations, connect with colleagues and exchange ideas with top baking and business professionals. The industry’s newest advances from leading manufacturers and suppliers are all on display at the Baking Expo featuring product experts, hands-on demos and the latest baking technology, ingredients and packaging trends. 

SPONSORED CONTENT | 2025-08-13

Cool, Clean, & Reliable: WES Series Stainless Steel Drives

WES Series stainless steel gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE deliver cool-running, efficient, and low-maintenance performance in washdown environments—ideal for hygienic applications in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-08-08

SEW-Eurodrive Offers External Lubrication Systems for Heavy Industry Gearing

SEW‑Eurodrive now offers external oil cooling and supply systems for heavy industry gearing with lead times as short as six weeks. Built and configured at SEW-Eurodrive Heavy Industry Gearing (HIG) in Wellford, South Carolina, these systems are engineered to support today’s torque-dense gearboxes—where thermal limitations often determine gearbox size.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-08-07

Nord Brings Innovative Solutions to the Table at IBIE

Nord Drivesystems will be attending this year’s International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) held September 13–17 in Las Vegas, NV. Nord is a global manufacturer of robust, reliable drive technology, including drives for the specialized environments of the bakery industry. Their solutions are available for a wide range of systems such as kneading, conveying, filling, heating/cooling, fermenting, packaging, palletizing, and more. Numerous configuration options are available and cater to the bakery industry’s needs including special lubricants for low and high temperatures, temperature sensors to protect against overheating, protection class IP66 or IP69K, stainless steel shafts and accessories, metal fan blades, and fan-less designs.

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SPONSORED CONTENT | 2025-07-30

Ultra-Premium Efficiency Motors

Are you ready to completely transform your energy consumption? Discover the unparalleled benefits of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs), the peak of modern motor engineering.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-07-15

Ruland Offers Rigid Couplings and Shaft Collars for Food Equipment Applications

Food and beverage manufacturers face unique challenges in ensuring precision, hygiene, and reliability in their equipment. Ruland’s shaft collars and rigid couplings are engineered and manufactured to meet the demanding needs of food processing, packaging, and handling systems, offering solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce downtime. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-07-11

Mitsubishi Electric Unveils Next-Generation FR-D800 Series Inverters for Enhanced Efficiency and Simplicity

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its latest FR-D800 series inverters, designed to deliver better performance, easy operation, and improved energy efficiency for a wide range of industrial applications. Compact and intuitive, the new series delivers powerful performance alongside features designed to make selection, installation, and operation simpler.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-07-10

Force Control MagnaShear Motor Brakes Enhance Conveyor Safety

The MagnaShear motor brake from Force Control Industries employ oil shear technology which transmits torque between lubricated surfaces – thereby eliminating the heat build-up of dry brakes which is a major source of conveyor fires. A patented fluid recirculation system dissipates the heat and keeps these proven brakes running cool. Totally enclosed MagnaShear brakes are impervious to moisture,dirt, and dust – further enhancing their safety. In addition to being safer, oil shear technology eliminates wear on friction surfaces, significantly increasing service life and virtually eliminating adjustment and maintenance – thereby saving time and money.  MagnaShear motor brakes are ideal for conveyor applications in all types of industries – including indexing conveyors, holding brakes for bulk materials handling, and more.

SPONSORED CONTENT | 2025-06-12

Why Choose PMSMs?

Are you ready to completely transform your energy consumption? Discover the unparalleled benefits of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs), the peak of modern motor engineering. 

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Why Choose PMSMs?

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2025-06-10

Siemens and Sachsenmilch Collaborate on Predictive Maintenance Solution for Food and Beverage Industry

Siemens has been supporting Sachsenmilch Leppersdorf GmbH in Germany – one of the most modern milk processing plants in Europe – on its path toward developing a cutting-edge predictive maintenance system. Siemens'AI-powered solution, Senseye Predictive Maintenance, helps Sachsenmilch ensure continuous operation 365 days a year following strict quality standards.

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PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-05-29

ATC Provides Sensor Solution for Remote Process Monitoring

ATC Diversified Electronics, maker of a broad range of devices for automation, motor protection, electrical safety, and power quality, makes remote process monitoring effective and affordable with SENSERT. With this cloud-based monitoring and alert system, a variety of sensors can be wirelessly connected via remote I/O or hardwired directly to the SENSERT base unit.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-05-08

Interroll Displays Material Handling Technologies at Automate 2025

Interroll will display its material handling solutions at Booth #852 at Automate 2025 including drum motors, conveyor systems, drives and more. Drum motors provide customers with a solution for hygienic environments and play key roles in airports, distribution centers and more. Attendees will learn why belt conveyor and conveyor drive system operators rely on Interroll drum motors. The Belt Curve is a solution for baggage handling. They are also heavily utilized in distribution centers, courier and postal facilities, as well as manufacturing plants. Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP) offers reliability, ease of installation and versatility, Interroll MCP is sought after by countless facilities. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2025-05-07

ABB Highlights OmniCore at Automate 2025

ABB Robotics will unveil a powerful lineup of robotic demos at Automate 2025, May 12-15 at Huntington Place in Detroit (Main Booth #2632; Education Pavilion #8614), showcasing its new OmniCore controller — a transformative control platform delivering faster, more precise and more autonomous automation across ABB’s entire robot portfolio.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2025-05-07

Universal Robots Offers AI Robotic Platforms at Automate 2025

With ‘physical AI,’ artificial intelligence is moving out of its digital confines to power robotic applications with humanlike perception, creating solutions that can handle variation without prior teaching or programming. Nowhere is that more pronounced than at this year’s Automate show in Chicago, May 6-9, where more than 50 Universal Robots throughout the show floor will demonstrate new capabilities – many of them fueled by AI. 

EVENT | 2025-04-29

Belting Technology Conference (BTC)

AMMEGA Group, global provider of belting solutions for conveying and power transmission, announced that their premier industry event, The Belting Technology Conference (BTC), is returning from May 12-14, 2025, at the Chateau Elan Resort & Conference Center in Braselton, GA. Building on the strong foundation set by the previous event in 2022, this year’s BTC promises an even more dynamic and interactive experience, bringing together a larger audience of industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators in conveying and power transmission. Registration for the event is open and includes access to two keynote speakers, over 20 breakout sessions, manufacturing tours, belting expo, panel discussions and several networking opportunities. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-04-16

Tolomatic Showcases Latest Servo Linear Actuators at Automate 2025

Tolomatic Inc. will be showcasing its latest servo linear actuators at Automate 2025 (Booth #7004). Featuring an integrated servomotor, Tolomatic servo linear actuators are ideal for applications where dynamic movement, precise positioning and force repeatability are a priority.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-04-04

Miki Pulley Introduces Contactless Link Magnetic Couplings

Miki Pulley Magnetic Couplings are shaft couplings that transmit torque from one shaft to another using a magnetic field instead of a physical or mechanical connection. These Magnetic Couplings are non-contact and rely on the attraction and repulsion of magnetic poles to generate rotational power. 

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2025-04-01

Autonomous Inspection

For a few years now, Spot—the agile, mobile robot—has been surveying show floors at Automate, CES and Promat. Last year, Boston Dynamics presented a slew of additional technologies at IMTS 2024, showcasing robotic innovations key to scaling autonomous industrial inspection for components such as bearings, motors, pumps, gearboxes and conveyor systems.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-03-19

SmartSights Helps Industrial Teams Improve Response Times

SmartSights, a provider of operational intelligence software that helps industrial teams improve response times, is integrating WIN-911 autonomous alerts notification software with PEER," an issue management and resolution accelerator.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-03-18

Nord Launches Surface Protection Solution

With NXD, Nord Drivesystems has launched the latest generation of its surface treatment. The system manufacturer equips its aluminum drive solutions with two variants of effective surface
protection. This makes them more resistant to extreme environmental conditions and ensures long-lasting performance even under demanding operating conditions.
NXD is the surface treatment from Nord for gear units, smooth motors and frequency inverters made from aluminum. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-03-17

Zero-Max Assists Can and Bottle Manufacturers to Scale Machine Speeds

High-volume bottle and can manufacturing necessitates precise, repeatable, and accurate equipment to meet industry demands for smooth, consistent, and high-volume production. Zero-Max stands as a premier supplier of custom and standard Composite Disc (CD) Couplings, ETP Keyless Shaft Bushings, and additional motion control components meticulously designed to cater to the most demanding production cycles. Zero-Max components are engineered to seamlessly integrate into existing systems, requiring only a turn of a screw to minimize changeout downtime and enhance accuracy. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-03-14

SEW-Eurodrive Introduces DR2C Motor

SEW-Eurodrive has launched the DR2C motor, an IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motor engineered for wide speed range operation and maximum long-term energy cost reductions. Designed for industries focused on minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO), the DR2C reduces energy consumption, minimizes heat losses, and enhances operational reliability—delivering a fast return on investment and sustained savings throughout its lifecycle.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2025-03-01

Kemco Systems Welcomes Sawyer as Regional Sales Manager

Nicholas (Nick) Sawyer recently joined the Kemco Systems sales team as regional sales manager. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-03-01

Food and Beverage Customer Tackles Operational Challenges with Dodge OPTIFY

In the fast-paced world of industrial operations, efficiency and cost savings are paramount. Enter OPTIFY, Dodge's complete portfolio of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions, designed to revolutionize how global manufacturers manage their operations. With advanced sensors, breathers, automatic lubricators, gateways, and a robust condition monitoring platform, OPTIFY sets new standards for operational excellence.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-02-28

SEW-Eurodrive Introduces WES Series Stainless Steel Drives.

SEW-Eurodrive is proud to introduce the WES Series stainless steel gear unit, a compact, hygienic drive solution that runs cool – even under continuous operation. Unlike worm gear units that overheat, the WES Series integrates SPIROPLAN right-angle gearing, ensuring smooth, reliable performance without excessive heat buildup. Designed for food, beverage, and other hygienic applications, the WES Series is corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and rated for high-pressure washdowns.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-02-12

ABB Unveils IP69 Ultra-Premium Efficient Motor at IPPE 2025

ABB launched the Baldor-Reliance Food Safe SP5+ motor, the world’s first IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor, at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) on January 28. This advanced technology sets a new benchmark for energy efficiency, hygiene and durability in food and beverage production environments.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2025-02-12

Inside the PT Ecosystem

The Bearing Show North America 2025, colocated with Lubricant Expo North America 2025 takes place March 18–20 at Huntington Place in Detroit. The Bearing Show connects the evolving needs of bearings end-users with the latest technologies serving OEM development, maintenance professionals and R&D engineers. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2025-01-22

Timken Appoints Ryan to Board of Directors

The Timken Company recently announced the appointment of Kimberly K. (Kim) Ryan to its Board of Directors. Her election increases The Timken Company Board to 13 members.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2024-12-11

Revolutionizing Conveyor Belt Technology in Food Processing

With over 20 years’ experience in the food processing industry, Mike Mitchell has filled many roles in his career. Now, as the key accounts manager for Middleby Food Processing brand, MP Equipment, Mitchell has been pivotal in advancing food technology. He understands the demands of frequent, late-night repairs on first generation equipment.

REVOLUTIONS | 2024-12-02

Power Density Progress

Productivity and efficiency are paramount in the highly competitive snack food production industry. JD Manufacturing, Inc (JDM) in Pine Bluffs, WY, stands out as a leader with its high-performance automatic batch fryers, which are engineered specifically for kettle chip production. The batch frying process imparts kettle chips, whether made from potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, or beets, with their distinctive premium texture and taste.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-11-20

Siemens and FoodChain ID Collaborate to Accelerate Innovation in Consumer Packaged Goods

Siemens Digital Industries Software has collaborated with FoodChain ID to bring world-class food supply chain compliance and regulatory information to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software - enabling the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry to maintain product quality while managing the complexity of regional compliance.

REVOLUTIONS | 2024-11-20

Electromechanical vs. Hydraulic: A Linear Motion Case Study

There’s a delicate balance in the constant evolution of today’s assembly line. Once dominated by hydraulics, manufacturing floors are incorporating a growing number of electromechanical solutions to supplement legacy hydraulic components, particularly in lower force, linear motion applications. Manufacturers that recognize this trend and harness the benefits of both hydraulic and electromechanical solutions position themselves to optimize future operations, regardless of market trend demands.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-10-29

Wintriss Announces Flexible, Affordable Packaging Software

Wintriss Controls Group has added flexible and affordable purchase options for ShopFloorConnect OEE, Production Tracking, and Data Collection software, which allows users to quickly and easily leverage data from their machines. ShopFloorConnect is an on-premises software solution that provides timely, accurate, and unbiased data directly from the shop floor for making informed management decisions. Wintriss received a positive response when it debuted the new start-up purchase packages and options at Fabtech 2024. It will also be presenting the packages at Pack Expo 2024, Booth # LU-8431 McCormick Place, Chicago Illinois from November 3 – 6 this year.

REVOLUTIONS | 2024-10-21

Nord Gearmotors Helps Vincent Corporation put the Squeeze on Almost Everything

The applications are too numerous to list in their entirety. Coffee grounds. Eggshell waste. Pomegranates and pineapples. Manure and paper mill sludge. Tobacco. These are just a few of the materials that require dewatering, a process that—as its name suggests—separates fluids from solids, often converting what would otherwise go down the drain or end up in a landfill into saleable products.

PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2024-10-02

Feedback Loops

Recently I’ve had a number of people tell me how much they enjoy our work here at PTE. While it’s always nice to receive “attaboys,” these recent unsolicited compliments have been both thoughtful and specific, which is especially gratifying because they validate many of the choices we make as publishers. 

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2024-10-02

Lubrication Excellence

The increasing cost of food and beverage machinery makes running equipment to failure not just impractical, but potentially devastating to your bottom line. However, there are solutions that can lead to significant savings, and an often overlooked one is implementing an effective lubrication program. A well-structured program delivers a trifecta of benefits: reduced downtime, a cleaner and safer work environment, and easier compliance with the stringent regulations of the food processing industry. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-09-27

Fraunhofer IWM Explores the Impact of a Potential PFAS ban with Freudenberg

The family of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is facing intense scrutiny. A reporting rule will take effect in the United States in 2026, while Europe has actually been considering a sweeping, cross-industry ban on these substances since early last year. The implications of such a ban on fluoropolymers would be particularly critical, as a discontinuation of these high-performance materials would drastically impact many industries. But what kinds of challenges would emerge in the search for adequate substitutes? This was the focus of a recent study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials (IWM) in cooperation with materials experts from the Freudenberg Group.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-09-18

SICK Inspector83x Delivers AI Quality Control Out-of-the-Box

With the launch of its Inspector83x 2D vision sensor, SICK has enabled out-of-the-box Artificial Intelligence machine vision inspections for common inline inspection tasks in demanding high-speed production.  

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-09-12

Regal Rexnord Unveils Full Product Lineup for Second-Generation SS700 Series Stainless Steel Worm Gearboxes

Regal Rexnord Corporation has added two new models to its portfolio of Boston Gear Gen2 SS700 Series stainless steel worm gearboxes. The new sizes bring the full product lineup to seven. A larger output shaft bore expands the number of applications each model of gearbox can support, providing flexibility and versatility for customers in a range of industries, including food, beverage and pharmaceuticals. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-08-14

Motion Enters into Agreement to Purchase Industrial Products Distributor

Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Canadian-based LSI Supply Inc. and its sister company 273 Ontario (which trades as LSI). The transaction is expected to close later this month, subject to customary closing conditions.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-08-01

Emerson Industrial Rack Mount On-Line UPS Improves User Interface and Lead Time

Emerson has announced the new Series D update to the family of proven SolaHD industrial rack mount on-line uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs). The new SolaHD S4KD Series replaces the current S4KC Series, offering significant user interface improvements and other design upgrades to increase reliability and product availability. The S4KD is an on-line (double conversion) UPS, providing a zero-transfer time from external to internal power upon utility power failure to deliver a seamless flow of power for critical loads. The S4KD is available in 1000-3000 VA in 120 V and 3000 VA in 230 V configurations, each housed in a slim 2U form factor.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-05-29

MLC Promotes Blake Dell to VP, Corporate Development, Strategy and UK Operations

MLC (formerly Mississippi Lime Company) has appointed Blake Dell as vice president for corporate development, strategy and UK operations. Part of the MLC executive leadership team, this is a new role created to escalate the company’s geographic and market expansion. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-05-21

Motion Enters into Agreement to Purchase Allied Circuits

Motion has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Allied Circuits, an electrical and automation firm. The transaction is expected to close later this month, subject to customary closing conditions.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-05-21

Tsubaki Nakashima Silicon Nitride Balls Offer Advanced Characteristics for Many Applications

Back in 1913, in Ann Arbor, MI., Leander J. Hoover founded the Hoover Steel Ball Company. In 1990, Tsubaki Nakashima company of Japan acquired the US ball manufacturing company and is currently the biggest manufacturer and supplier of precision balls in the world. Its first markets were the growing automotive and precision bearing industries. More than a century later, the electric vehicles (EV) market is becoming more and more relevant, though the combustible auto industry continues to grow. Its market for high-quality precision products has extended to medical, aerospace, military defense, and critical applications. After the great age of steel, a new era opened wide spaces for more extreme materials which paved the way for ceramics. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-04-26

Fortifi Appoints Victor Nieto as EVP of Lean Transformation & Growth

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions ("Fortifi") has appointed Victor Nieto as executive vice president of lean transformation and growth effective May 1, 2024. Fortifi's unified platform of leading global brands and products transforms food processing and automation solutions.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-02-28

Diamond Drives Upgrades Chain for Spiral Freezer Application

A dairy-free ice cream manufacturer was facing recurring challenges with their spiral freezer’s chain drive. Issues included excessive wear and chain failure attributed to side-loading and inadequate lubrication.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-01-18

Dunkermotoren Launches Linear Motor Series

With the SL 38 product family, Dunkermotoren, an AMETEK brand, has launched a high-performance linear motor series. As an all-stainless-steel version, the ServoLine 38 STL is built with the highest material quality and environmental resistance.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-01-11

Nord Drivesystems Offers Drive Solutions at IPPE 2024

Nord Drivesystems is once again attending the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) to showcase their solutions for the poultry and meat processing industry. Nord’s modular product system includes compact gear units, high-efficiency electric motors, and precise, intelligent electronic controls with a variety of surface protection options. This year’s expo is taking place January 30 – February 1, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-01-10

Miki Pulley Steel ASK Couplings Offer Advantages for Centrifugal Pumps

Corrosive chemicals such as chlorine, acids, alkalis and solvents require special pumps to handle their corrosive properties. Centrifugal pumps are most often used and offer advantages during the production process particularly when operating with Stainless Steel ASK Couplings from Miki Pulley. 

REVOLUTIONS | 2024-01-09

CES 2024: A Road Map

CES 2024 is taking place in Las Vegas this week from January 9-12, 2024. While there's plenty of opportunities to find the latest gadgets in personal tech, the show has evolved through the years to include some key exhibitors in areas like aerospace, e-mobility, and automation/robotics.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-12-18

Ruland Releases Mountable Shaft Collars with Face Holes

Ruland has released mountable shaft collars with face holes for applications where the shaft collar needs to be directly mounted to a component such as a pulley, sprocket, or metallic plate. The shaft collars are available with drilled face holes that give the user flexibility in mounting hardware, or tapped holes that match the standard screw threading of the collar for ease of installation.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-12-11

Boston Gear Expands 700 Series of Worm Gear Speed Reducers

Boston Gear recently introduced the next generation of its 700 Series Worm Gear Speed Reducer. The SS700 Gen2 stainless steel speed reducer is an evolution of its first-generation series that has served the food and beverage industry for over 10 years.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-10-13

Bodine Introduces New Stainless-Steel Hollow Shaft Gearmotors

Bodine Electric Company introduces six new type 56R1-50JW/H stainless-steel hollow shaft gearmotors. These new geared motors combine a stainless-steel AC inverter-duty, 230/460 VAC motor with a stainless-steel hollow shaft gearhead. When used with an AC inverter (VFD) control, these gearmotors deliver variable speed and maintenance free operation over a wide speed range. Ideal for equipment that is subject to intensive cleaning, these new gearmotors also meet EU hygienic standards for food machinery. They are suitable for use in the food and beverage industry, pharmaceutical industry, and in permanently wet environments.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-08-10

Regal Rexnord Launches 6997 Series MatTop Chain

Regal Rexnord Corporation introduces its new Rexnord 6997 Series MatTop Chain. The chain offers an innovative new solution for the increasing performance demands of Pasteurizer, Warmer and Cooler tunnel applications. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-08-08

KUKA Highlights Robotic and Material Handling Solutions at Pack Expo Las Vegas

In several working demonstrations, KUKA Robotics will showcase various innovative automation solutions for specific handling applications during Pack Expo 2023 in booth C-3236 Central Hall.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-08-01

Timken's Food and Beverage Portfolio Continues to Solve Equipment Challenges

The Timken Company is experiencing strong demand for the broad range of application-proven products and services it offers the food and beverage industry. Timken has built a comprehensive food and beverage portfolio through both organic and inorganic growth, including its 2022 addition of GGB Bearings, and achieved a total sales compound annual growth rate of more than 30 percent in the market-sector over the last five years. The company expects an expanding global footprint, new product line launches and growing demand for food worldwide to drive additional growth in the coming years.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-07-28

Nord Provides Advantageous Corrosion Protection for Extreme Operating Conditions

Harsh operating conditions are present in many industries such as food and beverage, bakery, automotive parts washing, chemical, water treatment, marine, car wash, and pharmaceutical industries. Applications in these environments are often subjected to intensive cleaning, high-pressure washing, and disinfection processes to meet the highly regulated, hygienic standards. To prevent gear motors from material destruction due to the rigorous cleaning agents and disinfectants, Nord Drivesystems developed nsd tupH – a sealed surface conversion system that ensures easy yet safe cleaning, ultimate surface durability, and wear resistance.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-07-12

Regal Rexnord Offers 6400 Series KleanTop Plastic Spiral Cage Belts

Regal Rexnord Corporation has launched its new Rexnord 6400 Series KleanTop Plastic Spiral Cage Belts for food manufacturers. The 6400 Series is ideal for customers who want to increase productivity while reducing system costs and food safety risks.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-06-07

Kurt Hydraulics Introduces Stainless Steel Couplings

Kurt Hydraulics has introduced a new lineup of stainless-steel couplings for applications ranging from marine hydraulics to food production and medical processes to fertilizer and chemical handling or other tough applications requiring washdowns. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-05-10

Kollmorgen Introduces AKMA Servomotor

Kollmorgen has announced the launch of its AKMA servomotor built specifically for durability, cleanability, and versatility. The motor employs a hardened anodized aluminum surface to offer machine designers a cost-effective hygienic option to stainless steel in medium- to heavy-washdown applications. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-05-05

Regal Rexnord to Feature Conveying Solutions at 2023 Craft Brewers Conference

Regal Rexnord Corporation will feature complete conveying solutions for the craft brew industry including Rexnord and System Plast Run Dry, TableTop and MatTop conveyor chain and Sealmaster Stainless Steel Gold Bearings at the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference, Booth #2625. The show will take place at Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, from May 7–10, 2023. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-05-03

SKF Adds Microlog Analyzer dBX to Condition Monitoring Portfolio

SKF has extended its Microlog Analyzer family of data collection devices with a new model that offers faster measurement collection and greater diagnostic power. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-04-25

LM76 Introduces Stand-Off Bearing Flange Blocks with Si3N4 Silicon Nitride Hybrid Bearings

FDA/USDA certified, two, three and four post, stand-off bearing flange blocks are setting a new standard for performance and hygienics. These new stand-off bearing flange blocks now available from LM76 reduce the surface area where mold and bacteria can thrive, even from the most through sanitizing operations. Long life hybrid stainless steel Si3N4 Silicon Nitride ceramic ball bearings in stainless steel bearing blocks are coated with a smooth non-water absorbing polyamide coating certified by EHEDG, USDA, and 3-A.  These FDA/washdown flange bearings employ hybrid stainless steel/ceramic ball bearings that are sealed from contaminates and bacteria via a patented shaft seal system. The seals resist water, cleaning solutions - keeping lubrication from being corrupted and evacuated.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-04-19

Production Line Sensor Wins Hermes Startup Award

This year, the Hermes Startup Award goes to the Netherlands. The young company MantiSpectra from Eindhoven was awarded the coveted Startup Award for its ChipSense product by the jury.

REVOLUTIONS | 2023-04-10

A Thirst for Automation

The growing demand for drinks at convenient locations: work, school, gym, transport, leisure – is being driven by the global trend towards urbanization, fueled in turn by inexorable population growth. Inevitably, snowballing consumption increases the pressure on manufacturers, and also on the machines upon which they rely. 
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-03-22

Optibelt Honored for Long-Standing EPTDA Membership

Optibelt GmbH has been honored by the European Power Transmission Distributors Association (EPTDA) for its long-standing membership.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-03-06

Binder Offers Connectors for Sensors Cabling in Harsh Environments

Binder USA offers M12 connectors with all external parts – threaded locking ring, housing, and pressing screw – constructed of stainless steel. The cable clamp is constructed of PTFE, the seal is made of Viton, and rounded surfaces facilitate cleaning.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-02-15

JW Winco Introduces Gears and Gear Racks Made from Polyamide

Gears and gear racks used for transmitting torque and forces within gearboxes are typically made of hardened steel. For many other uses and applications, gears and racks made from plastic are the better choice. These generally require no lubrication and are lighter, quieter, less expensive, and more resistant to corrosion than metal gears. This is why JW Winco is expanding its range with polyamide gears and racks that can transmit high forces and torques.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-01-19

ABB Offers Innovative Solutions at IPPE Expo

ABB, Booth B6427, is showcasing innovative solutions necessary to help poultry suppliers reach their processing goals during the 2023 IPPE Expo in Atlanta, Georgia January 24-26. ABB experts will be available to discuss the safety and reliability customers can expect from ABB products and solutions. ABB delivers sustainability, reliability and safety across the entire food chain - from farm to fork. 

REVOLUTIONS | 2023-01-17

Is This the Restaurant at the End of the Universe?

The first fully automated McDonald's has arrived in Fort Worth, Texas. Here, a conveyor belt serves customers food they order online or using a kiosk machine. The fast-food restaurant has no seats, tables or drive-thru greeters.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-12-22

Opto Diode Introduces Large Electron Detector

Opto Diode Corporation, an ITW company, introduces the AXUV100G, a 100 mm x 100 mm active area electron detection device specially designed for use in radiation detection applications.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-12-21

NORD Displays Cost-Effective Solutions at IPPE 2023

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will be showcasing their innovative meat and poultry drive solutions at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) January 24th – 26th in Atlanta, GA. NORD’s food processing and packaging solutions focus on precise, dynamic control for conveyor systems, reliable performance, and compliance with strict hygiene standards for washdown environments.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2022-12-02

Bearing Design Considerations for the Food Processing Industry

Food production is an essential, but often overlooked, component of our food chain. Reliable, efficient machinery plays a key role in the food processing industry—and ball bearings are essential to the performance of this equipment. Designers and engineers are faced with important decisions when specifying bearings used in food processing equipment, which must withstand challenging operating environments while meeting stringent safety requirements.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-10-20

Force Control Offers Full Lineup of Washdown Clutches and Brakes

Force Control Industries’ offers a full lineup of motor brakes, clutches, and clutch-brakes in washdown configurations for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical processing applications. MagnaShear and Posistop motor brakes and Posidyne clutches and clutch-brakes are totally enclosed with heavy duty, cast housing which offers additional protection against moisture, water, saltwater, caustic spray, and chemicals.

REVOLUTIONS | 2022-10-14

Automation, Robotics and Mechatronics at Pack Expo 2022

Pack Expo International is produced by PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. North America’s largest packaging event will bring together the solutions needed to launch new products and solve production issues. This article is PTE's second round of booth previews prior to the show.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-10-07

KUKA to Showcase Automation Innovations at Pack Expo 2022

At Pack Expo 2022, KUKA Robotics will feature several productivity enhancing automation solutions designed specifically for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods industry sector. In Booth #N-6236, the company will spotlight its range of fully hygienic robots for food processing, picking, packaging, palletizing and advanced vision applications.

REVOLUTIONS | 2022-10-03

A Guide to Gear Automation

Walk into any gear manufacturing facility and you'll find legacy equipment that has been running successfully for decades. While these machines offer insight from a historical perspective, it's the equipment moving gears through production cells hinting at the factory of the future and the role robotics and automation will play. 

REVOLUTIONS | 2022-09-27

Kollmorgen Examines Functional Safety

Every machine builder knows that they have to meet stringent safety requirements to protect workers from the risk of injury. If they build machines for the EU market, they should know that the European regulatory landscape is more advanced than in most other regions, with newer and more rigorous requirements for safety design and testing.

EU-equivalent safety capabilities are also being adopted by many non-European manufacturers despite the lack of specific in-country regulations. Sooner or later, every machine builder will need to offer functional safety capabilities or be left behind. Let’s look at what that means.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-09-26

Orbex Offers Standard IP65 Slip Rings with Short Lead Times

The Orbex Group, a manufacturer of high-performance electric motors and slip rings, introduces standard slip rings with an IP65 protection rating, providing washdown tolerance in many food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturing applications.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-08-15

ABB to Acquire Siemens Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business

ABB recently announced it has signed an agreement to purchase Siemens’ low voltage NEMA motor business. With manufacturing operations in Guadalajara, Mexico, this acquisition provides a well-regarded product portfolio, a longstanding North American customer base, and an experienced operations, sales, and management team. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-07-25

Neugart Offers Economical Right-Angle Gearbox

Axially space-saving, economical, IP65-compliant and designed for high radial and axial forces at the output: The Neugart WPLHE combines all the advantages of the successful PLHE, as a right-angle variant.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-07-13

ABB Opens Global Innovation and Training Campus for Machine Automation at B&R in Austria

ABB opened its new global innovation and training campus at the headquarters of B&R in Eggelsberg, Austria, its global center for machine and factory automation. The new campus will create up to 1,000 additional high-tech jobs and includes world-class research and development laboratories, as well as global training facilities for up to 4,000 people per year in collaboration with universities. ABB invested EUR 100 million in the expansion of the B&R headquarters.

REVOLUTIONS | 2022-07-05

Expanding the Couplings Portfolio

Torque transducers, test machinery, industrial robots, food and beverage and chemical applications are just a few of the areas coupling technology is advancing. This short round-up covers some of the latest product and industry news items in the power transmission and motion control market segments. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-06-17

NORD Offers Solutions for Food and Beverage Industry

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers drive solutions for food and beverage industry applications around the world. From processing to packaging systems, NORD supplies specialized solutions that are tailored to specific application needs. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-05-20

Bonfiglioli Introduces DGM Modular Decentralized Inverter Series

The new decentralized inverter series DGM Modular from Bonfiglioli is dedicated for asynchronous and synchronous reluctance motor control. Thanks to its various features and options our high-level performance solution is perfect for packaging, logistics, material handling, food and beverage and pumps sectors. All sizes of the DGM are characterized by high performance and safety features.

REVOLUTIONS | 2022-05-09

The Constant Push for Lubrication and Seal Technology Upgrades

The range and flexibility of lubrication and sealing technologies continues to expand as companies look to scale down production times while increasing productivity. The industry is focused on environmental impact, automation and compact systems. Here’s just a few of the latest technologies in the industrial market: 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-05-02

Miki Pulley “Sliced” ASK Couplings Compensate for Misalignment

Stainless steel ASK Couplings from Miki Pulley feature a unique “sliced” body structure making them an effective low-cost corrosion resistant solution that can accommodate many types of misalignments. The stainless-steel design makes them ideal for use in food and chemical applications.

WEBINAR | 2019-08-22

Gearboxes - Customized Solutions for Demanding Real-World Applications

Because gearboxes are used in practically every industry, engineers often have to come up with creative solutions to a wide variety of unusual challenges. Perhaps you are facing problems with lifespan, environment or safety in your own applications. Diequa president Meikel Quaas will share multiple examples and case studies of gearbox inventions his company has built for customers from around the world.

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