In the competitive landscape of UK food and beverage manufacturing, the margins between profit and loss are often found in the pipes. As energy costs and sustainability targets tighten, processors are looking to move away from legacy 'timer-based' cleaning regimes in favour of real-time optical sensing. The experts at PLUS Automation take a look at how the SATRON VO is redefining Clean-in-Place (CIP) efficiency.

Every production line faces the same challenge: different processes rarely run at the same speed. The experts at AdaptTech look at what this can mean in practice, focusing on a recent project.

Safety without shutdowns: Satron is revolutionising transmitter maintenance with the PASVE service valve, available from PLUS Automation.

At Machine Building Live, Beckhoff business development manager Bradley McEwan discusses the company's new MX system, providing an IP67-rated, cabinet-free automation solution.

At Machine Building Live, Lenze marketing and communications manager Marc Vissers discusses how automation can help to address key industry challenges in the coming years, including skilled labour shortages, sustainability and the growing impact of AI.

At Machine Building Live, Protek director Eamonn Talbot highlights the company's range of adhesive dispensing systems for a wide variety of automated bonding applications.

In this workshop at Machine Building Live, Festo field line manager Josh Roberts explores the various stages of maintenance and tools available to both end users and OEMs to leverage AI to increase their OEE.

At Machine Building Live, SICK UK portfolio sales manager David Hannaby discusses the company's safety offering, including devices that provide intelligent muting. This enables businesses to optimise productivity while still assuring safety.

Reducing energy consumption in industrial environments is today strategic imperative. Whether driven by cost, compliance, or climate goals, energy efficiency projects can deliver substantial returns. In this workshop presented at Machine Building Live, Lenze internal sales manager Connor Bing zooms in 10 top tips to ensure your next energy reduction initiative is a success.

At Machine Building Live, Pilz Automation Technology sales manager Jason Reed discusses products that will help businesses comply with the Machinery Regulation that will be implemented in 2027, with a demonstration of authentication technology to determine who can gain access to a machine.