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Clean-in-place systems get leaner, meaner with automation
There is a quiet change occurring in CIP technologies. In modern facilities, the system is expected to demonstrate that cleaning conditions were achieved and maintained.
Meet the TracStar 28
The machine can handle the needs of smaller, 2-inch iron pipe size (IPS) to 8-inch ductile IPS (63 mm to 225 mm) pipe fusion projects.
Green hydrogen from solar power: Electrolysis at industrial scale
Green hydrogen is made by splitting water using renewable electricity, as opposed to traditional hydrogen derived from steam methane reforming, which releases a lot of carbon dioxide.
Arburg at Equiplast 2026: Complete solutions for the Iberian market
The highlight will be the new electric Allrounder Trend, featuring the equally new Gestica lite control system, which produces LSR injection molded parts automatically.
Smalley Wave Springs from AFC Europe: Space-saving technology for the aerospace industry
Replace conventional round wire coil springs by using less material and a smaller assembly size, resulting in reduced production costs and more effective product design.
METCASE expands accessory options for metal and plastic electronic enclosures
Options including metal tilt/swivel bail arms, a wide range of molded enclosure feet, PCB mounting parts, 19-inch front panels, rack shelves and rack hardware.
Strategies to optimize power in remote sensing networks
Battery types are the obvious answer, but communication protocol has a lot of influence on power management too.
Wave springs for compact, high precision applications
The wave spring is a special type of compression spring that was invented in the late-1960s by the Smalley Steel Ring Company. Properties of wave springs differ from conventional coil springs in unique ways, and they are used in countless practical applications.
How often should you calibrate your pH sensor?
The importance of calibration, the recommended frequency and best practices to keep a pH sensor performing optimally are discussed.
Lenze at Interpack: Compact motion control solutions for future ready packaging
Discover how the combination of in-depth application expertise and powerful servo and drive technology enables precise, energy efficient and cost-effective solutions for every machine architecture.
InfraTec receives certification according to the environmental management system standard ISO 14001
The certified environmental management system requires InfraTec to meet specific environmental targets to continuously contribute to greater sustainability and reduced environmental impact.
Discarded oyster shells could help extract rare Earth metals from contaminated water
Although oyster shells would typically end up in landfills after consumption, the team determined that they can be used to capture and remove rare Earth elements from polluted water, turning them into stable mineral crystals.
Ethylene fuel out of thin air? This German startup makes it so
The goal is to have air pass through a membrane, which directly produces the desired chemicals on the spot.
Startup unveils ‘world’s first’ chocolate bars made from cultured cocoa
The startup explained that the chocolate was created using cell suspension culture technology, wherein cocoa cells were grown in controlled environments to mimic the compounds found in naturally grown cocoa.
Australian seed inspires next-gen helmets, protective gear
Taking inspiration from this design, the team created a bioinspired material that replicates the nut’s internal structure.
Shrimp waste drives cleaner, more sustainable concrete
The team found that adding chitosan increased compressive strength by roughly 67%, increasing from 2.10 MPa in the base material to maximum values of roughly 3.51 MPa in the optimized formulations.
Self-healing artificial muscle achieves 91% recovery and restores shape after damage
New dielectric elastomer actuator uses phase-transitional ferrofluid, enabling heat- or magnetic-triggered reshaping of electrodes for adaptive, flexible devices.
Tiny bubbles use sound waves to safely clean produce
Such an alternative cleaning method could potentially be refined to help farmers and households avoid harsh chemicals and eliminate surface damage to vegetables and fruits, while simultaneously reducing the high amounts of energy often expended with traditional cleaning.
California brewery debuts beer brewed with CO2 captured from thin air
Aircapture, a company focused on direct air capture (DAC), worked in conjunction with the Almanac Beer Co. to develop what is called Flow — Clean Air Edition (Flow — CAE).
Media-isolated pressure relief valve safeguards components and enhances control precision
Designed for analysis, biotech and laboratory applications, Bürkert’s new Type 5550 valve enables full liquid isolation, keeping fluids free from contamination and preventing loss of expensive substances.