The future of farming looks bright, with the development of a compact, lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities allowing drones to monitor crops.

Pronal, a French company that produces flexible products made from elastomer and plastomer coated fabrics, is expanding its Australian presence through distributor, Air Springs Supply.

HRS Heat Exchangers looks at the improved efficacy of corrugated tubes over smooth tubes in tubular heat exchangers, a critical part of sterilisation procedures in food and drink manufacturing.

GEA is building a new technology centre for alternative proteins in Wisconsin, USA. Its goal is to scale up the production of plant-based, cell-based, and microbial foods.

Fam Stumabo, a company that develops industrial cutting machines and manufactures precision knives for the food industry, has innovated the classic potato slicer.

Exair has introduced the ATEX Cabinet Cooler System to protect industrial electronics from overheating in ATEX zoned areas.

Lutz-Jesco has made industrial sanitation safer, by developing an electrolysis system that can produce sodium hypochlorite from commercially-available salt.

Antony Di Girolamo, on behalf of Allied Finishes, explains why choosing the right flooring for the production room of a manufacturing facility is critical.

Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have merged, creating a new global biosolutions company – Novonesis. The newly formed business has 10,000 employees globally, in more than 30 different industries.

Australian distributor for Flux pumps, Malcolm Thompson Pumps, looks at how one of the oldest breweries in Germany is using modern technology for novel beers.

SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand has introduced its air management system and air booster regulator series, stressing the importance of energy-efficient manufacturing solutions.

Cherry packers in New Zealand and the United States have made use of Tomra’s new artificial intelligence powered grading platform, to increase efficiency and quality of products.

Alfa Laval has introduced its new Hygienic WideGap heat exchanger, paving the way for innovation of sustainable food production on a global scale.

SMC Corporation has introduced their latest electric actuator series, incorporating an integrated controller and updated hardware for emissions reduction.

German fluid management company, Lutz-Jesco, has announced a new stepper motor powered pump, which allows for more efficient and controlled chemical dosing.