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In an effort to deliver safe, healthy fresh products, an increasing number of beverage-makers are turning to high-pressure processing (HPP) technology, experts note.

Technology and software company Emerson updated its distributed control system (DCS), DeltaV. The new version, which is the 15th, helps plants digitally transform operations through improved production optimization, the company says. 

As SKU proliferation, eCommerce and labor shortages continue to impact beverage operations, experts note that advanced storage systems can help meet the many challenges today’s warehouses are facing.

Yaskawa announced extending its HC-series line with a 30 kg payload HC30PL palletizing robot.

Endress+Hauser recently redefined the 4-20mA RTD temperature transmitter with its newly-developed iTEMP TMT31 temperature transmitter for analog 4-20mA signals, it says.

NOBLELIFT North America announced its designed FE4P50Q-70Q Lithium-Iron Phosphate Forklifts, featuring highly efficient, durable lithium-iron forklifts, are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Global technology company ABB expanded its ABB Ability Smart Sensor to general machinery.

Charles Ross & Son Co. (ROSS) recently unveiled a multi-shaft mixer that is designed for processing medium to high viscosity applications up to several hundred thousand centipoise, it says.