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Biomass Instead of Natural Gas

How biomass and wood gas can replace fossil natural gas: Thomas Bleul from Spanner Re² on solutions for decarbonising the food industry.

To ensure the right bite, noodles are produced at Wolf Nudeln using low-temperature systems. Copyright: ©Wolf Nudeln GmbH

Greater Efficiency in Noodle Production

Vacuum solution reduces maintenance and operating costs in noodle production

Sarah Herberger, Product Life Cycle Manager Mechatronics at SEW-Eurodrive

Smart Drive Technology saves Energy and Costs

How stainless steel servo geared motors and intelligent control systems save energy, optimise processes and make them more sustainable.

A large, red industrial machine with a complex structure is centrally featured. It appears to be a turbocharger or compressor machine with multiple tubes, bolts, and fasteners, commonly used in the automotive or aerospace industry.

Energy efficiency in the baked goods industry

The use of energy-efficient ovens and the optimisation of production processes are important factors that help to save energy in the baked goods industry.

A close-up of a laptop displaying software used to control or monitor a production line. The image conveys a sense of a modern, digitally monitored production environment.

AI and machine learning

AI and machine learning are powerful technologies with the potential to revolutionise the food industry. What are the differences between them?

The mono films from SÜDPACK are based on PP or, optionally, PE. They are recyclable and, in terms of functionality and performance, are more than a fully-fledged replacement for conventional composite materials.

Sustainable flowpacks

Sustainable flowpacks from SÜDPACK for convenience foods.

Strapping

The aim of ‘Loop that!’ is to create a closed loop for strapping - to conserve resources, reduce waste and protect the environment.

Efficient, Sustainable Heat Supply

How food processing companies can use heat pumps to reduce their energy costs, achieve climate targets and remain competitive in the long term.

There is untapped potential for optimising energy efficiency and reducing costs in many food industry plants.

Energy Transition in Industry

In a new study, researchers have investigated how energy use and production in the industrial sector can become more flexible.

Gerhart Hobusch, Head of Application Engineering Germany at Kaeser Kompressoren

Greater Efficiency in Waste Heat Utilisation

Gerhart Hobusch explains how Kaeser supports companies with their compressed air supply and the new requirements of the Energy Efficiency Act.

ELSB electric steam boiler at PepsiCo in Poland

Electric and Hybrid Boiler Systems for Utilisation of Green Electricity

Bosch Industriekessel offers electrical and hybrid solutions for CO2-neutral process heat in the food industry.

"For the successful development and deployment of hydrogen technologies, standards are needed," says Dr Lydia Vogt, Head of Strategic Development Hydrogen Technologies at DIN. She has been responsible for the new hydrogen technologies business field there since 1 January 2022.

Standardisation Roadmap for Hydrogen Technologies

An interview with Lydia Vogt from DIN about the adaptation of technical regulations in the field of hydrogen technologies.

Food processing companies can respond to rising grid fees with optimised dynamic load management. Copyright: ©econ solutions

Reduce Electricity Costs with Dynamic Load Management

Optimised, dynamic load management helps keep both costs and operational reliability under control.

Bürkert's FLOWave flowmeter uses Surface Acoustic Waves (SAWs) and reliably detects media changes.

Sensor Technology for CIP Processes

In CIP processes, more resources are often used than necessary. Sensors help save time, energy, cleaning agents and water.

Krones' energy saving concept is enabling beverage producers to reduce their energy requirements. The VarioAsept D module is located in the middle of the illustrated processing line. Copyright: © Krones

The new supreme discipline: direct heating

Direct heating has the potential to reduce the need for energy and therefore contribute to more sustainable production.

Automatic testing system

HEIST was developed for the non-destructive integrity testing of heat exchangers and enables daily testing before the start of production.

Optimised Production Planning with AI

The start-up FoodTracks is committed to combating food waste. Economist and entrepreneur Dr Tobias Pfaff had the idea to found the company after completing his dissertation. Since then, he and his team have been...

Grasso two-stage screw compressor from GEA in the refrigeration plant room at Wipasz.

Conserving resources through heat recovery

The use of heat recovery systems promises both financial and ecological benefits for the food industry.

Person in Warnweste steht vor grüner Wasserstoffanlage

Energy Source of the Future?

The shift from fossil fuels to renewable energies also extends to the food sector. What role can hydrogen play in this process?

"We need to rethink value creation"

Prof. Andrea Maier-Nöth in an expert talk about the recycling of by-products from the food industry.

Greater Efficiency Meets Flexible Consumption

Greater efficiency and flexibility: Research project examines opportunities for the milk processing industry to shape the energy transition

Software tool analyses optimisation potential of packaging

The food and consumer goods industries need to increase the recycling rates of their packaging. A start-up wants to make the global path of packaging transparent.