Advanced Engineering returns to NEC Birmingham on 4 and 5 November 2026 and for process and control engineers facing tighter margins, rising automation demands and increasingly complex supply chains, it could not come at a better time. This is where the people, technologies and ideas shaping the future of high-value engineering and manufacturing come together, and where challenges become practical solutions.

Food and drink manufacturers face a unique combination of challenges, from maintaining production throughput, optimising OEE, and meeting strict quality and compliance requirements. At PPMA 2026, Nulogy will demonstrate how its integrated MOS platform can help producers improve operational efficiency, minimise downtime, and ensure quality and compliance.

Every manufacturer wants to increase throughput, reduce downtime and improve efficiency. Yet one of the biggest causes of lost productivity is often overlooked - how materials actually reach the process.

As IEEE Technology Navigator explains, throughput reflects actual production output rather than theoretical maximum speed.*

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Trantec Solids Handling has spent three decades helping food manufacturers meter and dose dry ingredients more efficiently. Throughout that time, the company has continually refined its equipment to meet evolving food manufacturing requirements, including higher hygiene standards, greater traceability and changing food safety regulations.

As sustainability and regulatory pressures reshape packaging decisions around the world, David Griffin, Vice President, Global Sales and Products at Selig Group, looks at what the latest developments mean for manufacturers and brand owners. While the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is driving significant change in Europe, its influence extends well beyond the region.