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PCN Europe is a leading source of process industry news, innovative products and industrial technology solutions. Since 2004, it has helped engineers and industrial decision-makers discover advances in process automation, measurement and instrumentation, pumps, valves, compressors, processing machinery, Industry 4.0 and industrial safety. Explore product innovations, technical articles, application stories, expert interviews, datasheets, white papers, videos, supplier information and industry events to improve process efficiency, reliability and safety across Europe's processing industries.

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How Technology and Innovation Are Changing Drinks Production

How Technology and Innovation Are Changing Drinks Production

Nearly 750 million litres of drinks produced and around 40,000 bottles every hour: for the past five years, innocent drinks’ “Blender” has been the operational heart of the brand. The state-of-the-art production site in Rotterdam runs 24 hours a day, 364 days a year, supplying European markets with juices and smoothies. After 5 production years the company is looking back at some of its biggest milestones – and at how technology, efficiency and more responsible production processes come together under one roof.

  • October 2, 2026
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Significant Cut of Compressed Air Consumption for Large Filter Systems
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Significant Cut of Compressed Air Consumption for Large Filter Systems

Cleaning systems of industrial large filter systems are often poorly regulated and therefore consume large amounts of expensive compressed air. That´s over now: A new feature of the solenoid valve controller HE 5750 of AXXERON HESCH electronics, allows for an exact setting of the cleaning pressure. We asked the Managing Director, Werner Brandis: How does pre-pressure control work exactly and what are further advantages for the industry?

  • July 10, 2024
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