The entire sector is talking about digitisation and Industry 4.0—but what do these oft-cited terms actually mean for the beverage industry? One thing is clear: the potential of Industry 4.0 is vast. Digital technologies simplify processes, intelligently network systems with one another and relieve operator workloads. At the same…
Liquids And Electronics: A Winning Combination
Peanut butter and jelly, eggs and bacon and meatballs are spaghetti are items that have always worked well together. Electricity and liquids, however, are not a renown match made in heaven. Yet electronic systems are crucial when handling fluids and having a system that maintains power in a beverage processing…
Better Tasting Beer Thanks To Microscopy
Scientists at the Institute for Brewing and Beverage Technology at the Technical University of Munich are working on how to perfect the enjoyment of beer. By utilising ZEISS microscopes and the latest brewing technology, they are bringing innovative research to a discipline with a long-standing tradition. Christoph Neugrodda picks…