Case Studies
Creating a model microbrewery
With help from Krones, a Canadian brewery has created a model filling operation. [ + ]
Pump technology doubles the flow
Korean confectionery company Orion engaged JEC to develop a PD pump for its Shenyang plant to meet increasing demand for its products. [ + ]
Asahi's thirst for efficiency drives technology investment
Asahi Beverages is investing in real-time productivity improvement software to drive efficiency gains across multiple manufacturing sites. [ + ]
Securing a cut of the beef boom
Businesses in the meat processing industry are turning to automation to capitalise on the surge in demand for beef exports. [ + ]
Snack manufacturer stays a step ahead
Quality snacks manufacturer and co-packer Keystone Food Products has dramatically expanded production capabilities by adding three new tna packaging lines. [ + ]
Keeping 90 tons of yoghurt/day foreign contaminant-free
An Ishida X-ray system is monitoring approximately 12,000 to 14,000 yoghurt cups/h at Kri Kri's plant in northern Greece, ensuring all cups are free of any foreign contaminants. [ + ]
Flowfresh floor stands up to brewing's challenges
When founding the Pale Fire Brewing Co., head brewer Jamie Long knew a robust floor would be essential to withstand the challenging demands of high-quality craft beer production. [ + ]
Voice technology increases warehouse throughput by 80%
Upgrading its voice technology will enable Galipo Foods to increase its annual throughput by 80%. [ + ]
Kronen provides gentle processing for delicate salads
A large UK processor of ready-to-eat salads and vegetables has contracted Kronen to develop a manufacturing process incorporating thorough and careful wash and treatment. [ + ]
Energy-efficient milk chilling technology reduces electricity costs at NZ dairy farm
An innovative milk chilling system has both saved the quality of a Waikato farmer's milk and reduced the power bill. [ + ]
Automated sampling for yeast fermentations in wine using Tecan's Freedom EVO 200 platform
University of Adelaide researchers have used Tecan's Freedom EVO 200 platform to customise a fully automated wine fermentation monitoring system. [ + ]
Pumping peanut butter made easy using MasoSine SPS200
Faced with a failing progressive cavity pump when trying to transfer peanut butter, a food plant in South Africa has found a more reliable and cost-effective solution in a MasoSine SPS200 process pump from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group. [ + ]
HMPS customises case packer for dairy products
Parmalat in Nambour approached HMPS to engineer a turnkey system consisting of a wraparound case packer and conveyor for the packing of gable top milk cartons. [ + ]
High-pressure tech reaps high-flavour juice
A small Victorian company, Preshafood, has worked with CSIRO to develop premium fruit juices that are pasteurised using high-pressure processing (HPP) instead of heat. [ + ]
Baiada chases more cluck for its buck with streamlined software
To improve business performance and flexibility, Baiada will streamline its three business software systems into a single platform, deploying Sage X3 from Sage Business Solutions. [ + ]
