KUKA KR QUANTEC PA Arctic palletising robots for low temperatures

KUKA Robotics Australia has launched the KR QUANTEC PA Arctic, a cold-resistant adaptation of its standard palletising robot.

Flying robots to take over inventory control

Inventories in large warehouses could soon appear quite different and proceed to take flight, in the truest sense of those words.

BEUMER Group BG software suite for material flow control

The BEUMER Group has developed the BG software suite, which allows users to control their material flows from start to finish.

Dinnissen Dima 1200 bag emptier with integrated automated pallet handler

Dinnissen Process Technology has developed a bag emptier with an integrated automated pallet handler suitable for companies looking to process large numbers of bags.

Sick GR18 cylindrical photoelectric sensors

Sick GR18 cylindrical photoelectric sensors are suitable for detecting presence and positioning in a wide range of applications. The sensors are suitable for both space-saving and flexible mounting solutions as no special bracket is needed.

Pasta, present and future

The biggest branded food producer in Argentina stacks delicate bags of pasta faster and more efficiently with robotic automation.

Flexibility the key ingredient in production overhaul

British Bakels looked to Matcon to improve their production flexibility in order to accommodate their broadening portfolio of bakery ingredient premixes.

Size matters - Australia's largest food palletising solution

The new George Weston Foods production facility in Castlemaine, Victoria, is now home to Australia's largest robotic palletising system, featuring 16 ABB palletising robots.

Red Lion ProducTVity station

The Red Lion ProducTVity station can collect, record and display KPIs and machine status messages on any TV, monitor or projector equipped with a DVI/HDMI interface.

Universal Robots robotic arms

Universal Robots robotic arms are in compliance with the ISO standard for collaborative robots, meaning they can work right alongside employees without extensive safety guarding. From the small machine shop to the auto assembly line, the robots span a multitude of industries.

Formatic 180 Stacker

The 180 Stacker is a floor-standing forming and portioning machine that will automatically stack burger patties or other products with or without auto paper interleaving.

Milmeq Storage and Retrieval System

The Milmeq Storage and Retrieval System (SARS) acts as an interface between the main process line and the load out and palletising area. Milmeq developed the automated storage and retrieval system to drive efficiencies into the back end of food processing facilities.

NBE integrated bulk material handling system

NBE has introduced an automated bulk material handling and packaging system built on the NBE integrated construction and controls infrastructure.

The future of food manufacturing is Industry 4.0 - are you on the journey yet?

The journey to Industry 4.0 has begun - it’s time to get on board to ensure the future of your food/beverage manufacturing operation. Robotic mobility, additive manufacturing, technology upgrades and smarter systems are some of the stepping stones towards the 4th industrial revolution.

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Reducing costs, minimising downtime and maintaining hygiene in food and beverage manufacturing

Recent events, such as the troubles facing SPC Ardmona, have illustrated the immense stress this industry is under to optimise production and keep costs low to remain economically viable.

Manufacturers across the world are taking a close look at their operations to see where they can find cost savings. This white paper discusses cost-saving solutions including decentralised drive technologies. Download now to read more.