Materials handling & storage and supply chain > Automation & robotics

Enhancing warehouse automation with system architecture

24 October, 2023

This case study from Industry 4.0 advocacy group Open IIoT discusses how experts in warehouse transformation, Layer Seven Automation, were tasked with revamping a North Rocks Sydney distribution centre.


APLEX 23.8″ ViTAM-924B New Generation IP66/69K Stainless Steel Panel PC

01 October, 2023

Interworld Electronics has released the new generation ViTAM-924B 23.8″ IP66/IP69K Stainless Steel Panel PC from APLEX Technology.


The benefits of AI in food manufacturing and the supply chain

19 September, 2023 by Stephen Dombroski, Director of Food and Beverage Markets, QAD

AI enables food manufacturers to improve their operations by improving quality control and food safety, enhancing efficiency and more.


Cold chain improvements using warehouse automation

13 September, 2023

Maximising the integrity of the cold chain in the refrigerated warehouse and transport sector was discussed at the recent RWTA conference.


iEi PPC2-C17-ADL panel PC

07 September, 2023

ICP Electronics Australia has released iEi's PPC2-C17-ADL panel PC, which is suitable for food processing factories.


AI in full focus at upcoming Smart Manufacturing Conference

04 September, 2023

AI is believed to be the future of the industry, helping answer the Smart Manufacturing Conference's "What’s Next For Manufacturers?" question.


Access protection in a high-bay warehouse with automated material flow

01 September, 2023

To protect people, access to areas around automated storage and retrieval systems must be secured, but this must not hinder the transport of pallets by AGVs.


All-in-one food and beverage batching solutions

01 September, 2023

A batch automation system is comprised of several key components that work together to manage and regulate the food or beverage production process.


Key Technology COMPASS Optical Sorters

30 August, 2023

Key Technology has released the COMPASS family of food optical sorters, designed to detect foreign material and achieve product defect removal.


Frucor Suntory upgrades digital process platform

23 August, 2023

SAP SE has announced that Frucor Suntory, a beverage manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand, has implemented SAP's Business Technology Platform in its operations.


Unpacking smart factory trends

02 August, 2023

The term "smart factory" refers to manufacturers using technology like automation and AI to streamline processes, leveraging interconnectedness.


Building the foundation for AI-powered coffee

24 July, 2023

Imagine coffee farmers and roasters using AI tools to better their harvests and blends — a once-impossible fantasy that is becoming a reality with greensquare.


Tompkins Robotics PickPal pick assist AMRs

19 July, 2023

PickPal robots carry orders between workers, and can group orders together to minimise travel and increase productivity.


Adiona Tech AI-powered route planning service

07 July, 2023

Two Australian software scaleups, Adiona Tech and CartonCloud, are teaming up to reduce costs/emissions for thousands of delivery vehicles on the road.


Enmin Generate+ modular automation system

21 June, 2023

Enmin's Generate+ range of modular automation systems comprises inline blending, seasoning and packaging systems.


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