Apple harvesting robot a Victorian engineering winner
15 September, 2023Monash University's apple harvesting robot was one of the winners at the 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards – People & Projects Victoria.
Cold chain improvements using warehouse automation
13 September, 2023Maximising 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 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics AustraliaICP 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, 2023AI is believed to be the future of the industry, helping answer the Smart Manufacturing Conference's "What’s Next For Manufacturers?" question.
Bacteria-killing spikes for food production surfaces
04 September, 2023An RMIT University study has suggested that rough antimicrobial surfaces inspired by bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings could have food production applications.
Arnott's Group opens $65m automated distribution centre in Western Sydney
31 August, 2023The Arnott's Group continues to grow its operations in Australia by opening a 43,000 m2 automated warehouse and logistics hub in Huntingwood.
Key Technology COMPASS Optical Sorters
30 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty LtdKey Technology has released the COMPASS family of food optical sorters, designed to detect foreign material and achieve product defect removal.
Suntory Japan installs conveying solution to improve efficiency
30 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdSuntory Japan has adopted Sidel's conveying and accumulation solution, to ensure high product quality and optimise line operations.
Coffee conveyed from bulk bags to roaster to packaging
24 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty LtdMayorga Coffee has installed a bulk handling system at its roasting and packaging facility in Miami, which has improved productivity and plant cleanliness.
Frucor Suntory upgrades digital process platform
23 August, 2023SAP SE has announced that Frucor Suntory, a beverage manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand, has implemented SAP's Business Technology Platform in its operations.
Pact Group sells 50% of its reusable plastic crate business
16 August, 2023Morrison & Co has agreed to acquire a 50% interest in Pact Group's Crate Pooling business, a provider of reusable plastic crate pooling services.
Unpacking smart factory trends
02 August, 2023The term "smart factory" refers to manufacturers using technology like automation and AI to streamline processes, leveraging interconnectedness.
GEA Hilge NOVATWIN+ twin screw pumps
01 August, 2023 | Supplied by: GEA GroupGEA has launched a new generation of twin screw pumps for food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications that combine conveying and cleaning functions in one pump.
Siemens SIRIUS signal columns
01 August, 2023 | Supplied by: APS IndustrialThese signalling towers are used as visual aids to demonstrate the state or status a machine may occupy.
Manufacturers urged to crack down on food safety
25 July, 2023LRQA has urged manufacturers to increase focus on change management to ensure supplier approval processes remain effective, following food safety concerns.
