Carl Zeiss Corona Plus compact VIS-NIR spectrometer range
18 January, 2013 | Supplied by: ZEISS GroupThe Corona Plus range of sturdy, compact VIS-NIR spectrometers from Carl Zeiss has been designed for the measurement of various optical properties such as reflection, transmission, colour and coating thickness of transparent samples and coatings.
Microsphere breakthrough means safer food
17 January, 2013Scientists from UQ and DAFF have developed new technology that enables DNA amplification on ‘microspheres’ to rapidly detect and identify large numbers of different bacteria at the same time.
Mettler Toledo Guide on Sugar Determination in Food
17 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdMettler Toledo has released the Ultimate Sugar Guide to provide comprehensive information about sugar content determination and moisture in sugar.
Hygiene company to shake up food and bev industry
17 January, 2013European food and beverage hygiene company Calvatis is launching its Calgonit brand in Australia, and has ambitious plans to “shake up” the industry with breakthroughs in food hygiene technology and competitive pricing.
AWRI offers advice on smoke taint for winemakers
16 January, 2013The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) has developed an information page for winemakers and grapegrowers that gives advice on how to deal with recent hot weather conditions and the potential for smoke taint.
Norgren integrated valve and actuator control
16 January, 2013 | Supplied by: IMI Precision EngineeringThe IVAC (integrated valve and actuator control) is an integrated unit that combines the valve, flow controls, cushioning and sensors in a single actuator package.
Kaeser Sigma Control 2 internal compressor controller
15 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaThe Sigma Control 2 (SC2) from Kaeser is a PC integrated into a compressor. All current Kaeser rotary screw compressors and mobile air compressors are equipped with the product.
Spirax Sarco SP400 and SP500 digital electropneumatic valve positioners
15 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Spirax Sarco NZLloyds Registry EMEA has confirmed the air consumption rates of Spirax Sarco’s SP400 and SP500, making them leading energy-efficient digital electropneumatic valve positioners.
Brewhouse upgrade helps Florida brewer aim for the stars
14 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdUpgrading to a CombiCube B brewhouse is paying dividends for a Florida craft beer producer. The new capacity will enable the brewery to meet growing demand for its products.
Air compressors for a cleaner world
14 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaToday’s technology provides compressed air users with a myriad of ways to reduce energy consumption and to minimise CO2 output.
3m Molecular Detection Assay Salmonella
14 January, 2013 | Supplied by: 3M Safety & Industrial Business GroupThe 3M Molecular Detection System and its assays provide food processing businesses a rapid, qualitative method to easily and accurately detect pathogens in enriched food and food process samples.
Discount milk at Coles Express a “shallow marketing tactic”
11 January, 2013Coles’ move to offer discount fresh milk at its Coles Express stores has angered Queensland dairy farmers, who say the supermarket giant has learnt nothing from the supermarket price wars.
Thermo Fisher method for determining anions in dried distillers grains with solubles
11 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher Scientific has developed a simple and accurate new method that determines inorganic anions, such as chloride, sulfate and phosphate, that contribute to the nutritional composition of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) in less than 10 min.
OIV publishes good fining practice for allergens
10 January, 2013The OIV has published a document for winemakers entitled Good fining practice guidelines for wine to be applied after the use of proteinaceous [allergenic] wine fining agents [casein and egg white].
ifm efector VNB001 vibration sensor monitor
07 January, 2013 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe compact VNB001 sensor monitors online the overall vibration condition of machines and plants according to ISO 10816 and has an onboard time-stamped history function as well as data logging and trending.
