Micro-Epsilon gapControl and reflectControl sensors
23 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdDisplacement laser triangulation sensors from Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik are designed to be able to provide high-precision laser sensing solutions for robot measurement tasks.
Lower pasteurisation temperature may limit spore germination
22 August, 2012 by Stacey ShackfordEven if milk has been pasteurised to kill off microbes that can cause food spoilage and disease, certain bacterial strains can survive the heat shock as spores and cause milk to curdle in storage. Now it seems that higher pasteurisation temperatures may aid spore germination.
Michell Instruments XTP601 thermo-paramagnetic oxygen analyser
22 August, 2012 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdMichell Instruments has released the XTP601 thermo-paramagnetic oxygen analyser to provide fast, accurate measurements of oxygen levels in various background gases.
John Morley selects Mettler Toledo X-ray system
21 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdWhen looking to tighten its contamination detection capabilities, John Morley Importers approached Mettler Toledo for X-ray inspection solutions.
Sigrist OilGuard oil-in-water monitor
21 August, 2012 | Supplied by: B-R Controls Pty LtdThe Sigrist OilGuard provides online continuous monitoring of water for traces of mineral oils, using the fluorescence principle.
ABB IRB120T robot
21 August, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe IRB120T is a variant of the IRB120 robot that reduces cycle times by up to 25%.
Slippery coating evicts biofilms
21 August, 2012A new slippery technology that has been shown to prevent more than 99% of bacterial slime from forming on surfaces may prove a boon in food processors’ battles to keep surfaces hygienic.
LinMot IP69K stainless steel industrial linear motor
20 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdLinMot’s stainless steel industrial linear motor has an IP69K protection rating and is constructed of FDA-approved materials.
Halytech microSpider satellite data logger
20 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Halytech Pty LtdHalytech has released a low-power solution for remote monitoring and data logging which uses the Iridium satellite network Short Burst Data (SBD) service for automated data delivery.
Sensorex PH-1 portable pH meter smartphone accessory
20 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Envirosensors Pty LtdCompatible with Apple iPod, iPhone and iPad devices, the PH-1 pH meter accessory measures and records pH values in the lab or field for use in environmental, educational and industrial applications.
Fortress Phantom Stealth metal detector
17 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Dynamic Inspection LtdDynamic Inspection has released the Fortress Phantom Stealth metal detector. The unit includes powerful digital signal processing (DSP) technology which provides high-speed precision detection, while ultrasensitivity levels detect the smallest metal contaminants.
Sigrist AquaScat online turbidity analyser
17 August, 2012 | Supplied by: B-R Controls Pty LtdThe Swiss-made Sigrist AquaScat turbidity analyser uses a free-falling sample design in which the water sample is never in contact with the cell. The cell measures turbidity through the entire sample by the 90° scattered light principle (ISO 7027).
Upscaling the production of ethnic ready meals
17 August, 2012Affordable cooking equipment such as continuous spiral ovens and mini flame grills provide a cost-effective bridge for producers of ethnic ready meals to meet skyrocketing demands.
FAM Hymaks hygienic dicer for cheese and meat products
15 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Summit Machinery ServicesThe FAM Hymaks dicer has been developed for the cheese and meat industries, which have high sanitation standards.
Goodman Fielder posts $147m loss for 2011-12
15 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Goodman Fielder LtdGoodman Fielder Limited has posted an NPAT loss of $146.9 million for the 2011-12 financial year, slightly less than the 2010-11 NPAT loss of $166.7 million.
