Merck Millipore TOS-MUP medium for bifidobacteria enumeration in milk
29 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Merck Pty Ltd
TOS-MUP medium is suitable for the enumeration of bifidobacteria in milk products.
ABB motor and gear unit packages
29 August, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has released a comprehensive offer of motor and gear unit packages that enables robot integrators to create custom solutions for work piece positioners, robot carriers, track motions, servo guns and indexing conveyers. The motor and gear units are designed to optimise cost-efficiency and performance and to simplify integration and operation.
Dwyer Instruments Series GWB Guided Wave Radar Transmitter for Solids
29 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Series GWB Guided Wave Radar Transmitter for Solids is a level transmitter providing an analog and switching output (4 to 20 mA as well as an NC SPST switch output) to provide continuous level indication of powder bulk material.
Dosing oil into vegetable trays at Lea Green Foods
26 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
UK-based Lea Green Foods is using innovative peristaltic pump technology to dose oil into vegetable trays with both precision and cleanliness.
Sick ColorRanger E high-speed 3D camera
26 August, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
3D imaging is ideal where height, shape or volume is of importance for the production process. However, to make a complete quality or grading decision, it is often necessary to also consider the colour of the parts produced. This is, for instance, common in grading of fruits and vegetables, shape and baking degree verification of baked goods, and fill level and colour verification in beverages. By considering both 3D and colour aspects, more reliable decisions can be made which improve the product quality and reduce waste.
Kronen Vortex sanitising waterflow system for fresh-cuts
26 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Reactive Engineering Pty Ltd
The Kronen Vortex sanitising waterflow system claims germ reduction on fresh-cut products.
Kronen AS 16 automatic apple peeling and slicing machine
26 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Reactive Engineering Pty Ltd
The Kronen AS 16 automatic apple peeling and slicing machine is suitable for processing apples with diameters from 60-120 mm. It is able to peel, slice or segment and core up to 2000 apples/h. Switching from one apple size to another size can be easily set within 2 min online at the machine during the peeling process (no further auxiliary tool is needed).
Heat and Control Universal Product Cooker
24 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd
Hard bite-style potato chips get their desirable extra crunchy texture from the unique oil temperature profile produced by batch fryers. But the limitations of producing such chips in batches of only a few hundred kilograms per hour has previously required processors to install multiple batch fryers.
Cattle tick vaccine a step closer
17 August, 2011
Australian scientists believe they may be a step closer to finding a cattle tick vaccine that could save the national cattle and dairy industries approximately $175 million per annum and reduce the need for pesticides.
Arrow Scientific FeedChek test for detecting MBM in cattle feed
16 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
The FeedChek test is designed to detect MBM in cattle feed to assist users to comply with regulations to prevent the spread of mad cow disease.
New freeze-dry method good for processing fish
03 August, 2011
A freeze-dry technique could potentially be applied to add value to meat components considered to be less appealing.
The global foodborne disease crisis
02 August, 2011
Recently, a virulent strain of enterohaemorrhagic E. coli caused around 50 deaths and sickened more than 4000 across Europe, the majority in Germany. The source of the infections is believed to have been organic fenugreek sprouts grown from contaminated seeds. As a result of this deadly outbreak, new regulations, improved surveillance and disease prevention strategies, particularly pertaining to produce, will likely emerge throughout the world.
Integrating a network of wireless sensors
02 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Zigsense
Nowadays, wireless sensors are a viable solution for a broad spectrum of projects. Being wireless they offer installation cost savings and flexibility and can be integrated with standard control systems.
New technology to produce higher yielding crops
01 August, 2011
The ANU and Bayer Crop Science sign a research agreement to develop new technology to produce higher yielding food crops.
Lawson M3 Graphical Lot Tracker supply chain traceability tool
29 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Lawson Software Australia Pty Ltd
The Lawson M3 Graphical Lot Tracker is a preconfigured supply chain traceability solution. Designed for rapid implementation and ease of use, the solution can help food and beverage companies gain greater control over food supply chain safety and quality, and help them address compliance and traceability.
