Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Robotic gripper with a delicate touch

28 January, 2022

Engineering researchers have demonstrated a new type of flexible, robotic gripper that is able to lift delicate egg yolks without breaking them.


Photonic application project could benefit food industry

17 January, 2022

A UK-based project is exploring optical frequency comb (OFC) technology and the development of many practical applications such as sensing for the food industry.


Berry producer sorts out feedstock to ensure high quality

13 January, 2022 | Supplied by: TOMRA Sorting Solutions Pty Ltd

TOMRA Food optical sorters have been integrated into an automated production line in Russia for cleaning blueberries, cranberries and cowberry.


Tracking oysters with blockchain

12 January, 2022

A company is using blockchain for oysters to reduce theft and keep track of provenance and sustainability.


Enmin Mi-CON 'flat pack' modular conveyor system

01 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Enmin Pty Ltd

The Mi-CON 'flat pack' modular conveyor system is designed to eliminate equipment redundancy.


Traceability with a cherry on top

21 December, 2021 | Supplied by: AgPick Technology

A Tasmanian cherry company has used AgPick's automated tracking technology in order to manage its workforce while also increasing traceability.


Macadamia processor cracks into the latest sorting tech

17 December, 2021 | Supplied by: TOMRA Sorting Solutions Pty Ltd

South African cooperative business Golden Macadamias is expanding its operation and has invested in a TOMRA 5C sorting machine.


Packline Materials Handling lifting equipment for rolls of cheese

10 December, 2021 | Supplied by: SiteCraft

Packline Materials Handling has launched its Stainless Lifting Equipment with clamp attachment for lifting, transporting and rotating rolls of cheese.


Flexicon Bulk Box, Tote and Bin Filler

09 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

Flexicon's Basic Filler for bulk boxes, totes, bins or other intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) loads bulk solid materials free of dust, at low cost.


MLA Vulcan Pedestrian Warehousing range

09 December, 2021 | Supplied by: MLA Holdings Pty Ltd

The MLA Vulcan Pedestrian Warehousing range offers electric warehouse equipment with regenerative braking and power steering.


Keeping supply chains stable using mathematics

02 December, 2021

To avoid supply bottlenecks and empty supermarket shelves, Fraunhofer researchers are developing software solutions using mathematics methods.


OLI VBS and VBSI bin aerators

01 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Oli Vibrators

The OLI range of bin aerators has been developed to assist in the eradication of problems associated with product flow from dry bulk storage.


Ozkor PPX-1165 plastic pallets rental service

01 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Ozkor Pty Ltd

Australian plastic pallet specialist company Ozkor is providing a rental service for its PPX-1165 plastic pallet.


Dematic Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

01 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are used in a variety of industries to transport and store all kinds of products and materials all without human intervention.


Enmin expansion continues with launch of new electrical division

26 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Enmin Pty Ltd

Enmin has expanded its range of services with a dedicated electrical services division to encompass all forms of electrical installation and maintenance.


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