Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Rotork IQT intelligent part-turn valve actuator

07 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Rotork Australia

Rotork's IQT intelligent part-turn valve actuator has been upgraded with a range of data logging and communication capabilities.


Uni students develop wine industry software that could "help feed the world"

25 June, 2015

A software system for the viticulture industry developed by a team of Australian university students could one day be applied to global food production.


Coming in from the cold — the importance of food traceability in cold storage environments

24 June, 2015 by David Thompson, Australian Business Manager, Honeywell Scanning & Mobility, ANZ | Supplied by: Honeywell Scanning & Mobility

It is vital that Australian cold storage and distribution operators understand that just as cold temperature conditions such as cold air, frost and condensation can make life a challenge for workers operating in these environments, they also create a specific challenge for tracking goods throughout the supply chain.


Robotic harvesting of broccoli

24 June, 2015

Good news for farmers, bad news for kids: the production of broccoli could soon be easier and cheaper thanks to 3D camera technology.


Diageo delivers with 'one touch' supply chain

19 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Alcohol manufacturer Diageo Australia's new distribution centre features a 'one touch' supply chain, which has enabled the company to respond to customer demand for 'just in time' deliveries.


FANUC CR-35iA heavy-duty collaborative robot

17 June, 2015 | Supplied by: John Hart Pty Ltd

The FANUC CR-35iA heavy-duty collaborative robot uses integrated vision technology to automatically stop itself from functioning as soon as it touches the human working alongside it.


Cheese company chooses forklift that can access all areas

05 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty Ltd

Hellenic Cheese recently chose a Toyota BT walkie stacker forklift for its material handling needs due largely to its ability to access confined spaces.


Wrap? Shrink? Stretch? Comparing pallet packaging systems

29 May, 2015 | Supplied by: BEUMER Group Australia Pty Ltd

There are three different palletising packaging techniques on the market: shrink hooding, stretch wrapping and stretch hooding.


Motion Technologies planetary roller screws

27 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty Ltd

Planetary roller screws are available from Motion Technologies in sizes ranging from 8 to 25 mm diameter, 1 to 10 mm lead and 1.9 to 36 kN load ratings.


Ashworth Omni-Pro conveyor belt

19 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Ashworth Bros Inc.

Ashworth's Omni-Pro conveyor belt features zero-tension, 360° buttonless welds, which are strong and easy to clean.


Sonoco ThermoSafe re-usable bulk insulated container

15 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Sonoco Thermosafe

Sonoco ThermoSafe has launched a re-usable bulk insulated container featuring a 1200 x 800 mm footprint and 440 L of storage capacity for storing and distributing dry ice and perishable goods globally.


EXAIR Threaded Line Vac to turn pipe into a conveyor

15 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd

EXAIR's aluminium 3/8″ NPT and 1/2″ NPT Threaded Line Vac air-operated conveyors convert ordinary pipe into a powerful conveying system for parts, scrap, trim and other bulk materials.


Wyma Bin and Bag Tipper

13 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Wyma Engineering (NZ) Ltd

The Wyma Bin and Bag Tipper gently tips fresh produce stored in bags, bins or boxes that are too heavy for manual unloading.


Mettler-Toledo ICS4 and ICS6 industrial compact scales

13 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo Ltd

The Mettler-Toledo ICS4 and ICS6 are industrial compact scales.


Kaeser delivers compressed air to eucalyptus oil manufacturer

12 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors Australia

FGB Natural Products recently called on Kaeser Compressors to replace its ageing compressed air system.


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