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Project Wing drones deliver burritos in Australia
Project Wing is using drone tests to deliver burritos and medicine to rural communities on the border of the ACT and NSW. [ + ]
Contactless food-delivery system floats food to the mouth
An innovative new device levitates droplets of food and then uses sound waves to transport them, delivering them directly onto the tongue. [ + ]
The myths around food-grade compressed air
A common misconception in the food industry is that to have oil-free compressed air you need an oil-free compressor. [ + ]
Managing additive doses in personalised food
ViscoTec suggests the key to creating personalised food is ensuring the aromas, colouring and probiotics are all dosed precisely. [ + ]
Progressing cavity pumps for high pressure or viscous food and beverage applications
With the right system design, progressing cavity pumps can reduce cost, lower maintenance needs and achieve better results in complex conveying applications within food and beverage production. [ + ]
Why integrate identification and inspection?
Identification and inspection are powerful technologies. They can improve efficiencies and product quality. This Q&A outlines what they can achieve when integrated. [ + ]
The ultimate kitchen on the go
Need a toaster in the centre console in your SUV? What about a rotisserie driven by the power take-off? No? A slow cooker that sits beside the engine? Pasta maker, gas hob, deployable dining table and worktop? OK, how about a herb garden and spice rack in the rear windows? [ + ]
Detect Salmonella Dublin in 24 hours — new test offers a hundredfold improvement in detection
A new test allows accurate, rapid testing for Salmonella bacteria, one of the leading causes of foodborne illness across all regions of the world. [ + ]
Automating yoghurt production in Chobani's new plant
When building its $30-million plant, yoghurt maker Chobani wanted to partner with automation and electrical experts who could respond to a production process based on a 'through process' as opposed to a 'batching process'. [ + ]
Ready meals in Australian supermarkets are still much too salty
The average Australian ready meal contains 50% of the recommended adult daily salt intake, with some containing more than 100%. [ + ]
From pollutant to sustainable product — transforming olive mill wastewater
The more than 30 billion litres of wastewater generated by olive oil processors each year represents a huge challenge for the conventional wastewater treatment techniques. [ + ]
Food fault lines: mapping class through food chains
Where do Sydneysiders buy their food? This fascinating article looks at the Harris Farm Hedge and the Red Rooster line and other distributions found by mapping food store locations on Google Maps. [ + ]
Maintain precise dimensions with 3D vision sensors from SICK
The 3D vision sensor designed for industrial use — the TriSpector1000 from SICK. [ + ]
Waste away: weighing technology reduces food waste
Winnow, a London-based company, has developed a 'smart-scale' technology to help companies measure, monitor and reduce their food waste. Users identify the food they are disposing of using a touch screen tablet and the scale records the weight of the food and calculates the environmental and monetary costs. [ + ]
Reducing Salmonella contamination in mangoes
Fresh produce almost needs to come with a food safety warning. [ + ]
