Cost-to-service analysis
03 July, 2009 | CoreProcess
CoreProcess has developed software which pinpoints all ‘downstream’ expenses, effectively measuring key indicators and identifying opportunities for manufacturers to streamline their distribution supply chain and reduce costs.
Pick-and-place system
03 July, 2009 | Tripax Engineering
Jorgensen Engineering has developed a robotic system for pick and place.
Rotary pouch filling and closing machine
03 July, 2009 | Perfect Packaging
The Leepack RP-8BT-Z pouch filling and sealing machine is an intermittent rotary machine with eight stations. It is designed for handling pre-made pouches such as flat and stand-up pouches (with/without zip). The machine is modular in design, with operating, adjusting and fault indication shown via a touch screen.
Shaped cake package
03 July, 2009 | STI Wonderland Australia Pty Ltd
Erlenbacher, a specialist in frozen bakery products, has chosen an octagonal folding carton for one of its product lines to help it stand out from the crowd in the freezer.
Sustainable emulsifier
03 July, 2009 | Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
Danisco sustainable emulsifiers can be used to bind oil and water in food. The emulsifiers are based on sustainable palm oil or sustainable palm kernel oil and meet the increasing consumer demand for ethically correct consumer goods.
Carton packaging
03 July, 2009 | Tetra Pak
The Tetra Pak carton packages are designed with unique shapes and sculptured sides to improve shelf appeal. Enhanced packaging material and quality printing options are used to improve package attractiveness, make the product stand out on the shelf and immediately separate the brand from the rest.
Wastewater re-use approval
03 July, 2009 | CST Wastewater Solutions
Advanced UV technology claims to have become the first company in the world to gain formal approval for wastewater re-use applications.
Beverage filler servicing
03 July, 2009 | HBM Packaging Technologies
HBM Packaging Technologies has appointed LWA Engineering as its contract service provider for the SBC range of filling machinery. SBC beverage filling machines are widely used in the wine industry throughout Australia and New Zealand with a local installed base of 30+ machines.
Membrane modules
03 July, 2009 | Koch Australia Pty Ltd
Koch Membrane Systems has released its HpHT ultrafiltration membranes that are cleanable at a temperature of 85 °C and a pH of between 2.0 and 12.5, thus removing the need to use chlorine-based cleaning agents.
Variable speed drive compressor
03 July, 2009 | Hitachi Global Air Power
Champion Compressors has extended its variable speed drive (VSD) compressor family — the V-Series — with the addition of two models: the CSE37V and CSE45V. Champion’s V-Series delivers high levels of environmental performance and provides industry with increased access to energy-efficient compressed-air solutions.
Backlit keyboard
03 July, 2009 | Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd
Backplane Systems has released the TKG-086-MB-BACKL InduProof 3 backlit keyboard that is IP68 rated and fully sealed with backlit keys.
PLC with keypad
03 July, 2009 | Micromax Pty Ltd
Micromax Sensors & Automation has introduced Unitronics’ Jazz, a PLC that includes onboard I/Os plus a full-function operator panel with numeric keypad.
Gentle horizontal mixer
03 July, 2009 | plus one percent
Egretier has released the horizontal dual mixer with a simple rotor that can mix many kinds of different raw materials together, gently.
Electric-powered pallet trucks and stackers
03 July, 2009 | Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty Ltd
Toyota Material Handling Australia has launched a range of pedestrian electric-powered pallet trucks and electric-powered stackers.
Hygienic housing
03 July, 2009 | Rittal Pty Ltd
Rittal has available its hygienic design housing series made of stainless steel with surfaces that allow easy cleaning.

