Racks and spur gears
03 July, 2009 byRacks and spur gears can be used to transmit power and motion between rotating shafts or convert rotational motion into linear motion.
Tecnopack pick-and-place robot
01 April, 2009The IRB 2400, an industrial robot from Tecnopack, is an anthropomorphic robot, with 6 axis. It is suitable for general product pick-and-place operations, especially when it is necessary to handle many components at the same time. It is available in three versions, with a managing capacity from 5 up to 16 kg.
End-of-line robot
01 April, 2009 byThe Oystar A+F Twinline twin-axis robot has been developed for the Twinline pick-and-place machine.
Robot control
01 June, 2008ABB has enhanced its IRC5 controller operating system with the release of RobotWare 5.10.
Robotic packing line
01 June, 2008Two Marel Food Systems companies — AEW Delford and Scanvaegt — are pioneering loading and batching technology with the IPL Batcher and RoboBatcher systems to provide meat, fish and poultry processors with intelligent robot batching machines and systems.
Data collection computer for cold storage applications
01 June, 2008LXE has released what it claims is the smallest and lightest, wireless handheld data collection computer for cold storage.
Mobile computer
01 June, 2008CipherLab has built its latest mobile computers called the 9400 series. These handheld PCs have 520 MHz computer power, 128 MB of SDRAM and many standard features all built within a lightweight compact form that fits easily into a hand.
$1.6 million funding for logistics sector
22 February, 2007At the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Annual Forum 2007, Mark Vaile, Minister for Transport & Regional Services, announced funding of $1.6 million for the freight and logistics sector.
Avoiding risk in the supply chain
11 December, 2006 by Wendy Cramer, JournalistAn unmanaged supply chain can compromise customer service and affect profitability. Australian retailers are also guilty of putting pressure on manufacturers, with some threatening to cut contracts with businesses that don't streamline their processes
Fresh food grippers
11 October, 2006The Schunk range of grippers for handling fresh food products has been extended with the release of angular gripper type LMG-44.
Proposed changes to supply chain regulations
22 March, 2006Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has invited public comment on the latest changes being proposed to the Food Standards Code – regulations that cover the content, labelling and handling of food throughout the supply chain.
Software to pack pallets
08 October, 2005Stacking different products on a pallet in a stable arrangement that makes the best use of space is an art in itself.
Transporting refrigerated food
06 October, 2005 by Amy HanFood scares, outbreaks of disease and death around the world in the 1990s have triggered major concerns and revisions to food safety arrangements
