Materials handling & storage and supply chain

TOMRA solutions for kiwifruit packhouses

20 September, 2023 | Supplied by: TOMRA Sorting Pty Ltd

With global demand for kiwifruit increasing, packhouses are left with the objectives of increasing product capacity and meeting rigid product specifications.


Flexicon BFF Series Bulk Bag Discharger

20 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

The Flexicon BFF Series Bulk Bag Discharger has been designed to feed vacuum lines with minimal dust contamination.


The benefits of AI in food manufacturing and the supply chain

19 September, 2023 by Stephen Dombroski, Director of Food and Beverage Markets, QAD

AI enables food manufacturers to improve their operations by improving quality control and food safety, enhancing efficiency and more.


Apple harvesting robot a Victorian engineering winner

15 September, 2023

Monash University's apple harvesting robot was one of the winners at the 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards – People & Projects Victoria.


Cold chain improvements using warehouse automation

13 September, 2023

Maximising the integrity of the cold chain in the refrigerated warehouse and transport sector was discussed at the recent RWTA conference.


iEi PPC2-C17-ADL panel PC

07 September, 2023 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics Australia

ICP Electronics Australia has released iEi's PPC2-C17-ADL panel PC, which is suitable for food processing factories.


AI in full focus at upcoming Smart Manufacturing Conference

04 September, 2023

AI is believed to be the future of the industry, helping answer the Smart Manufacturing Conference's "What’s Next For Manufacturers?" question.


Bacteria-killing spikes for food production surfaces

04 September, 2023

An RMIT University study has suggested that rough antimicrobial surfaces inspired by bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings could have food production applications.


All-in-one food and beverage batching solutions

01 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control Systems

A batch automation system is comprised of several key components that work together to manage and regulate the food or beverage production process.


Access protection in a high-bay warehouse with automated material flow

01 September, 2023 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

To protect people, access to areas around automated storage and retrieval systems must be secured, but this must not hinder the transport of pallets by AGVs.


Arnott's Group opens $65m automated distribution centre in Western Sydney

31 August, 2023

The Arnott's Group continues to grow its operations in Australia by opening a 43,000 m2 automated warehouse and logistics hub in Huntingwood.


Suntory Japan installs conveying solution to improve efficiency

30 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

Suntory Japan has adopted Sidel's conveying and accumulation solution, to ensure high product quality and optimise line operations.


Key Technology COMPASS Optical Sorters

30 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd

Key Technology has released the COMPASS family of food optical sorters, designed to detect foreign material and achieve product defect removal.


Coffee conveyed from bulk bags to roaster to packaging

24 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

Mayorga Coffee has installed a bulk handling system at its roasting and packaging facility in Miami, which has improved productivity and plant cleanliness.


Frucor Suntory upgrades digital process platform

23 August, 2023

SAP SE has announced that Frucor Suntory, a beverage manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand, has implemented SAP's Business Technology Platform in its operations.


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