TOMRA solutions for kiwifruit packhouses
20 September, 2023 | Supplied by: TOMRA Sorting Pty LtdWith 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 LtdThe 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, QADAI 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, 2023Monash 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, 2023Maximising 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 AustraliaICP 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, 2023AI 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, 2023An 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 SystemsA 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 LtdTo 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, 2023The 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 LtdSuntory 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 LtdKey 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 LtdMayorga 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, 2023SAP SE has announced that Frucor Suntory, a beverage manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand, has implemented SAP's Business Technology Platform in its operations.

