Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Mitsubishi FBCB 4-wheel battery electric counterbalance forklifts range

07 February, 2022 | Supplied by: MLA Holdings Pty Ltd

The Mitsubishi FBCB 4-wheel battery electric counterbalance forklifts range is now available with lithium battery power.


KUKA Hygienic Oil (HO) and Hygienic Machine (HM) variants

03 February, 2022 | Supplied by: KUKA Robotics Australia Pty Ltd

New robot variants are designed to avoid potential contamination and comply with the highest hygiene requirements.


Developments in cobot technology improve workplace safety

03 February, 2022 by John Young, APAC director at automation parts supplier, EU Automation | Supplied by: EU Automation

Collaborative robots offer a more efficient, safer workplace where humans and automation can work in tandem.


Flexicon BULK-OUT BFC Bulk Bag Discharging System

03 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

Flexicon's BULK-OUT BFC Bulk Bag Discharging System promotes the flow of bulk solid materials that have solidified during storage and shipment.


Robotic gripper with a delicate touch

28 January, 2022

Engineering researchers have demonstrated a new type of flexible, robotic gripper that is able to lift delicate egg yolks without breaking them.


Photonic application project could benefit food industry

17 January, 2022

A UK-based project is exploring optical frequency comb (OFC) technology and the development of many practical applications such as sensing for the food industry.


Berry producer sorts out feedstock to ensure high quality

13 January, 2022 | Supplied by: TOMRA Sorting Solutions Pty Ltd

TOMRA Food optical sorters have been integrated into an automated production line in Russia for cleaning blueberries, cranberries and cowberry.


Tracking oysters with blockchain

12 January, 2022

A company is using blockchain for oysters to reduce theft and keep track of provenance and sustainability.


Enmin Mi-CON 'flat pack' modular conveyor system

01 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Enmin Pty Ltd

The Mi-CON 'flat pack' modular conveyor system is designed to eliminate equipment redundancy.


Traceability with a cherry on top

21 December, 2021 | Supplied by: AgPick Technology

A Tasmanian cherry company has used AgPick's automated tracking technology in order to manage its workforce while also increasing traceability.


Macadamia processor cracks into the latest sorting tech

17 December, 2021 | Supplied by: TOMRA Sorting Solutions Pty Ltd

South African cooperative business Golden Macadamias is expanding its operation and has invested in a TOMRA 5C sorting machine.


Packline Materials Handling lifting equipment for rolls of cheese

10 December, 2021 | Supplied by: SiteCraft Materials Handling Equipment

Packline Materials Handling has launched its Stainless Lifting Equipment with clamp attachment for lifting, transporting and rotating rolls of cheese.


MLA Vulcan Pedestrian Warehousing range

09 December, 2021 | Supplied by: MLA Holdings Pty Ltd

The MLA Vulcan Pedestrian Warehousing range offers electric warehouse equipment with regenerative braking and power steering.


Flexicon Bulk Box, Tote and Bin Filler

09 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

Flexicon's Basic Filler for bulk boxes, totes, bins or other intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) loads bulk solid materials free of dust, at low cost.


Keeping supply chains stable using mathematics

02 December, 2021

To avoid supply bottlenecks and empty supermarket shelves, Fraunhofer researchers are developing software solutions using mathematics methods.


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