Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Materials research: cracking the 'Brazil nut' puzzle

21 April, 2021

Why do the largest nuts rise to the top? This discovery has the potential to lead to better industrial equipment that allows for more uniform mixtures in the food processing industry.


Australia Post to opt out of food deliveries

21 April, 2021

Australia Post's announcement to stop food deliveries on some perishable goods may be bad news for some small-scale food producers.


Thinking about your supply chain solutions

16 April, 2021 by Paul Eastwood, CEO and Founder of Pollen Consulting Group | Supplied by: Argon & Co ANZ

Supply chains are changing at a breakneck pace. Before you decide to change, check it has longevity and isn't a knee-jerk reaction to a short-term spike.


Mitsubishi and Nichiyu FBCB series forklifts

15 April, 2021 | Supplied by: MLA Holdings Pty Ltd

The latest addition to the FBCB series offers a choice of nine models with an updated design and capacities ranging from 1000 to 3500 kg.


Using AI to minimise overproduction and food waste

14 April, 2021

German research is using artificial intelligence to show how the production of dairy, meat, bakery and other products can be optimised to reduce food waste.


Shaking up powdered chocolate mix production

13 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

A protein shake maker has improved productivity and worker safety using two mobile flexible screw conveyors from Flexicon, each dedicated to a separate blender.


Aussie macadamias: from seed to snack

30 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Australian Macadamia Society

Why ingredient origin is key to gaining consumer trust.


SMC invests in local manufacturing in 2021

17 March, 2021 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

The move to invest in the local economy hopes to shorten customer lead times allowing for quick and efficient solutions for customers with complex problems.


Timmer timLIFT vacuum lifting portfolio

10 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Timmer GmbH

Timmer's expanded vacuum lifting portfolio isdesigned to be significantly more ergonomic and quieter in operation than its predecessors.


Big Joe Forklifts back in Australia after years abroad

01 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Koala Forklifts

The electric forklift company said the business had experienced rapid growth after its portfolio was distributed through the North American industrial truck industry.


Big Joe materials handling equipment range

01 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Koala Forklifts

The Big Joe equipment range is now back in Australia and available with more technology, features and options.


Environmentally futureproofing the logistics sector

01 March, 2021

SAI Global has revealed its pathway for the logistics sector to reduce its environmental impact through the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.


Innovating the food and beverage supply chain for the 'new normal'

19 February, 2021 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

The volatility of the COVID-19 crisis, along with its influence on consumer buying behaviour, has directly impacted the entire F&B supply chain.


Cobots for the modern factory

18 February, 2021 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

SMC Corporation has embraced the collaborative robots (cobots) trend, producing components to complement these applications.


Harting hosts industrial automation webinar series

17 February, 2021 | Supplied by: Harting (HK) Limited

Harting is running a webinar series about Industrial Ethernet trends.


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