Developments in cobot technology improve workplace safety
03 February, 2022 by John Young, APAC director at automation parts supplier, EU Automation | Supplied by: EU AutomationCollaborative robots offer a more efficient, safer workplace where humans and automation can work in tandem.
KUKA Hygienic Oil (HO) and Hygienic Machine (HM) variants
03 February, 2022 | Supplied by: KUKA Robotics Australia Pty LtdNew robot variants are designed to avoid potential contamination and comply with the highest hygiene requirements.
Robotic gripper with a delicate touch
28 January, 2022Engineering 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, 2022A 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 LtdTOMRA 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, 2022A 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 LtdThe 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 TechnologyA 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 LtdSouth 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 EquipmentPackline 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 LtdThe 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 LtdFlexicon'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, 2021To avoid supply bottlenecks and empty supermarket shelves, Fraunhofer researchers are developing software solutions using mathematics methods.
Dematic Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
01 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdAutomated guided vehicles (AGVs) are used in a variety of industries to transport and store all kinds of products and materials all without human intervention.
OLI VBS and VBSI bin aerators
01 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Oli VibratorsThe OLI range of bin aerators has been developed to assist in the eradication of problems associated with product flow from dry bulk storage.
