Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Thomas Foods rebuilds meat processing facility with Dematic

08 June, 2021 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Thomas Foods International is set to use Dematic automation equipment at its new meat processing facility in Murray Bridge, South Australia.


Mushroom robot: picks and trims button mushrooms

04 June, 2021

In an effort to automate the harvesting of button mushrooms, researchers have developed a robotic mechanism for picking and trimming.


Italian beer company uses blockchain traceability

02 June, 2021 | Supplied by: EY

Italian beer company Birra Peroni is using EY OpsChain Traceability to bring transparency to its supply chain using NFTs — from field to each bottle.


Bringing Industrial Ethernet direct to the field device with single cable technology

02 June, 2021 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control Systems

Every manufacturer is unique in their needs and requirements, and considering new automation technology can sometimes feel overwhelming.


Eriez vibratory and feeders equipment for bulk materials

31 May, 2021 | Supplied by: Eriez Magnetics Pty Ltd

Eriez has a complete line of vibratory products to convey, screen and feed materials in quantities ranging from a few spoonfuls to many tons per hour.


Dematic Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RSs)

25 May, 2021 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

The Dematic Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RSs) are designed to maximise pallet storage capacity, safety and operational resilience.


Flexco Europe Aero Connectivity app for conveyor belt assembly

24 May, 2021 | Supplied by: Flexco Australia

To further enhance belt splice connections, Flexco Europe now connects its splice presses with an app that displays important cycle data.


Sterling Systems BatchPro-SA batching automation and control application

24 May, 2021 | Supplied by: Sterling Systems and Controls Inc

The Sterling Systems BatchPro-SA batching automation and control application is designed to eliminate error, ensure lot and material traceability, and optimise throughput and profitability.


Rockwell Automation Australia independent cart technology

19 May, 2021 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

Independent cart technology uses magnets to precisely control motion with frictionless propulsion.


Powder handling product for Matcon Manual Cone Valve (MCV) range

14 May, 2021 | Supplied by: Matcon Limited

Matcon has launched a new product to its Manual Cone Valve (MCV) range, which is designed to add powder handling capabilities to the range.


Woolworths to partner with KNAPP for automated fulfillment centre

10 May, 2021

Woolworths has announced plans to construct a new automated fulfillment centre in Auburn, NSW, for improved delivery of online grocery orders.


Piab MX suction cups

07 May, 2021 | Supplied by: Piab

The suction cups can pick up various objects primarily for the logistics, warehousing, e-commerce and recycling industries.


Eriez Xtreme magnet/detector system

01 May, 2021 | Supplied by: Eriez Magnetics Pty Ltd

Eriez magnet/detector system rejects metal contamination in one pass.


NORDAC ON smart inverters

28 April, 2021 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty Ltd

NORDAC ON was specially developed to meet the requirements of horizontal conveyor technology in the field of warehousing.


Thread In Motion Glogi smart glove

23 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Thread In Motion

Working hands-free, integrated with warehouse management and monitoring systems, the product helps speed up operations.


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