Materials handling & storage and supply chain

What's the missing ingredient for chocolate supply chains?

06 September, 2021

Biotechnology could be used to identify the origin of cocoa beans used in chocolate manufacturing, and also help ethical farmers get a better deal for their beans.


Camfil X-Flo Dust Collectors

01 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty Ltd

Camfil X-Flo Dust Collectors are suitable for use in various food processing applications using flour, finely ground spices, seed processing and sugar refinement.


Twice the speed and improved quality for tortilla producer

26 August, 2021 | Supplied by: Invertek Drives

A new conveyor process was introduced to the tortilla producer's existing manufacturing facility in Athens, Greece.


Track & Trace System — VML dimensioning with perspective

10 August, 2021 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

Reliable object detection is essential whenever automated systems are used for object transport.


Flexicon expands global headquarters in the US

03 August, 2021 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

Flexicon Corporation has announced it has expanded manufacturing space at its headquarters in the USA.


Mitsubishi RBF14-16-20CA series sit-down reach truck range

02 August, 2021 | Supplied by: MLA Holdings Pty Ltd

MLA Holdings released the Mitsubishi sit-down reach truck range for warehouse applications.


Flexicon BULK-OUT BFF Series Mobile Bulk Bag Discharger with Mobile Flexible Screw Conveyor

30 July, 2021 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

The Flexicon Mobile Bulk Bag Discharger with Mobile Flexible Screw Conveyor allows dust-free discharging of bulk solid materials and conveying to downstream process equipment or storage vessels throughout the plant.


Key Technology Marathon vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction

22 July, 2021 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd

Key Technology introduces its Marathon vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction.


Electric truck for VB beer deliveries in Melbourne

21 July, 2021

The Volvo FL all-electric truck will be the first of many Linfox electric vehicles that deliver Victoria Bitter.


Pneumatic control for soft robots

21 July, 2021 by Holly Ober, UC Riverside writer

Pneumatic soft robots still use some electronic components to control movements but now engineers have designed a pneumatic RAM chip using microfluidic valves.


Syntegon RPP robotic pick-and-place platform

16 July, 2021 | Supplied by: Syntegon Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd

Syntegon RPP is a robotic pick-and-place platform that automates process steps such as handling, feeding and loading.


Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Automation Expert version 21.1

16 July, 2021 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric has released version 21.1 of EcoStruxure Automation Expert, its software-centric universal automation system.


Fresh hop product developed for craft beers

14 July, 2021

Hop supplier Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) has launched a frozen fresh hops product, which could help bring fresh hop craft beer to the world.


Hyworth Forklifts is changing the game for FMCG suppliers

09 July, 2021 | Supplied by: Hyworth Forklifts

GM Jonathan Polyblank felt 2020's rebrand to Hyworth Forklifts (formerly Aussie Forklift Hire) was the right moment to refocus how the company understands and solves its customers' challenges.


Virtual automation tour announced for Coca-Cola plant

07 July, 2021 | Supplied by: Swisslog Australia & New Zealand

An Australian Coca-Cola site, which handles 60 million drinks per year, will feature on Swisslog's global virtual automation tour.


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