Helping robots come to grips with motive and context
13 August, 2019Robots need to understand motive and context to perform tasks safely, opening up new avenues of research into multiple complex technologies and robotics.
Sliced finger incident at fruit processor
12 August, 2019SPC Ardmona Operations Ltd has been fined $25,000 without conviction after a worker's finger was partially severed by moving machinery.
How can food manufacturers halve waste?
08 August, 2019 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsSeparator technology from CST is designed to remove 50% of the water from wastewater sludge, creating a more compact output that can save on disposal costs.
Mitsubishi lithium-ion powered forklifts
02 August, 2019 | Supplied by: MLA Holdings Pty LtdMitsubishi forklifts are designed to be smooth, safe and easy to operate, making them suitable for safe, clean and productive lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.
A crushing success for Kaeser and Teusner Wines
01 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaKaeser's SK 25 rotary screw compressor has been successfully installed at Teusner Wines, providing high-quality crushed grapes.
Australis Engineering simPAL Mini Cobot Palletiser
01 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Australis Engineering Pty LtdsimPAL Mini is a cobot palletiser combining smart software and smart hardware to create a highly flexible palletising solution.
Flexco Segmented Transfer Plates
01 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Flexco AustraliaFlexco has released a segmented transfer plate that is designed to prevent product and falling objects or debris from jamming inside the transfer.
Robotics made easier for food and beverage applications
30 July, 2019 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandDesigned to make robotic applications easier, the SMC Wireless Fieldbus System EX600-W was used to develop a solution for a manufacturing process at CopRice.
Schmersal SLC/SLG 440 IP69K series safety light curtains
19 July, 2019 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdSchmersal has released a range of safety light curtains for a range of hygiene-sensitive sectors, including the food and beverage industry.
Efficient process-controlled access guarding without muting sensors
16 July, 2019 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdSystems such as conveyor lines with safety light curtains must often reliably distinguish between people and merchandise.
Benefits of blockchain technology in food production
15 July, 2019Implementing blockchain technology in food production reduces intermediaries, ensuring accuracy of data and transparency of interactions.
Packing Materials Handling roll lifter
15 July, 2019 | Supplied by: SiteCraftPackline Materials Handling stainless steel roll handling solution has an extended reach that allows rolls of film and foil to be picked vertically to and from a pallet.
Compressed air specialist reduces global warming potential
10 July, 2019 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaKaeser Compressors has announced that all its refrigerant dryers will use the non-ozone depleting R-513A refrigerant by the end of 2019.
Tecpro Level Wind Hose Guide
09 July, 2019 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaThe Tecpro Level Wind Hose Guide is designed to minimise bunches or tangles in hoses.
2019 fresh food safety guidelines released
09 July, 2019Following on from recent contamination and tampering incidents, an updated version of the Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety has been released by FPSC A-NZ.
