Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Coles opens high-tech fulfilment centre in greater Melbourne

23 September, 2024

Transitioning from a local to central fulfilment model, Coles opens its first CFC which has a 'hive' of 700 bots that can complete online orders in five minutes.


Unlocking AI: strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector

17 September, 2024 by Todd Redwood*, Global Managing Director, BSI Group | Supplied by: BSI Group

As the AI transformation gathers pace, we can expect AI tools to become established in the food sector.


Key Technology Iso-Flo, Impulse, Zephyr and Marathon vibratory conveyors

11 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd

Key Technology introduces high-capacity vibratory conveyors for advanced food-handling applications.


Getting a better grasp with robotic squeezing force tool

20 August, 2024

When handling delicate items such as fruit, measuring the robotic squeezing force is crucial to help prevent slippage or damage — QUT develops new tool to help.


DB Schenker to showcase logistics at Fine Food Australia

20 August, 2024

DB Schenker is showcasing its logistics solutions at the food trade event Fine Food Australia expo.  


CeMAT Australia to return in 2025 with broader scope

13 August, 2024

The global supply chain was the focus for CeMAT Australia 2024. Now, organisers are looking to add more industries to the mix for next year's event.


Antares Vision Group ALL-IN-ONE inspection system

09 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Enmin Pty Ltd

Antares Vision Group's ALL-IN-ONE system is designed to eliminate the need for multiple inspection machines.


Sidel RoboAccess_Pal S robotic and cobotic palletising solution

09 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

RoboAccess_Pal S, Sidel's latest robotic and cobotic palletising solution, will be in action at FachPack.


Off-the-shelf collaborative palletiser for Australia

05 August, 2024

OnRobot has partnered with Queensland-based DCISIV Technologies to introduce an off-the-shelf collaborative palletiser for SMEs in Australia.


Key Technology COMPASS optical sorter for IQF products

30 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd

Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces its COMPASS optical sorter for individually quick frozen (IQF) products such as fruits, vegetables, seafood, poultry and meat.


The development of food GMPs

25 July, 2024 by Jonny Parker | Supplied by: Fishbowl Inventory Asia Pacific

Good manufacturing practices (GMPs) in the food industry are in place to ensure that the products that consumers use daily are safe for consumption.


Improving traceability with a warehouse management system

27 June, 2024 by Danilo Potocnik, Head of Sales, Stoecklin Logistics | Supplied by: Stoecklin Logistics

When it comes to supply chain management, advanced technologies are playing a role in optimising operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance.


Dematic's new automation solution for the meat processing industry

25 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Dematic has developed a new end-to-end automation solution with its first rollout at an Australian meat processing facility.


Filling machine electrically driven for increased output

07 June, 2024 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

Packserv looked to SMC's electric actuator range to help bolster its fillers and cappers production capabilities.


The future of robotics inspired by nature

04 June, 2024

Researchers have shared a novel hybrid-driven origami gripper, designed to grasp and manipulate objects with versatility and precision.


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