Consumers confused over 'organic' and 'non-GM' food labels
26 October, 2017Researchers found that many consumers have difficulty distinguishing the difference between foods labelled as "organic" and "non-genetically modified", with some viewing them as synonymous.
The cobots are coming to a food industry near you
26 October, 2017A new generation of robots is on the verge of making the breakthrough in the food and beverage industry: the cobots.
Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 6000 medium-voltage AC drives
26 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 6000 medium-voltage AC drives, from Rockwell Automation, offer expanded, user-friendly motor control for compressors, pumps and fans in variable and constant torque applications.
Flexicon Bag Dump Station
23 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty LtdThe Flexicon Bag Dump Station with explosion-proof electrical system contains dust emitted from manual dumping activities, compacts empty bags and conveys the material to an elevated destination.
Turck TBEN-S-RFID and TBEN-L-RFID interface modules
23 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdTo simplify RFID integration across industrial environments, Turck has released two interface modules: the TBEN-S-RFID and TBEN-L-RFID.
Smart glasses speed up food warehouse operations
18 October, 2017With perishable food products, speed is crucial in every part of the supply chain, but this is often hindered through slow and complicated warehouse operations. Wearable technology company Picavi has sped up this process using smart glasses in order picking, and Weerts Supply Chain has utilised their technology.
Vibrations Systems & Solutions electric, pneumatic and hydraulic vibrators
16 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty LtdElectric, pneumatic and hydraulic vibrators available in stainless steel for he food industry.
Combilift Combi-CBE4t forklift truck
16 October, 2017 | Supplied by: CombiliftCombilift has launched Combi-CBE4t, an all-wheel drive, electric, multidirectional counterbalance forklift truck, with a lift capacity of 4000 kg.
IB International hygienic pallets and crates
13 October, 2017 | Supplied by: IB PalletsIB Plaspal 281 and IB Plaspal 204 hygienic pallets, and Enduro and Honeycomb vented crates, are particularly suited to the food industry.
Dematic distributes smart glasses
11 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdAutomated technology supplier Dematic has announced it will distribute Vuzix Smart Glasses in Australia and New Zealand.
Hygienic and economical movement of dips from production to packaging
09 October, 2017 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdA mix of stainless and aluminium conveyors and corrosion-protected aluminium drives provided an affordable solution for a dip and spread manufacturer without compromising its stringent hygiene requirements.
OCEASOFT Cobalt ML3 temperature data logger
05 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Kenelec Scientific Pty LtdOCEASOFT's mobile temperature data logger, the Cobalt ML3, takes care of temperature traceability during product logistics phases, leveraging specialised long-range wireless technology.
Bestech Australia 8431 and 8432 precision miniature load cells
27 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe Bestech Australia 8431 and 8432 precision miniature load cells are designed for precise tension and compression force measurements in limited spaces.
tna energy-efficient fan for Ferguson ener-freeze 3
22 September, 2017 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltdtna has introduced an energy-efficient fan design for its Ferguson ener-freeze 3 aimed at reducing energy consumption by more than 30%.
Improving traceability in the supply chain
21 September, 2017 by Jonathan Wilkins | Supplied by: EU AutomationIn summer 2017, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) discovered that over 700,000 contaminated eggs from Dutch and Belgian farms were distributed to the UK. The final destination of each egg was unclear, so thousands of salads, sandwiches and other meals containing egg were recalled from supermarkets.
