The need for enhanced disinfecting equipment in agriculture
31 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaRecent outbreaks of avian influenza (H5N1) in Victoria, Australia, and across the globe have highlighted an urgent need for enhanced biosecurity measures in the agricultural sector.
Wiliot Ambient IoT Food Safety Initiative
24 May, 2024 | Supplied by: WiliotWiliot has introduced an Ambient IoT Food Safety Initiative that is designed to help the food industry create safer, more traceable supply chains, ahead of FSMA's Rule 204 January 2026 Compliance.
Kinrise Snackfoods automates its manufacturing facility using AMRs
20 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty LtdFour autonomous mobile robots have been deployed across the Kinrise Snackfoods manufacturing facility to automate the pallet handling process, and more.
Material testing provides insights for conveyor selection
10 May, 2024 by Del WilliamsGaining a deeper understanding of material characterisation before conveyor testing can help with optimal throughput and quality on a range of food products.
Octopus inspires new gripper mechanism for robots
29 April, 2024A new robotic suction cup that can grasp rough, curved and heavy objects has been developed by scientists at the University of Bristol.
Cold chain tech revenue projected to exceed AU$10 billion
11 April, 2024Investments in temperature and humidity monitoring solutions are set to surpass AU$10 billion by 2032.
Loma Flex Conveyor System
10 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Inspection Systems Pty LtdLoma Systems demonstrated its latest detection solutions at Anuga FoodTec in Germany.
Stop blaming COVID for supply chain issues
08 April, 2024 by Stephen Dombroski, Director of Consumer Markets, QAD | Supplied by: QAD Australia Pty LtdHow a mix of supplier diversity, just-in-time, safety stock and economic order quantity will help food companies navigate potential global disruptions.
PepsiCo builds high-capacity logistics automation system in Thailand
28 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdPepsiCo has partnered with Dematic to integrate automation as a central feature of its expanded production and logistics facility in Rojana, Thailand.
Americold opens temperature-controlled facility in WA
26 March, 2024 | Supplied by: AmericoldAmericold continues its expansion in Australia with the recent opening of its facility in Spearwood, Western Australia.
Meeting tomorrow's demands in the food & beverage industry
19 March, 2024 by David Rubie, Industry Logistics Manager, Dematic | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdFor companies to compete in Australia's $23 billion food and beverage industry, they must understand and overcome many challenges.
Hyster PC1.5 Lithium-ion-powered pallet truck
13 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Adapt-A-Lift GroupThe Hyster PC1.5 Lithium-ion-powered pallet truck is suitable for food processing facilities.
Universal Robots debuts its cobot solutions at APPEX 2024
13 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Universal RobotsUR is demonstrating its UR30 locally for the first time at APPEX 2024, along with a box palletising solution.
Women in automation: Ella Shakeri
06 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Swisslog AustraliaIn the lead-up to International Women's Day 2024, Swisslog System Design Engineer Ella Shakeri is encouraging more women to enter STEM jobs and, in particular, warehouse automation.
Flexicon Twin Tilt-Down flexible screw conveyor on mobile base built to 3-A standard
01 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty LtdNew from Flexicon is a Twin Tilt-Down Flexible Screw Conveyor system with dual hoppers on a common mobile base, constructed and finished to 3-A sanitary standards.
