Apples ain't necessarily apples — travels with apples and spy apples
24 March, 2017 by Cornelia ZoggOn the long journey from the fruit plantation to the retailer's shelf, fruits can quickly perish. In particular, the refrigeration inside the cargo containers is not always guaranteed and existing methods for measuring the temperature are not sufficiently reliable. A sensor developed at Empa in Switzerland solves this problem. It looks like a piece of fruit and acts like a piece of fruit — but is actually a spy.
Oceasoft Bluetooth-enabled dataloggers for cold-chain monitoring
22 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Kenelec Scientific Pty LtdOceasoft has developed two tools to streamline the high-volume management of its Bluetooth-enabled datalogger products.
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-N1 3-in-1 handheld tablet
17 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Panasonic Australia Pty LimitedPanasonic has launched the Toughpad FZ-N1, a lightweight, rugged, 3-in-1 handheld tablet that combines the productivity benefits of a mobile barcode reader, phone and tablet in one device.
ISO project committee aims to simplify traceability
16 February, 2017A new ISO project committee has been established to make traceability simpler for all supply chain actors by using a uniform ISO language globally.
LinMot linear motor with integrated drive
13 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdMotion Technologies has released the LinMot linear motor with integrated drive.
Intralogistics: the start of the road to the smart supply chain
13 February, 2017Intralogistics, like logistics, is about the handling and flow of goods and materials. But with intralogistics, this takes place not on the roads, but instead within a company site.
Leuze electronic MLC 530 SPG safety light curtain
10 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdLeuze electronic has introduced the MLC 530 SPG (Smart Process Gating) safety light curtain.
Flexicon pneumatic weigh hopper with fill/pass valve
09 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty LtdA weigh hopper with a fill/pass valve for dilute-phase pneumatic conveying systems has been introduced by Flexicon.
Wine producer quenches thirst for growth
31 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Manhattan Associates Pty LtdA new warehouse and distribution management solution has helped 14 Degrees grow and deliver better service.
Wyma Electric Bin Tipper
16 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Wyma Engineering (NZ) LtdWyma's Electric Bin Tipper eliminates the risk of contaminants, with no risk of hydraulic oil leaking onto produce.
Tsubaki G8 Series Neptune corrosion-resistant chain
13 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Tsubaki Australia Pty LtdTsubaki's G8 Series Neptune corrosion-resistant chain is an RS roller chain that combines protection against corrosive environments and maximum chain strength.
Enerpac XC-Series cordless pumps
11 January, 2017 | Supplied by: EnerpacEnerpac's XC-Series cordless pumps actuate hydraulic tools as quickly as a basic electric-powered pump and create up to 700 bar of pressure.
Exair 316SS Threaded Line Vac
09 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdExair has added smaller and larger sizes to the air-operated 316 Stainless Steel Threaded Line Vac conveyor product line which convert ordinary pipe into an inline conveying system.
Tsubaki G8 Series Lambda chain
21 December, 2016 | Supplied by: Tsubaki Australia Pty LtdTsubaki's G8 Series Lambda chain is suitable for food production environments.
Mosca EVOLUTION SoniXs MS-6 strapping machine
21 December, 2016 | Supplied by: MORE PACKAGING GROUP ANZ PTY LTDMosca's EVOLUTION SoniXs MS-6 fully automated strapping machines come with the sealing unit positioned on the side of the machine body for strapping of heavy products or items transported close to the ground.