Inventory reduction with in-bin blending
28 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Matcon Ltd
A leading provider of specialty powders for the medical industry needed to respond to changing client requirements and wanted to implement lean manufacturing practices. Matcon was called on to bridge the gap between theory and practical powder processing.
Omron Trajexia stand-alone modular motion platform
25 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Trajexia is a stand-alone modular motion platform system that allows maximum flexibility and scalability. At the heart of the system lies the TJ2 multitasking machine controller. Powered by a 64-bit processor, it can perform motion tasks such as e-cam, e-gearbox, registration control and interpolation, all via simple motion commands.
Interface WMCP Overload Protected Stainless Steel Miniature Load Cell
22 April, 2011 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The Interface WMCP Overload Protected Stainless Steel Miniature Load Cell model adds overload protection to the WMC family features of environmentally sealed, stainless steel housings, proprietary temperature-compensated strain gauges and small load cell sizes for convenient mounting and machine integration.
Traceability and Brazilian UHT milk
23 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Tetra Pak
Brazilian food cooperative Aurora is harnessing Tetra Pak’s next-generation traceability solution to increase production efficiency and add brand value to a newly launched UHT milk product.
Mobile computers for Parmalat
23 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Intermec Technologies Aust Pty Ltd
“As we look to expand our manufacturing and distribution capacity in the coming year, we will rely heavily on new technology to enhance our WMS and improve our overall operations,” said Vince Campanelli, Vice President at Parmalat, a global producer of milk and dairy products, fruit juices, cultured products and cheese products. “The use of the CK71s on both the manufacturing and distribution floors will help streamline all aspects of our business, from shipping and receiving to inventory, picking and more.”
Hunter Bottling Company commissions new forklifts
23 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty Ltd
A leading wine bottling operation has extended its 28-year partnership with Toyota forklift trucks by commissioning five new machines.
Flexicon Tip-Tite high-lift box/container tipper
16 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited
The Tip-Tite high-lift box/container tipper discharges dust free into vessels 183 to 305 cm above the plant floor.
Key Technology Horizon horizontal motion conveyor
16 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
Horizon is a horizontal motion conveyor that features a maintenance-free mechanical drive.
Servus Intralogistik transport robots
16 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Swisslog Australia
Swisslog and Austrian Heron Group have founded the Servus Intralogistik joint venture to develop and manufacture state-of-the-art transport robots.
Vocollect voice-directed computing technology
16 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd
Vocollect voice-directed computing technology is claimed to increase productivity, accuracy and throughput, reduce labour costs and enhanced OHS.
Enmin LD electromagnetic vibratory drives
16 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Enmin Pty Ltd
The latest generation of electromagnetic vibratory drives from Enmin are proving their flexibility in satisfying vibratory feeder requirements where long or very wide trays are a requirement.
Haydon Kerk spline rail actuator
16 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty Ltd
Haydon Kerk has created a spline rail actuator to provide a compact, programmable mechanical drive, with guidance on a single compact component.
Wedderburn Vantage RFS Lite weighing traceability system
15 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Wedderburn Pty Ltd
The Wedderburn Vantage RFS Lite system has been developed specifically for recipe control in the food industry. The weighing unit incorporates an electronic traceability system without the costly infrastructure of shop-floor networking.
Conveying upgrades for peanut processor
03 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited
Peanut processor Nutco is Canada’s biggest supplier of organic peanut butter to the US and also supplies peanut butter in bulk to confectioners and bakers. The company specialises in packaging most of its production for sale under private labels.
Schenck Process Disocont Tersus continuous feeder control
07 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Schenck Process Australia Pty Ltd
Schenck Process has added intuitive touch-screen operation, intelligent interfaces and optimised modularity to its Disocont Tersus measurement, control and regulation for device continuous feeding.
