Materials handling & storage and supply chain

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.


Save energy and optimise industrial temperature control system performance

01 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd

Intelligent e-pumps combined with Grundfos iSOLUTIONS can help optimise overall system performance, according to Grundfos Pumps.


The need for enhanced disinfecting equipment in agriculture

31 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Tecpro Australia

Recent 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: Wiliot

Wiliot 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 Ltd

Four 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 Williams

Gaining a deeper understanding of material characterisation before conveyor testing can help with optimal throughput and quality on a range of food products.


Rockwell survey finds that smart manufacturing technologies are helping Australian manufacturers deal with skills shortage

01 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

According to Ai Group, Australian businesses are facing the tightest labour market since the 1970s.


Maximizing Pump Efficiency with Grundfos iSOLUTIONS: A System-Wide Approach to Reliability and Energy Savings

01 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd

The key to efficiency is widely recognised as optimising the whole pump system not only the pumps.


Octopus inspires new gripper mechanism for robots

29 April, 2024

A 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, 2024

Investments 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 Ltd

Loma Systems demonstrated its latest detection solutions at Anuga FoodTec in Germany.


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