Robot range
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Marand Precision Engineering
The Kuka KR5 sixx CR — Cleanroom Robot features a 5 kg payload and is available in two versions: the KR5 sixx R650 CR with 650 mm reach and the KR5 sixx R850 CR with 850 mm reach. Both are compact, high-speed robots that meet ISO Class 3 requirements and are double foil packed under cleanroom conditions.
Preventing spiral breakdowns
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Locker Group
Ashworth has created a solution for processors to easily pinpoint undetected high-tension problems to prevent spiral breakdowns.
Cost-to-service analysis
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: CoreProcess
CoreProcess has developed software which pinpoints all ‘downstream’ expenses, effectively measuring key indicators and identifying opportunities for manufacturers to streamline their distribution supply chain and reduce costs.
Management software
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the latest version of its Proficy Change Management, version 5.9, featuring web-based client enhancements that provide users with ‘thin’ client capability for version control, audit trails and secure access for popular automation products.
Electric-powered pallet trucks and stackers
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty Ltd
Toyota Material Handling Australia has launched a range of pedestrian electric-powered pallet trucks and electric-powered stackers.
Pick-and-place system
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Tripax Engineering
Jorgensen Engineering has developed a robotic system for pick and place.
Racks and spur gears
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: TEA Transmissions Pty Ltd
Racks and spur gears can be used to transmit power and motion between rotating shafts or convert rotational motion into linear motion.
Collapsible pallet bin
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Pallenz Plastics Limited
Pallenz Plastics has released a collapsible pallet bin.
UHF RFID tags
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Peacock Bros Pty Ltd
UPM Raflatac optimised Dog Bone, Short Dipole and Frog RFID tags claim improved performance. The updated UHF EPC, Class 1 Gen2 products have been enhanced with Impinj’s Monza3 ICs. All three products offer 96-bit EPC memory, high read sensitivity and reliability across long read ranges, making them appropriate for a wide range of applications. Moreover, they function near challenging materials such as metals, liquids and on closely packed products.
Moving olive oil
24 June, 2009 | Supplied by: CHEP Australia
The company moves olive oil in various formats. To ensure maximum freshness and minimal product damage, one of the solutions deployed by BBL is the use of Chep’s cubic containers, Chepbox Bulk Liquids and the Unicon IBCs, to transport suitable volumes of the high-quality oil throughout the company’s supply chain.
Nestlé Nespresso implements warehouse management solution
24 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Manhattan Associates Pty Ltd
Nestlé Nespresso, leader in the portioned coffee market, has successfully implemented Manhattan's Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) for Open Systems at its distribution centre (DC) at Alfortville in France.
Safe, efficient routes for dangerous goods in Europe
17 June, 2009
Choosing the best and most cost-efficient route for transporting goods is even more problematic when the goods are dangerous. A new system has been developed in Europe which could make these calculations easier.
Fresco Systems bulk ingredient batching system
10 June, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.frescosystems.com
Fresco Systems has just completed a bulk ingredient batching system for a Sydney bakery. Consisting of five bulk bag unloaders, each feeding a mini weigh hopper via a flexible conveyor, the system needed to be accurate and clean to suit the clean room environment.
PT250 portable weighing scale
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Hi-Weigh Aust Pty Ltd
The PT250 Portable Weighing Scale is suitable for use in applications such as: fitness facilities, medical centres, farming/agricultural organisations, quality control departments, hospitals, and parcel posting, among others.
End-of-line robot
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
The Oystar A+F Twinline twin-axis robot has been developed for the Twinline pick-and-place machine.
