Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Reducing inefficiency by tracking pallets

13 July, 2022

German researchers have developed technology to track pallets and crates, thus reducing logistical inefficiencies.


Tasmanian cherries use fingerprint tech to reduce counterfeits

04 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Peacock Bros Pty Ltd

Reid Fruits has experienced a decline in product counterfeiting of its cherries in Asian markets as a result of using a Smart Fingerprint solution.


Dematic Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

01 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are used in a variety of industries to transport and store all kinds of products and materials all without human intervention.


New wholesale distribution centre announced for Victoria

30 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Metcash Limited

Metcash has signed an agreement with the Goodman Group to construct and lease a distribution centre in Truganina.


Flexicon Mobile Sanitary IBC Unloading and Conveying System

24 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

A new Flexicon Mobile Sanitary IBC Unloading and Conveying System transfers contamination-sensitive bulk solid materials from IBCs to downstream processes, dust-free.


Sterling Systems & Controls Semi-Automatic Hand Prompt Batching Station

24 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Sterling Systems and Controls Inc

The Sterling Systems & Controls Semi-Automatic Hand Prompt Batching Station is designed to eliminate bad batches typically associated with manual batching.


Universal Robots UR20 cobot

23 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Universal Robots

Universal Robots has announced it will be adding the UR20 cobot, which has a 20 kg payload capacity, to its product range.


igus iglidur round bars

22 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

Treotham has expanded its range of igus iglidur round bars with four materials; among them two for the food sector: the heat-resistant material iglidur AC500 and the resilient material A250.


'Lettuce' deliver on food traceability: new guide released

20 June, 2022

A user-friendly how-to guide for tackling traceability across the Aussie organic supply chain has been released — so when is our next lettuce delivery?


From farm to shop: bringing IoT to the supply chain

17 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Wiliot

A large Israeli supermarket chain has worked with IoT specialist Wiliot to manage its cold chain using a reusable transport Item.


Key Technology Auto Diverter for Iso-Flo vibratory conveyors

17 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd

Key Technology has redesigned its Auto Diverter for its Iso-Flo vibratory conveyors.


Fonterra upgrades warehouse automation using AGVs

20 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

A fleet of robotic vehicles will be patrolling the floor of Fonterra's Edendale facility, reducing bottlenecks and reliance on manual labour.


EXAIR Heavy Duty Threaded Line Vac

18 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd

The Heavy Duty Threaded Line Vac is an in-line conveyor that can transport high volumes of material through ordinary pipe.


Health bar maker enhances food safety and line efficiencies

09 May, 2022

US nutrition bar manufacturer TruFood has increased food safety and boosted production capacity using a conveyor with automated clean-in-place technology.


Regal Rexnord KleanTop PacTitan Pro Belt

29 April, 2022 | Supplied by: Regal Rexnord Australia

Regal Rexnord launches its new KleanTop PacTitan Pro Belt at Anuga FoodTec 2022.


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