Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Remedy Drinks keeps up with demand using Toyota forklifts

12 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty Ltd

Over the last decade, Remedy Drinks has built its business using the help of battery-electric Toyota Material Handling forklifts to distribute its products.


Midfield Group transforms handling at meat processing plant in Vic

05 October, 2023 | Supplied by: MHM Automation

MHM Automation has delivered a custom-designed automation solution for Midfield Group that takes boxed meat products from boning room to pallet without any manual handling.


APLEX 23.8″ ViTAM-924B New Generation IP66/69K Stainless Steel Panel PC

01 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries

Interworld Electronics has released the new generation ViTAM-924B 23.8″ IP66/IP69K Stainless Steel Panel PC from APLEX Technology.


7 ways to optimise traceability and food safety

26 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Marel

Do you want to produce safe traceable food products while also increasing yield? Here are seven food processing areas that could be considered for optimisation.


Flexicon BFF Series Bulk Bag Discharger

20 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

The Flexicon BFF Series Bulk Bag Discharger has been designed to feed vacuum lines with minimal dust contamination.


TOMRA solutions for kiwifruit packhouses

20 September, 2023 | Supplied by: TOMRA Sorting Pty Ltd

With global demand for kiwifruit increasing, packhouses are left with the objectives of increasing product capacity and meeting rigid product specifications.


The benefits of AI in food manufacturing and the supply chain

19 September, 2023 by Stephen Dombroski, Director of Food and Beverage Markets, QAD

AI enables food manufacturers to improve their operations by improving quality control and food safety, enhancing efficiency and more.


Apple harvesting robot a Victorian engineering winner

15 September, 2023

Monash University's apple harvesting robot was one of the winners at the 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards – People & Projects Victoria.


Cold chain improvements using warehouse automation

13 September, 2023

Maximising the integrity of the cold chain in the refrigerated warehouse and transport sector was discussed at the recent RWTA conference.


iEi PPC2-C17-ADL panel PC

07 September, 2023 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics Australia

ICP Electronics Australia has released iEi's PPC2-C17-ADL panel PC, which is suitable for food processing factories.


AI in full focus at upcoming Smart Manufacturing Conference

04 September, 2023

AI is believed to be the future of the industry, helping answer the Smart Manufacturing Conference's "What’s Next For Manufacturers?" question.


Bacteria-killing spikes for food production surfaces

04 September, 2023

An RMIT University study has suggested that rough antimicrobial surfaces inspired by bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings could have food production applications.


Arnott's Group opens $65m automated distribution centre in Western Sydney

31 August, 2023

The Arnott's Group continues to grow its operations in Australia by opening a 43,000 m2 automated warehouse and logistics hub in Huntingwood.


Suntory Japan installs conveying solution to improve efficiency

30 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

Suntory Japan has adopted Sidel's conveying and accumulation solution, to ensure high product quality and optimise line operations.


Key Technology COMPASS Optical Sorters

30 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd

Key Technology has released the COMPASS family of food optical sorters, designed to detect foreign material and achieve product defect removal.


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