Processing > Software, automation & robotics

Are smart technologies the answer to the manufacturing labour shortage?

02 April, 2024

Rockwell Automation has released its 2024 State of Smart Manufacturing Report which cites automation and robotics as a way to address labour skills shortages.


Movicon.NExT SCADA/HMI: Food innovation is not just about the end result, but the journey

01 March, 2024

The pursuit of new and improved production systems is an opportunity for manufacturers to gain a competitive edge and promote sustainability.


ICP DAS FR-2057iTA FRnet I/O module

14 February, 2024

ICP Electronics Australia ICP DAS FR-2057iTA is an FRnet I/O module for industrial automation systems.


Packserv's latest high-speed liquid filler being launched at APPEX 2024

06 February, 2024

Packserv's recent collaboration with UTS is focused on developing a range of machinery aimed at providing SMEs access to Industry 4.0 technology.


Enhancing Efficiency in Food & Beverage Production: Introducing Bürkert's Streamlined Cabinet Solutions

05 February, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of beverage production, streamlined systems for liquid media management are paramount.


Five manufacturing trends for 2024

05 February, 2024

Mei Dent from TeamViewer details five trends that are anticipated to shape the future of manufacturing in 2024.


Aplex 7″~21.5″ FABS-8B Food Grade Industrial Panel PCs

01 February, 2024

The FABS-8B series is a range of food-grade stainless steel fanless industrial panel PCs designed for harsh environments requiring a high level of hygiene.


Canary System NoSQL time series historian database for industrial automation

23 January, 2024

The Canary System is a proprietary NoSQL time series historian database that is purpose-built for industrial automation.


Can automation address food & beverage challenges?

23 January, 2024 by Glen Jacob, Food and Beverage Industry Manager, Australia and New Zealand, Rockwell Automation

Food and beverage manufacturers that don't adapt to overcome challenges risk falling behind competitors that are already leveraging automation and robotics.


ABB robotic technologies for manufacturing and packaging applications

18 January, 2024

At APPEX 2024, ABB will be demonstrating the latest innovations in industrial and collaborative robotic technologies for manufacturing and packaging applications in the food and beverage industry.


Rockwell Automation packaging and processing automation systems

18 January, 2024

Rockwell Automation will be showcasing its latest automation and data visualisation technologies at APPEX 2024 at Stand A120.


APS Industrial and EPLAN agency agreement

18 December, 2023

APS Industrial has been appointed as agent for Eplan, a computer-aided engineering design software platform, in Australia.


Finding the ROI in EMP

01 December, 2023

For many manufacturers, food safety is often considered to be little more than a necessary cost centre.


AI set to transform the food sector on multiple levels

30 November, 2023

A Rabobank report, 'AI appetite: Exploring new horizons in consumer foods', found AI is becoming more prevalent across the food industry in three key application areas.


Sustainability metrics to be updated across agriculture supply chain

09 November, 2023

AgriFutures Australia and Lifecycles have joined forces to update sustainability metrics across the ag and food supply chain, including post-farm processes.


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