Ten key signs that new systems are needed for food companies
16 September, 2011Many food companies are not making the required investment in quality software, according to software specialist Graycorp.
MEX Work Order software for the iPad
08 September, 2011 byComputerised maintenance management software provider MEX has released its software on the iPad giving users a new platform on which to manage their maintenance.
MDT Autosave v5. 06.01 automation software protection
29 August, 2011 byMDT Software has released v5. 06.01, the latest version of its AutoSave software which is designed to protect, save, restore, discover and track changes in industrial programmable devices and documents.
GS1 Recallnet national product recall service
29 August, 2011 byGS1 Australia, AFGC and ECRA have launched a national product recall service, GS1 Recallnet, to remove potentially harmful food, liquor, grocery and other products from the supply chain.
APC Technology FT IP66-rated computers
29 August, 2011 byDesigned and manufactured to protection standard IP66, APC Technology’s FT units are fully sealed, rated to 60°C and are available with sealed connectors to eliminate all gaps and surface collection points. This prevents the build-up of debris and waste, making the rugged computers a solution for hot wash applications and processing environments where dust and liquids are present.
ABB motor and gear unit packages
29 August, 2011ABB has released a comprehensive offer of motor and gear unit packages that enables robot integrators to create custom solutions for work piece positioners, robot carriers, track motions, servo guns and indexing conveyers. The motor and gear units are designed to optimise cost-efficiency and performance and to simplify integration and operation.
Integrating a network of wireless sensors
02 August, 2011Nowadays, wireless sensors are a viable solution for a broad spectrum of projects. Being wireless they offer installation cost savings and flexibility and can be integrated with standard control systems.
Lawson M3 Graphical Lot Tracker supply chain traceability tool
29 July, 2011 byThe Lawson M3 Graphical Lot Tracker is a preconfigured supply chain traceability solution. Designed for rapid implementation and ease of use, the solution can help food and beverage companies gain greater control over food supply chain safety and quality, and help them address compliance and traceability.
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Batch software
30 June, 2011 byRockwell Automation has expanded the application development capabilities of the FactoryTalk Batch software to help users design and run batch applications more rapidly. The software features new intelligent recipe capabilities, secure operator overrides, expanded data collection and reporting, and improved material management capabilities. Seamlessly integrated with the scalable PlantPAx Process Automation System, the FactoryTalk Batch software provides solutions ranging from small, basic sequencing to large, complex batch applications.
Marco Profit Portfolio for pack-houses
30 June, 2011 byMarco has appointed Reactive Engineering as its Australian and New Zealand agent for its pack-house automation system that is designed to improve profitability in the fresh-produce sector.
SEW-Eurodrive Smart Servo Package
30 June, 2011 bySEW-Eurodrive has launched a Smart Servo Package designed to make a servomotor drive automation task simpler and faster to implement. The offering contains all necessary components for a complete automation solution in a coordinated package.
CSB-System food industry-specific IT solutions
06 May, 2011CSB-System will showcase software technology that provides business-specific IT solutions for food manufacturers at FoodPro.
Murray Goulburn selects risk management solution
29 April, 2011 byMurray Goulburn Cooperative (MGC), the largest dairy cooperative in Australia, has implemented Icon Global Link’s (ISES) tool to manage its food safety plans across all its sites.
Omron Trajexia motion control system
22 February, 2011 byTrajexia is Omron’s motion platform that provides the performance and the ease of use of a dedicated motion system. It is a stand-alone modular system that allows maximum flexibility and scalability. At the heart of system lies the TJ1 multitasking motion coordinator. Powered by a 32-bit DSP, it can perform motion tasks such as e-cam, e-gearbox, registration control and interpolation, all via simple motion commands.
Fanuc M-10iA robot
17 February, 2011 byAs the Australian distributor, John Hart Automation & Robotics will be exhibiting the latest Fanuc robot technology in the M-10iA robot and integrated robot vision with high-speed visual conveyor tracking.
