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Xyris FoodWorks Nutrition Labelling 2009 software

22 December, 2009 by

Xyris Software has recently released FoodWorks Nutrition Labelling 2009 (Version 6) software for use by food companies for producing nutrition labels under the Food Standards Code.

Making more efficient use of existing resources

02 December, 2009 by Andreas Aumeier, Krones AG

IT packages can provide tools for production support that enable potentials for optimisation along the entire process chain to be identified prior to rectification.

Visual data managers

30 October, 2009 by

Memograph M visual data managers have been designed to offer users flexibility and freedom. The Memograph M can monitor up to 54 inputs and provide information on all process variables via its 7″, colour, TFT display. It can also store data, control the process and provide critical information via the web, email or mobile phone when users are not on site.

ERP software productivity enhancement

29 October, 2009 by

Lawson Software has announced the general availability of Lawson Enterprise Search for the Lawson M3 product suite. This follows the April 2009 introduction of Lawson Enterprise Search for Lawson S3 customers.

High speed data logger

29 October, 2009 by

Omron has released a high-speed data logger, the ZR-RX70 Multi-logger. The loggers can be used to collect and observe sensing data and accept multi inputs in voltage, temperature, humidity and pulse. A logic format makes them practical in various fields.

Intelligent distributed I/O and PLC system

22 October, 2009 by

VIPA Germany has released an intelligent, distributed I/O and PLC system named SLice IO, to cater for ‘per point’ low-density applications. The SLIO I/O system comes with a high-speed backplane that can be combined with VIPA’s 100 V, 200 V, 300 S and 500 S systems and future releases of SLIO CPUs.

Automated batch retort system

28 August, 2009 by

A large US-based multinational food product manufacturer has awarded JBT FoodTech a $4.8 million contract for an automated batch sterilisation system. The system will provide the processor with leading technology to process a wide range of packaging configurations while reducing labour costs and improving energy efficiencies versus traditional equipment.

Patties Foods implements software training

28 August, 2009 by

Patties Foods is a leading Australian manufacturer, supplier and marketer of branded frozen savoury and dessert products. Founded by Peter and Annie Rijs in 1966 in a small cake shop in Lakes Entrance, Victoria, the company is now ASX listed and owns a portfolio of iconic Australian brands including Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, Creative Gourmet and Chefs Pride.

Bottoms up as Foster’s deploys unified comms solution

28 August, 2009 by

Global drinks company Foster’s Group is deploying a Cisco collaboration and unified communications solution including IP communications to increase productivity and to drive operating efficiencies across its global enterprise.

Compressed air auditing

28 August, 2009 by

Champion Compressors has introduced a tool to assess compressed air system performance - AirMetrix System Assessment. This measurement and analysis tool can help industry identify areas of waste in compressed air systems and facilitates the implementation of targeted improvement measures. AirMetrix can thus assist the user to reduce operating costs associated with compressed air processes and enhance environmental performance as a result.