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Beckhoff MO2414 and MO2424 pneumatic modules for MX-System

29 June, 2023

Two new modules for Beckhoff's modular MX-System controllers allow pneumatic valves from Festo and SMC to be integrated directly.


Aussie snack maker automates production line using spiral elevator

28 June, 2023

Tixana's production team is introducing additional automation in its production line using Enmin's spiral elevator.


Leuze HTU200 and DMU200 series ultrasonic sensors

16 June, 2023

Leuze HTU200 and DMU200 series ultrasonic sensors detect objects regardless of their surface structure using a reflected acoustic pulse.


Byron Bay bakery uses software to help manage operations

15 June, 2023

The Bread Social recently installed the Cybake bakery software to help it manage its business operations.


Highly sensitive robot gripper eliminates need for pneumatics

01 June, 2023

Researchers have developed a robot gripper that can transport fragile objects between production steps without damaging them.


Vaisala Indigo300 transmitters for smart probes

01 June, 2023

Vaisala Indigo300 transmitters are host devices for Vaisala Indigo-compatible, standalone smart probes.


CASSEL Inspection Shark MultiSense metal detector

25 May, 2023

CASSEL Inspection's Shark MultiSense metal detector delivers protection from metal contaminants.


Mettler-Toledo launches X2 Series of X-ray solutions to bring enhanced product safety to a wider audience

17 May, 2023

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched the X2 Series of high-performing X-ray systems to help enhance product safety at an incredible price point for all food manufacturers.


APLEX Technology FABS-9A series fanless panel PC

01 May, 2023

The FABS-9A series is housed in a fanless aluminium enclosure with a 304 or optional 316 grade stainless steel bezel that provides IP66/IP69K front panel water and dust protection.


Packserv Four Head Auto Filler for liquid products

01 May, 2023

Packserv Four Head Auto Filler delivers up to two litres of liquid products per cylinder, while being completely automatic.


Collaborative robots launched for cooking applications

21 April, 2023

Doosan Robotics has announced the launch of its E-SERIES, an NSF-certified collaborative robot line created for the food and beverage industry.


smartLink SW-HT Docker container-based software

06 April, 2023

smartLink SW-HT is a Docker container-based software application that allows access to HART devices connected to remote I/Os that can be reached via Ethernet.


Aussie manufacturers struggling to keep pace with technology

20 March, 2023

The 2023 State of Smart Manufacturing Report from Rockwell Automation contains responses from 75 Australian manufacturing industry leaders.


Swinburne enters the metaverse with factory digital twin

09 March, 2023

Through a partnership with CWX Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology's Factory of the Future will be the latest space to enter the metaverse.


Stainless steel solution to maintain high standards of hygiene

01 March, 2023

Interworld Electronics has released a solution that suits the harsh and wet environments of the food and beverage industry.


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