Drive belts solve problem for NZ poultry processing plant
20 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Optibelt Australia Pty LtdA long-running problem for a NZ poultry processing company has been solved using Optibelt drive belts on a major poultry grader within the plant.
Robot hand comes to grips with both fragile and heavy objects
18 March, 2019Researchers have developed a robotic gripper with an origami structure that can envelop both fragile and heavy objects and then successfully pick them up.
Synbiosis Ames software for ProtoCOL 3 colony counter
15 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Don Whitley Scientific AustraliaDesigned for integrated use with the ProtoCOL 3 colony counter, the Ames software module facilitates rapid production of consistent count and ratio data from Ames test plates and is suitable for use in regulated toxicology testing laboratories.
Scientists develop seaweed-based beer
14 March, 2019University of the Sunshine Coast scientists and Newstead Brewing Co have partnered to develop a beer using Australian-farmed seaweed in an effort to promote it as a nutritious, tasty and locally grown resource.
Baby food sealed for safety
13 March, 2019 | Supplied by: ActegaDr Ulrich Nehring explained how the use of PVC seals in jar closures poses a safety risk to baby food in glass packaging, and discusses safer alternatives.
Sheep Condition Scoring app
12 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Department of Primary Industries and Regional DevelopmentThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has developed an improved Sheep Condition Scoring app.
Power of Meat 2019 — top 10 food culture trends
12 March, 2019Results have been released from the Power of Meat 2019 report, which explores the role of meat and poultry in the US food culture.
Acromag XMC730 I/O board
11 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdThe Acromag multifunction I/O XMC mezzanine modules feature A/D, D/A and digital I/O channels to conserve I/O slots.
Atlas Copco LRP 700-1000 VSD+ range of intelligent liquid ring vacuum pumps
11 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaThe Atlas Copco LRP 700-1000 VSD+ range of intelligent liquid ring vacuum pumps is suited to wet, humid and dirty applications.
Stickers to keep fruit fresh
11 March, 2019The Stixfresh edible sticker may be able to prolong the shelf life of fruit by up to 14 days by slowing down the ripening process.
Keeping milk fresh with an automated order picking system
11 March, 2019 | Supplied by: CimcorpNew Zealand-based Synlait Milk will improve material flow and throughput from production to dispatch at its new liquid milk production facility using an automated order picking system.
Proseal ProTest seal quality testing system
11 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Proseal AustraliaProseal's ProTest seal quality testing system enables food manufacturers and processors to determine the suitable seal and peel strength for individual products.
The good egg on sustainability
11 March, 2019The Sustainability Framework Report, released by the industry's research body, Australian Eggs, has been developed to help egg farmers understand and respond to evolving community expectations.
Enjoying more of the 'Creature Comforts'
11 March, 2019 by Matthew Schnetzer | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdA fully automated brewhouse that produces 50,000 barrels of beer annually has been opened by Creature Comforts Brewing in Georgia, USA.
DynaCQ plastic detection system for meat
11 March, 2019 | Supplied by: DMRIThe DynaCQ fully automatic plastic detection system is used to detect foreign objects in both minced meat and trimmings.
