Food waste tech wins $20,000 at evokeAg
07 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Lincoln Agritech LtdAutomated technology that reduces industrial food processing waste by 40% was recently recognised at evokeAg, Australia's largest agricultural technology event.
Drought impacts Australia's farm production
06 March, 2019An ABARES report found the value of farm production is expected to decline by 4% to $58 billion in 2018–19, driven by droughts in the eastern states and poor winter crops.
Red Lion Data Station DA10D and DA30D data acquisition
05 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe Data Station DA10D and DA30D data acquisition and protocol converters from Red Lion are designed to bridge the communication gap between serial, Ethernet and fieldbus devices to unlock data from field equipment such as PLCs, drives and controllers.
HRS heat exchangers
05 March, 2019 | Supplied by: HRS Heat Exchangers Pty LtdHRS corrugated tube and scraped-surface heat exchangers can improve heat transfer, energy efficiency and profits.
Acromag AcroExpress VPX6860 6U OpenVPX single-board computer
05 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdThe VPX6860 series features the 6th Generation Skylake Intel Xeon E3-1505M processor and CM236 PCH chipset for wide-ranging I/O support.
Gluten that is safe for coeliacs
04 March, 2019A researcher from Wageningen University has investigated ways to develop gluten safe wheat to improve the quality of life for those suffering with coeliac disease.
Eriez Magnetics Magnet Auditing Service
01 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Eriez Magnetics Pty LtdEriez conducts magnet audits for food manufacturing companies across Australia, using procedures and documentation recommended by HACCP International.
Transforming meat and baked goods packaging and distribution
01 March, 2019 | Supplied by: ATS Applied Tech Systems Pty LtdA MES solution has delivered a digitalised paperless shop-floor and information stream for the supply chain of a large bakery and meat-packing and distribution operation.
Bronkhorst EL-FLOW Select mass flow meters/controllers
01 March, 2019 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdEL-FLOW Select Series Mass Flow Meters/Controllers from Bronkhorst are thermal mass flow meters of modular construction with a 'laboratory style' pc-board housing.
NORD Drivesystems SK 200E NORDAC Flex decentralised frequency inverter
01 March, 2019 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdThe SK 200E NORDAC Flex is a decentralised drive unit with versatile installation possibilities.
GEA MultiJector 2 mm brine injection system
27 February, 2019 | Supplied by: GEA AustraliaGEA's MultiJector 2 mm brine injection system is specifically dedicated to precise bacon and poultry processing, for 700 mm-wide lines.
Alfa Laval DIN tubes and fittings
25 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Alfa Laval Pty LtdAlfa Laval's range of DIN tubes and fittings have smooth, crevice-free interiors and secure, self-aligning joints.
Microlite PLUS Nitrile disposable gloves with Easy On technology
22 February, 2019 | Supplied by: The Glove Company Pty LtdThe Microlite PLUS Nitrile disposable gloves are suitable for people who work in wet, damp, humid, dry or stressful conditions where traditional gloves are hard to put on.
Marlen Afoflame, Afogrill and Afomarker Select Series continuous grill equipment
22 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Reactive Engineering Pty LtdThe Marlen Afoflame, Afogrill and Afomarker Select Series continuous grill equipment features gas-powered direct flame technology and/or infrared radiation.
How to make watermelon last longer
22 February, 2019Research has found that a small level of ethylene reduces the shelf life of watermelon, despite the fact it was previously thought to not be affected by the gas.
