Leuze electronic QT70 modular tower lights
09 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe QT70 series tower light is 70 mm in diameter and allows for customisation to specific needs using modular components such as the lens, buzzer, cables and mounting brackets and poles.
Global Water Engineering RAPTOR liquid-state anaerobic digestion technology
08 August, 2017 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsGlobal Water Engineering anaerobic digestion technologies extract biogas from virtually any biological waste stream, including municipal food wastes from restaurants, foodservice facilities and grocery stores; municipal solid waste; and organic wastes from industrial processing facilities, food and beverage plants, and agribusinesses.
Packing carrots
02 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdAn Ishida multihead weigher at premium Irish vegetable grower Leo Dunne has played a central role in helping the company expand its operation into the supply of processed carrots.
Controlling rising energy costs with VSD
02 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Kaishan Australia Pty LtdWhilst a majority of food processing plants use compressed air as their major power source, many are unaware of the significant cost and the potential energy savings that can be achieved through the application of variable speed drive (VSD) technology, which can lower the cost of compressed air by as much as 35%.
PIGO stone fruit pitting machines
02 August, 2017 | Supplied by: PIGOPIGO manufactures and supplies pitting/destoning machines for most types of stone fruits.
Tomato transparency: from vine to dine
02 August, 2017Full supply chain visibility enables Kagome to be able to ascertain tell the whole history of any packet of its tomato products — down to where and when the tomatoes were harvested.
Jellyfish crisps: the snack that will curb problematic numbers
31 July, 2017With an increasing number of jellyfish swarming the sea, scientists have found a new method of controlling these 'blooms' — jellyfish crisps.
Tetra Pak invests US$110 million in an automated dairy plant
31 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Tetra PakThe demand for dairy products is increasing in Vietnam, and Vinamilk is capitalising on this by installing a liquid dairy plant with Tetra Pak's investment of US$110 million.
Implementing Industrie 4.0 on an international scale
28 July, 2017German researchers are in the process of establishing the Industrial Data Space, a virtual construct for secure data sharing based on standardised communication interfaces.
Blockchain and efficiency, transparency and trust in food supply chains
27 July, 2017 by Janette WoodhouseBlockchain can help to break down information silos to improve visibility and traceability from the farm to the table — want to know more?
Machine use optimisation in Australian wineries
27 July, 2017 | Supplied by: AilyticArtificial intelligence is helping the Australian wine industry to significantly increase production efficiency by optimising machine use. Surely this system would have applications across at least all beverage manufacturers, if not the entire food industry.
Self-learning machines and smart robots are coming to an industry near you
25 July, 2017 by Andreas Wartenberg*Artificial intelligence (AI) gives computers humanoid and cognitive abilities that can lead to an increase in productivity. In addition, machine learning (ML) systems can be employed to assess problems and needs and resolve them accordingly.
Tecpro Australia lightweight foam spray gun
25 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaThe lightweight foam spray gun from Tecpro Australia eliminates the need for compressed air. Using a foaming head that's shaped like a duck's bill, the product aspirates the antiseptic and water mix within the unit.
Qlight QMPS series panel-mounted multifunctional speaker
24 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe QMPS series from Qlight is a panel-mounted multifunctional speaker and can prevent cross-talk of different voice environments by selecting an audio signal fit for the specific environmental conditions.
Identifying and assessing risks of contaminants in food
24 July, 2017Just because a substance is in a food does not automatically mean that a health risk exists, but as environmental conditions, industrial manufacturing processes and human food consumption habits constantly change, we should constantly update our understanding of the risks posed by contaminants in food.
