Keeping compressed air dry
14 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaA full-stream rotation dryer combined with a dry-running rotary screw compressor can deliver both exceptional drying quality and maximum efficiency — even under challenging conditions.
ABB ACS480 compact variable speed drive
11 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdABB's ACS480 compact all-compatible variable speed drive has been designed to optimise pump, fan and compressor operations easily as well as take advantage of energy efficiency.
Food profiling: the analytics of authenticity
11 August, 2017The quality of the raw materials and semi-finished products is a critical aspect of the procurement chain of the food industry. To check the authenticity based on the accompanying paperwork alone is a risky undertaking. Mixtures can happen by mistake in the globalised trade, but can also be the work of fakers. Modern methods of food profiling can provide security for processors and consumers.
Multihead weigher enables manufacturer to introduce tuna pasties
10 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdA multihead weigher from Ishida Europe has enabled Spanish manufacturer Congalsa to introduce tuna pasties to the market.
Fluid Components International FLT93 Flow Switch Series chemical injection
10 August, 2017 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe FLT93 Flow Switch Series from Fluid Components International (FCI) provides a solution for verifying chemicals or additives are being injected and ensuring injection pumps and feeders continue to operate.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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?
