Workflow LineView real-time monitoring of production lines
22 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Workflow LtdLineView monitors an entire production process in real time, identifying the area of loss to enable users to make effective, data-backed decisions. All data is stored centrally and is available on every PC in a factory.
Sick Flexi Line interface
22 December, 2014 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
Sick Flexi Line is an interface for the safe networking of up to 32 Flexi Soft stations, making it possible to map modular machine structures in a consistent and efficient way - at a distance of up to 1000 m between two stations.
tna launches Arabic website for Middle East clients
19 December, 2014 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdPackaging and processing solutions company tna has launched a new website in Arabic for its clients in the Middle East region. Customised for the needs of the region, the new website is located at www.tnasolutions.ae.
Oz Seals profile chart upgrade
15 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Oz SealsOz Seals has released an upgraded version of its profile chart.
Fruit and vegetable processor steams ahead
09 December, 2014Oerlemans Foods has chosen TOMRA's steam peeling line for its processing plant in the Netherlands.
LOMA X5 Pack X-ray System
09 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Inspection Systems Pty LtdLOMA has launched the X5 Pack X-ray System, for the detection of foreign contaminants in the food and packaging industry.
Test for fast detection of horse meat
09 December, 2014Scientists at the Institute of Food Research have teamed up with Oxford Instruments to develop a fast, cheap alternative to DNA testing as a means of distinguishing horse meat from beef.
Chocolatier demands a smooth production line
04 December, 2014 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdAt the Zotter Schokoladen factory in Southeast Austria, smooth operation ensures top-quality final product. Reliable drive systems are therefore vital, and the facility relies on geared motors from NORD Drivesystems for conveying, mixing and pumping tasks.
TOMRA Ixus Bulk X-ray sorter for nuts and dried fruit
04 December, 2014TOMRA Sorting Solutions' Ixus Bulk X-ray sorter implements the latest X-ray and imaging technology and conducts the individual air-blast removal of single or embedded dense foreign materials in a bulk flow of product.
Blooming chocolate
04 December, 2014
Even chocolate products can lose their gloss after a certain amount of storage time has passed and develop 'bloom' - a creamy grey/white patina. Now, armed with sophisticated analysis, companies can effectively protect their products from developing this unaesthetic coating or bloom.
Optimising clean-in-place processes in food and beverage operations - Part I
04 December, 2014 by Benjamin Jude and Eric Lemaire* | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricClean-in-place (CIP) processes are often intensive and waste large amounts of energy, water and chemicals. New innovations in CIP technology allow plant operators to cut costs in an environmentally friendly manner while still conforming to regulatory safety standards.
Optimising clean-in-place processes in food and beverage operations - Part II
04 December, 2014 by Benjamin Jude and Eric Lemaire* | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricExisting clean-in-place (CIP) processes are time intensive and waste large amounts of energy, water and chemicals. In Part 1 of this article the risks and costs associated with inefficient CIP processes were discussed, but new innovations in CIP technology can now allow plant operators to cut costs in an environmentally friendly manner while still conforming to regulatory safety standards.
Charm Sciences Charm Field Incubator for bovine milk
03 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Merck Pty LtdCharm Sciences has released the Charm Field Incubator that enables portable testing for bovine milk.
BioLumix test platform for the detection of microbial contaminants
03 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Cell Biosciences Pty LtdThe BioLumix test platform, for the detection of microbial contaminants, includes an instrument where test vials are incubated and automatically read for results plus an automatic system to alert users to sample results.
Increasing the life span of cheese
03 December, 2014
Natural, edible coatings with an antimicrobial capacity have been found to increase the shelf life of soft cheeses.
