Cleaning products and flour can increase risk of asthma
25 January, 2013Working with cleaning products, flour or enzymes can increase your risk of adult-onset asthma, a new study from Imperial College London has shown.
All roads lead to Connecticut
25 January, 2013 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesCoMac, a global supplier of kegging, bottling and canning equipment, is installing a keg line for the Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, Connecticut.
Witt NXT+ alarm module for gas mixer
23 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Niche Gas ProductsThe Witt NXT+ alarm module monitors the gas pressures at the inputs of the gas mixer and in the mixing gas vessel to ensure a constant process quality.
Innova software for Marel dynamic packing lines
22 January, 2013 | Supplied by: MarelThe Marel GEBA SC 125 V dynamic packing line can now be used with Marel’s Innova software, which monitors all key positions in the line and enables users to control processing.
Seven more Listeria cases linked to Jindi Cheese
21 January, 2013A further seven cases of Listeria linked to batches of Jindi soft cheese have been identified, bringing the total to 18 cases nationally.
Intellitect Water IV2 Intellisonde in-pipe water quality monitor
18 January, 2013Intellitect Water has launched the IV2 version of the Intellisonde in-pipe water quality monitor. Calibration is now embedded in every individual sonde at the time of manufacture, and the monitor includes an advanced chlorine sensor.
Marel ITM2 Trimming Robot for salmon trimming
18 January, 2013 | Supplied by: MarelMarel’s ITM2 Trimming Robot is suitable for high-value salmon trimming. The company claims the robot can work more quickly, reliably and consistently than a master trimmer working at peak performance, and can do so continuously.
Carl Zeiss Corona Plus compact VIS-NIR spectrometer range
18 January, 2013 | Supplied by: ZEISS GroupThe Corona Plus range of sturdy, compact VIS-NIR spectrometers from Carl Zeiss has been designed for the measurement of various optical properties such as reflection, transmission, colour and coating thickness of transparent samples and coatings.
Microsphere breakthrough means safer food
17 January, 2013Scientists from UQ and DAFF have developed new technology that enables DNA amplification on ‘microspheres’ to rapidly detect and identify large numbers of different bacteria at the same time.
Hygiene company to shake up food and bev industry
17 January, 2013European food and beverage hygiene company Calvatis is launching its Calgonit brand in Australia, and has ambitious plans to “shake up” the industry with breakthroughs in food hygiene technology and competitive pricing.
Mettler Toledo Guide on Sugar Determination in Food
17 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdMettler Toledo has released the Ultimate Sugar Guide to provide comprehensive information about sugar content determination and moisture in sugar.
AWRI offers advice on smoke taint for winemakers
16 January, 2013The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) has developed an information page for winemakers and grapegrowers that gives advice on how to deal with recent hot weather conditions and the potential for smoke taint.
Norgren integrated valve and actuator control
16 January, 2013 | Supplied by: IMI Precision EngineeringThe IVAC (integrated valve and actuator control) is an integrated unit that combines the valve, flow controls, cushioning and sensors in a single actuator package.
Kaeser Sigma Control 2 internal compressor controller
15 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaThe Sigma Control 2 (SC2) from Kaeser is a PC integrated into a compressor. All current Kaeser rotary screw compressors and mobile air compressors are equipped with the product.
Spirax Sarco SP400 and SP500 digital electropneumatic valve positioners
15 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Spirax Sarco NZLloyds Registry EMEA has confirmed the air consumption rates of Spirax Sarco’s SP400 and SP500, making them leading energy-efficient digital electropneumatic valve positioners.
