Aplex APC-3593P projected capacitive touch stainless steel panel PC
31 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer IndustriesInterworld Electronics has released the APC-3593P projected capacitive touch stainless steel panel PC from Aplex. The APC-3593P is housed in a fanless fully sealed stainless steel IP65 and IP69K certified enclosure with waterproof I/O connectors.
pitt&sherry to design $10m Strahan Aquaculture Hub
28 March, 2014pitt&sherry has been chosen to work on the $10 million Strahan Aquaculture Hub development on Tasmania's west coast. The engineering consultancy has secured key planning approvals and will undertake detailed design for the TSGA development.
Kaeser Compressors ASK series rotary screw compressors
26 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaKaeser Compressors has launched the next generation of its ASK series rotary screw compressors. The compressors reportedly deliver more compressed air than their predecessors, while offering a user- and service-friendly design.
Work begins on Fonterra's Indonesian blending and packing plant
26 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Fonterra Co-operative Group LtdFonterra has begun construction on a new blending and packing plant in Indonesia. The plant is the company's first manufacturing facility in the country and its largest investment in a new manufacturing facility in the Asia-Pacific region in the last 10 years.
Kaeser Compressors Kryosec refrigeration dryers
25 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaKryosec refrigeration dryers from Kaeser Compressors deliver dependable drying performance in ambient temperatures of up to 50°C. The compact dryers use minimal pressure differential even under tough operating conditions.
Thermal imaging cameras in the food industry
24 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIRRepeated warnings about illnesses due to tainted and improperly cooked foods highlight the need for tighter process control. Food processors need tools that automate crucial operations in a way that minimises human error but keeps costs down. Thermal imaging cameras are such a tool.
Universal Robots UR5 and UR10 robotic arms
24 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Sensorplex Pty LtdUniversal Robots has launched its simple-to-program robots in Australia and New Zealand. The robots are suitable for small and medium-sized businesses in the manufacturing, packaging and process industries.
China-New Zealand Dairy Exchange Centre launched
20 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Fonterra Co-operative Group LtdA joint initiative of Fonterra and China's National Dairy Industry and Technology System, the China-New Zealand Dairy Exchange Centre aims to support the sustainable development of the dairy industry in both countries.
Using steam to reduce costs in pet food production
20 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control Systems
As with human food, pet food manufacturers are required to ensure that production processes are carefully controlled. A large part of achieving this is dependent on the cooking process, which involves the controlled use of steam.
Multiparameter, real-time, inline monitoring - revolutionising QA/QC in the beverage and food industries
13 March, 2014Near infrared technology can be used for the real-time measurement of dissolved CO2, sugars/Brix, alcohol/ethanol and organic acids in the beer, soft drink, spirits, pharmaceutical and food industries. They can also be used to monitor CIP cycles.
Centac C800 centrifugal air compressor
13 March, 2014 | Supplied by: CAPS Pty LtdThe Centac C800 centrifugal air compressor is an extension of Ingersoll Rand’s Centac C1000 product line. Providing clean, oil-free air, the C800 has been certified as ISO 8573-1 Class 0.
BioControl Assurance GDS Salmonella Tq test
12 March, 2014 | Supplied by: IntermedBioControl has released a faster version of its Assurance GDS Salmonella Tq test. The updated version has an eight-hour enrichment in mEHEC media, providing results in select matrices in just 10 hours, including sample processing.
tna intelli-flavCLS 3 closed-loop slurry seasoning system
12 March, 2014 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltdtna's intelli-flavCLS 3 is a closed-loop slurry (CLS) seasoning system that enhances the homogeneity of the slurry mix. It is suitable for salty snacks, baked snacks and extruded products that require slurry flavouring in a tumble drum.
$70m agreement gives SPC Ardmona a boost
11 March, 2014SPC Ardmona has received a much-needed boost in the form of a five-year partnership with Woolworths. The $70 million agreement will see an extra 24,000 tonnes of fruit, tomatoes and navy beans sourced locally.
Marel ProCon Flowline fish-processing flowline
11 March, 2014 | Supplied by: MarelMarel has introduced ProCon Flowline fish-processing flowline. The system uses RFID technology to track all product on the line and monitor performance.
