Invasion of the banana robots
04 June, 2013While robots on banana farms may sound like a sci-fi movie plot, a University of Sydney robotics expert says this could be a reality in Australia within 10 years.
ABB IRB 1600 robot
03 June, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has expanded the capabilities of its IRB 1600 robot, which is designed for a range of industrial applications such as machine tending, material handling, arc welding and cutting applications.
Mettler-Toledo Advanced Batch Control white paper
03 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdMettler-Toledo’s white paper provides an overview of the benefits of dedicated batch control and the process requirements that need to be considered in selecting and implementing a controller.
Spray Dynamics Centrifugal Coating System
01 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdUniformly coat virtually any tree nut, seed, coffee bean - and many other products - with Spray Dynamics’ Centrifugal Coating System. The system enables processors to apply dough and tamari coatings, topical oil and dry seasoning and other flavourings.
Faster pasta for supermarket chain
31 May, 2013Roundy’s supermarkets installed two Clean-Flow cooker/coolers from Lyco Manufacturing and increased throughput by 300% and significantly reduced clean-up time with virtually zero product defect.
AgraStrip Peanut contamination test kit
31 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Arrow ScientificThe AgraStrip Peanut is a lateral-flow device for on-site factory testing for the detection of this potentially life-threatening allergen in food, rinse waters and environmental swabs.
Thermo Scientific NextGuard X-ray detection platform
29 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific NextGuard X-ray detection platform has been designed to enable food processors to meet the global demand for more thorough inspection for product contamination.
Kronen SDS 5000 suction air dry system
29 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Reactive Engineering Pty LtdThe Kronen SDS 5000 suction dry system has been designed to give salads, fruits and vegetables a longer shelf life by ensuring low final moisture and low product damage.
Eralytics EraCheck oil-in-water analyser
29 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Crea Laboratory Technologies Pty LtdWith the invention of mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers (QCL), a new form of liquid spectroscopy became possible. The EraCheck uses this portable and field-proven technology to enable fast, easy and reliable measurements in harsh environments.
From concept to reality: the Little Creatures story
29 May, 2013 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdLittle Creatures began when a group of friends decided to make an idea a reality. The company now produces more than 100,000 hectolitres of beer annually in Fremantle and will start production at its new brewery in Geelong.
NORD Drivesystems aluminium two-stage helical bevel gear units
29 May, 2013 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdFor hygienically demanding applications, NORD Drivesystems supplies aluminium two-stage helical bevel gear units in five sizes with a maximum torque of 660 Nm that are easy to clean.
microVISC VROC portable sample viscometer
28 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Crea Laboratory Technologies Pty LtdThe microVISC VROC is a small, portable sample viscometer designed for industries such as bio/pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electronics, food and beverage and OEM equipment manufacturers.
Marel IPL Robot
27 May, 2013 | Supplied by: MarelMarel has produced a high-performance intelligent portion loading (IPL) Robot that can be configured to virtually any application in the protein sector.
Danone’s new partnerships to advance dairy sector in China
24 May, 2013Danone has signed an agreement with COFCO, the state-owned largest food company in China, to form a joint venture. In addition, Danone and Mengniu have established a joint venture for the production and sales of yoghurt products in China.
Nutrilac clean-label Natural Improvers
23 May, 2013The Nutrilac Natural Improvers range is made from natural and functional proteins derived exclusively from milk and can be listed on-pack simply as ‘milk protein’.
