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Global separation technology producer, Eriez, is entering the food processing market with its Salient Pole Rare Earth (SPRE) drum line.

Global post-harvest solutions company, Tomra Food, has found further success with its new AI-powered LucAi technology – with New Zealand’s Fresh Fruit Company installing the package for apple grading.

Global technology and software company, Emerson, has launched its new Aventics Series XV pneumatic valves, designed to be a flexible and cost-effective valve platform.

SMC Corporation is constructing a new technical centre in Japan to produce its smart automation solutions for the Asia Pacific region. The company is highlighting its thermo-chiller offerings, as one of the most popular ranges.

Food manufacturers often struggle with hazardous contaminants. Igus’ latest high performance polymer spherical ball, distributed by Treotham Automation, can help. 

Materials manufacturer, Enmin, is bringing Antares Vision Group products to Australia – including its highly popular combination metal detector and checkweigher.

KHS has qualified its modular Innofill PET DRV filler for faster filling of still and carbonated beverages into PET bottles with the usual reliable standard of quality – even under extreme conditions.

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has released the X52 Dual Energy x-ray inspection system to complete its X2 Series, which is designed to meet the demands of challenging applications in packaged products.

Intelligent warehouse company, Dematic, is rolling out its new end-to-end automation solution at an Australian meat processing facility.

IFF has launched its online Sustainability Brewing Calculator to help minimise water, energy, CO2, and land use.

Global food safety solutions company, the Neogen Corporation, is increasing efficiency of high-volume food safety testing, with the launch of the company’s Petrifilm Automated Feeder.

Food processing equipment company, Heat and Control, highlights its Micro Breader Breading Applicator, which can uniformly apply various coatings to give products a unique texture and taste.

Global engineering company, IMI, is uniting three of its brands under the IMI name – with companies Norgren, Bimba, and Bahr to be known going forward as IMI Norgren, IMI Bimba, and IMI Bahr.

Australian-owned clean tech company, Powershift Technologies, has partnered with US power solutions manufacturer, POWR2, to introduce large-scale mobile battery solutions to the Australian market.

Exair's latest close quarters spray nozzle – the 1/8 NPT FloodStream Liquid Atomising Spray Nozzle – is ideal for cooling, coating, or cleaning products within the food and beverage industry.