Equipment

Tecpro Australia is introducing the new Blue King wash down gun from the Netherlands to the Australia and New Zealand region.

Weighing fragile bakery products, brittle foods, or even delicate seafood can often present a challenge for food producers looking to reduce giveaway and improve yield.

The CSB-Rack has been updated with several improvements while keeping its high-end qualities. The industrial PC for automated data capture has been continuously upgraded for 40 years. Now it comes with improved ergonomics, more flexibility and less footprint.

The third study by CSB-System on digitisation in the food and beverage industry has shown the food industry is in a phase of digital optimisation. A digital transformation, however, only rarely takes place. This is based in the ERP system, but its potential is not yet fully exploited.

GS1 and Australia’s largest grower of mangoes Manbulloo have created the next level of ‘whole-of-chain’ tracking for the company's precious juicy fruit.

Good planning is half the battle

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Product planning systems are crucial for the food and beverage industry. Systems that are directly integrated in the ERP software are most suitable.

The federal government’s recent push to support the manufacturing sector and the easing of COVID-19 restrictions has seen companies rapidly accelerating their production efforts to meet demand and recoup profits.

Measuring what matters

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Those who want to cut the costs in meat production need to address the biggest cost items: raw materials and products. Courage Production has demonstrated how precise measures help you to control the performance in all divisions and to take action where required with an effective ERP system.

Nord Drivesystems says its Safomi adapter, for Nord Maxxdrive industrial gear units, is a technical innovation in its field of application: a flange with an integrated oil expansion tank. This, the company says, can increase operational reliability, requiring fewer wearing parts.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us to become more resourceful and to maximise what we already have. The key takeaway is that futureproofing is essential.

Moving food waste sludge can be a difficult proposition for pumps, with increased viscosity and corrosion real concerns.Wastewater pump technology specialist Hydro Innovations says the right peristaltic pump can offer an ideal solution.

The blend is what it takes

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People buy food that tastes good. Everyone knows this. But tastes are different and the compositions of a recipe are virtually infinite. This variety can only be managed – and finally optimised – efficiently via specific software programs. CSB System can show you how.

Intelligent product-identification solutions specialist Matthews has launched a customer support system, Care 24x7, offering remote help to clients. The service supports manufacturers of all sizes with three levels of help, including diagnostics on one- or three-year contracts.

Today more than ever, industrial automation plays an important role in keeping manufacturing sustainable in Australia. In order to stay competitive, industries are always looking to improve effectiveness in their operations.

Rockwell Automation has released its new small-frame intelligent tracking system, iTRAK 5730. It improves throughput in multi-product applications by using independent cart technology to support smart, flexible and efficient machines.

Biscuit company Arnott’s has introduced automatic guided vehicles (AGV) to its head manufacturing plant in Brisbane. The six Dematic AGVs were rolled out as part of a project to increase manufacturing productivity and reliability.