Equipment

Packserv has released its PLC-controlled twin-head filling machine, a first of its kind, designed and manufactured in Australia specifically for small to mid-sized (SME) manufacturers. Compact in design for space-conscious manufacturing environments, it brings Industry 4.0 technology into a practical format that makes sense for everyday production.

In the food industry, machine components have to meet very high hygiene requirements so as not to pose a safety risk. Igus’ latest addition to its spherical bearing system, igubal Food Contact, provides even greater food security.

With high employee turnover, rising production demands, and fewer hands-on deck, many dairy processors are struggling to maintain quality and compliance. Hygiena Diagnostics explains how its Autosampler III can help.

Nord Drivesystems has released its new NXD tupH surface treatment to support manufacturers in the food and beverage industry to maintain high hygiene standards and equipment durability.

Specialist monitoring solutions provider, ifm efector, will be exhibiting its fermentation monitoring products at the 2025 Wine Tech Exhibition this month in Adelaide. Regional sales manager, Darryl Blackeby, outlines the technology’s importance for the industry.

Australian food and beverage producers have a new source of locally made beverage-grade carbon dioxide with BOC’s CO2 processing facility in Longford, Victoria now supplying the market.

Global technology solutions provider, JBT Marel, has released its Efficient Agitation (EA) Retort – designed to support packaging and preservation of products in the food and beverage industry.

To help local winemakers better understand how digital solutions can optimise their operations and support top-quality wine production, ifm will be exhibiting its remote monitoring solutions at the upcoming 2025 Wine Tech Exhibition, which takes place from 21-23 July at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Pneumatic safety systems supplier, Protect-Air, has released its new HoseGuard, designed to prevent hazardous hose whip incidents in compressed air systems and provide a layer of protection across a wide range of industrial applications.

Melbourne-based technology company, Universal Biosensors, has replaced lab testing for winemakers in over 30 countries, with the development of handheld wine analysis device, Sentia.

Global equipment provider, GEA, has released a new electric industrial baking oven designed to deliver enhanced energy efficiency and improved process control – the E-Bake G2.

Packaging and bottling machine manufacturer, Krones, recently installed its new space saving small output Contipure AseptBloc for dairy customer Inex, a family-owned business producing around 300 million litres of dairy products annually.

Alfa Laval has released its new Olive Oil Booster system, which has helped a leading Spanish company reach a 10 per cent yield increase and 20 per cent phenol boost in its extra virgin olive oil production.

Bühler Group has launched an inductively heated wafer oven, OptiBake, which it describes as a world first in industrial baking. The solution is tailored for flat and hollow wafers, and offers greater energy efficiency and new possibilities for precise control.

Global automation solutions supplier, Cimcorp, has appointed Simon Hester as regional director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to increase visibility of the company’s approach to distribution centre automation in the region.

Italian company, Simonini, is looking back on a long tradition in meat processing, combining craft methods with modern production processes. CSB-System is working to support the company's innovation to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.