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According to Innova Market Insights, in the well-established Australian market, consumers are seeking product diversification and novelty, especially in everyday staples, snacks and sweet treats, driving increased uptake in these categories. Swisslog Food and Beverage sales consultant, Joseph Kutek, discusses the importance of automation in the warehouse, helping manufacturers to stay competitive. Read more
Global systems supplier, GEA Group, has introduced the world's smallest single use disk stack centrifuge for use in the biopharmaceutical, food and new food industries – the kytero 10.
Industrial technology manufacturer, Minebea Intec, is expanding its portfolio of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, with the release of its new X-ray inspection system, Dylight S.
Food safety company, Hygiena, is making its product range easier for industry access across Australia, with the launch of its dedicated Australian e-commerce platform.
Mitsubishi Electric has launched its Melfa RH-10CRH and RH-20CRH Scara robots, aiming to provide manufacturers with greater flexibility in adopting digital manufacturing, while addressing skilled workforce shortages.
Global packaging solution company, Schütz, has launched its new intermediate bulk container (IBC) steel pallet – featuring an extra skid for optimum weight distribution.
Corrosion protection solutions company, Cortec, has received G7 certification with the NSF Nonfood Compounds Registration Program for its Boiler Lizard and Boiler Egg, allowing use in and around food processing areas.
Food Processing Systems (FPS) has launched the Linear Chiller, its new high-performance cooling solution, designed to handle various bagged food products such as gravy, mashed potatoes and seafood.
The SMC Corporation is taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as plans by the Australian government are introduced to implement restrictions on equipment with high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant.
The Swiss Bell Food Group is in the middle of its digital transformation. CIO Sven Friedli emphasises two pillars: the right technology to support the business goals, and a reliable IT partner, like the ERP provider CSB-System, to ensure successful implementation.
Technofast Industries has been appointed the exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributor for Swiss-engineered Haelok pipe fittings, which can be deployed in under a minute to provide sealing performance under high pressure conditions.
La Trobe University has developed a smoke sensor to track smoke events around vineyards and advise winegrowers whether it is likely to taint their grape. Australian agtech provider, Goanna Ag, has signed on to commercialise the Wine Industry Smoke Detectors.
Food processing technology manufacturer, Provisur Technologies, has released the first of its proprietary line of STS separators, the STS 2000 belt separator, designed for higher quality and higher yield applications.
Compressed air-operated products manufacturer, Exair, has introduced its award-winning Varistat Benchtop Ionizer to the industrial market, a powerful fan-driven static eliminator engineered to neutralise static charges on surfaces.
Beckhoff Automation has launched the latest iteration of its proven TwinCAT open automation system to the Australian market – the TwinCAT PLC++.
Global technology and software company, Emerson, is aiming to prevent condensate-related equipment issues with the launch of its Aventics DS1 dew point sensor. The company states it is the only industrial sensor that monitors dew point, temperature, humidity and air quality values.
German drive components manufacturer, Nord Drivesystems, has introduced its Nordac Pro frequency inverters to the market, to support machinery that requires precise and controlled movements.
