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New fanless embedded computer
Backplane Systems Technology has launched Neousys Technology’s Ultra Compact Atom and Pentium Apollo Lake Fanless Embedded Computer, the POC-300 Series.
April 11, 2017 0 comment
Water treatment company looks to expand into municipal sector
An Adelaide water treatment company is expanding its zero discharge filtration systems into the municipal sector.
November 25, 2016 0 comment
IoT-based predictive analytics trialled at SA retailer
IT provider Empired has undertaken an Internet of Things (IoT) pilot with leading South Australian convenience retailer, Peregrine Corporation, using Microsoft technology. The aim is to enhance customers’ experience and mitigate everyday business risks.
September 6, 2016 0 comment
How the IoT is helping trains run on time
An Australian technology minnow is turning heads here and around the world with one of the first examples of internet of things (IoT) technology that can improve train travel efficiency and safety.
August 25, 2016 0 comment
Partnership between Bosch and Bühler: food and the IoT
Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions and Bühler, two businesses that focus on the IoT and food industry respectively, are joining forces.
August 23, 2016 0 comment
Portable sensors being used to trace gluten in food
MIT spinoff Nima has developed a portable, highly sensitive gluten sensor that can be used by gluten-intolerant diners in restaurants.
July 7, 2016 0 comment
From the editor: Why Industry 4.0 should really matter to everyone
This year’s global economic summit in Davos in Switzerland raised awareness of the opportunities of Industry 4.0 for everyone and not just for manufacturers or those with engineering degrees
July 7, 2016 0 comment
Are we losing the battle against Legionnaires’ Disease?
While one would hope Sydney’s recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease is an isolated incident, the fact is that over 50 cases have been reported this year.
June 8, 2016 1 comment
ABB acquires SVIA automation solutions
ABB has announced it has acquired SVIA, a leading provider in the fast-growing market of robot automation cells for machine tending.
May 13, 2016 0 comment
New sensors helping with our food supply
Industrialisation has left much of the urban environment contaminated with a variety of heavy metals, chemicals and pesticide residue.
March 21, 2016 0 comment
New extended range of stainless steel faced sensors
Turck has released a two-wire, DC stainless steel faced sensor with an extended sensing range.
February 5, 2016 0 comment
Hygienic pressure transmitter from Emerson
Emerson Process Management has introduced the Rosemount 3051HT Hygienic Pressure Transmitter, a robust and reliable solution for hygienic applications in which regular clean-in-place/sterilise-in-place (CIP/SIP) regimens can cause measurement devices to become unstable, and batch quality to deteriorate.
November 13, 2015 0 comment
Hygienic inline measurement and online processing for food makers
The LiquiSonic inline analyzer by SensoTech measures precisely and directly in pipes or vessels the concentration of ingredients in beverages and liquid food.
November 5, 2015 0 comment
Mechanical way to keep solids in suspension
Traditionally, the food and beverage industry relied on mechanical devices to keep solids in suspension. However there is another, simpler way to mix and maintain desired suspension levels.
November 3, 2015 0 comment
Schneider Electric cleans up at Frost & Sullivan Best Practice Awards
Schneider Electric was awarded the 2015 Southeast Asia ‘UPS Vendor of the Year’ and ‘UPS Service Provider of the Year’ awards for the fourth consecutive year at the 2015 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards ceremony.
October 30, 2015 0 comment
Innovation lessons from the USA’s best
The American Chamber of Commerce in Australia is holding its inaugural Innovation Mission, exploring some of the reasons behind the USA’s tech business success, next month.
October 28, 2015 0 comment
Stainless steel sensor for demanding applications
Available in SSI or with incremental outputs and equipped with 316 stainless steel housing, the new variant is built to withstand harsh environments such as those involving chemicals or high-pressure water sprays.
October 6, 2015 0 comment
Harsh environment motor controller released
With an IP69K degree of protection, MOVIFIT is suitable for harsh manufacturing environments, and is designed to withstand high pressure / high temperature water cleaning.
June 12, 2015 0 comment
Wonderware Recipe Manager Plus Software from Schneider Electric
Designed specifically for food and beverage and any other batch manufacturer, the new software will speed up and optimise how new recipes and recipe variations are adopted and how new products are brought to market.
March 27, 2015 0 comment
AP Automation wins 2014 PACE Food & Beverage Award
Boosting efficiency while reducing energy consumption for an animal feed manufacturer won top honours.
June 19, 2014 0 comment