Equipment & Services

Energy experts from SMC share their thoughts on how companies can optimise their energy efficiency in-line, pointing to one of the industry's best kept secrets.

SMC has released its new PF3A8#H-L, the latest addition to its flow switch family, designed to cover a large flow measurement range.

Endeavour Foods has taken out the nationwide ‘Stacks & Jacks’ competition, winning the purchase price of any new Toyota walkie stacker or electric pallet jack, up to the value of $15,000.

HySpex hyperspectral imaging cameras can now be applied to non-contact, real-time scanning and sorting of complex plastic waste, differentiating closely packed spatial features and pixel-size objects.

When Jano Crema had an issue with rejects on his paper cup lid processing line, he needed a solution that would not only solve the issue, but add further value down the line. He found it with help from SICK.

A leader in end-of-line machinery, Endoline Automation, has seen increasing enquiries for its slimline 251 fully automatic case erector.

Global food processing and packaging technology specialist, tna Solutions, has launched its new tna remote assist service, a digitally-enhanced customer experience delivering real-time access to its global team of experts.

BW Packaging Systems will showcase multiple innovations under the theme ‘Innovation Never Stops’ in its booth (C-1800) at Pack Expo, held in Las Vegas on 27-29 September.

From humble beginnings in 1967, Fletcher International Exports has evolved into what can best be described as one of Australia’s greatest agribusiness success stories.

Thurne-Middleby has boosted the capabilities of its IBS1000 Bacon Slicer with a Vision System, which enables processors to achieve enhanced first time on-weight percentages.

An organic food business has changed its entire fleet of material handling equipment, now to be exclusively supplied by Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA).

Enhancing its local assembly capabilities, SMC Corporation Australia and New Zealand recently welcomed the newly launched LECSN-T series of AC servo motor drivers (network card type) to its ranks.

When leaks occur in pet food packaging, it can alter the smell and taste, and potentially cause contamination. Oxipack leak detection technology, available through Heat and Control, helps mitigate the risk.

Energy.gov.au points to mid-sized motors with output power between 0.75-375kW as the largest segment of motor electricity consumption in Australia, calling for more energy efficiency efforts in the segment.

KHS and Belgian-based Martens Brewery continue to pursue their mutual strategy of reducing packaging materials with the brewer further investing in more machines.

Fibre King has expanded its range of craft brewery packaging equipment with a PakTech Can Carrier Applicator and is the only Australian owned option available on the market.