Automated facility safely stores dangerous goods
08 December, 2020 | Supplied by: Swisslog AustraliaLinfox has engaged Swisslog to implement a software solution that would ensure visibility and traceability of all SKUs stored in over 20,000 storage locations.
Swisslog technology helps win major logistics award
09 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Swisslog AustraliaSwisslog ACPaQ automation technology available in Australasia helps German retail chain win logistics award.
Wenglor BLN series barcode line scanner
01 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe Wenglor BLN series barcode line scanner has a large scanning area of 20 to 200 mm or 30 to 520 mm depending on the model, which is said to greatly increase flexibility in system design and installation.
Pepperl+Fuchs G20 ZPA roller modules
01 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty LtdG20 ZPA roller modules have integrated logic that allows the modules to independently control 24 VDC motor rollers without a higher-level control system.
Flexicon mobile bag dump station with compactor
28 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty LtdThe latest mobile bag dump station from Flexicon Corporation incorporates a flexible screw conveyor and bag compactor.
FlexLink celebrates four decades of material flow solutions
26 October, 2020 | Supplied by: FlexCAMConveyor technology company FlexLink is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Novel sensor detects oversized ore
22 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Omniflex (Australia) Pty LtdAdvanced sensors estimate the size of rocks in truck trays in real time.
How machine learning is revolutionising shipping
07 October, 2020Machine learning is revolutionising many fields, but the logistics industry in particular has seen huge gains from some of the advancements it has provided.
ABB completes 'world’s most powerful conveyor' in Chile
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB and TAKRAF have commissioned what is said to be the world's highest-powered gearless conveyor drive system for the Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile.
KHS to acquire a stake in Swiss maker of can seaming machines
31 August, 2020 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdTo date, the KHS Group has offered Ferrum can seamers only as accessory components for its canning lines.
Cost-effective ways to minimise supply chain risk: research
13 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWMOne of the questions that arise from the current situation is what lessons can companies learn about how to protect themselves against a crisis in the future.
Rockwell updates linear motion control system for packaging
02 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe iTRAK 5730 small-frame intelligent track system is said to improve throughput in multi-product applications.
Using AI and an app to identify components
26 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPKResearchers have developed an app that enables individual components with no barcode to be unambiguously identified within seconds.
Flexicon sanitary bulk bag filler
23 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty LtdThe latest sanitary bulk bag filling system from Flexicon can achieve fill rates of up to 40 bulk bags per hour.
Datalogic AV500 2D image-based reader
24 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Datalogic Automation Pty LtdThe AV500 scanner has a high-resolution 5 MP sensor, image acquisition at 32 fps, dynamic or adjustable focus, and multiple lens options.