Automation
Europe: Baker Perkins releases small batch depositor
Baker Perkins releases the ServoForm Mini, which is a small batch/lab-scale depositor that deposits candy syrup or fruit paste into solid molds at up...
Europe: Key Technology releases new features on vibratory shakers
Key Technology introduces a grounding arm, label stand-offs, sanitary drives and Vector-Lock Gen 2 in its vibratory conveyors to ease use, reduce maintenance and...
Asia Pacific: Logistics warehouse staff work hands-free
Silk Contract Logistics has deployed Zebra Technologies' voice-directed warehouse picking solution to enhance its worker productivity and competitive advantage.
Silk Contract Logistics operates across a...
Americas: Outsourcing releases capacity
Contract manufacturers like SternMaid America can relieve companies of work, provide the latest technologies and contribute valuable external know-how.
Smaller companies and manufacturers with...
Americas: Startup rolls out self-serve frozen yogurt kiosk
FroYo XPress, a Purdue student startup, is developing an automated, self-serve frozen yogurt kiosk that will offer an all-natural, non-dairy frozen yogurt with minimal...
Asia Pacific: Multi-plane imager for faster checkout
Zebra Technologies Corp offers the MP7000 multi-plane one or two dimension (1D/2D) imager for grocers, discount chains and warehouse clubs to accelerate checkout lines.
The...
Europe: Ecolean releases compact filling machine
Ecolean announces the EL2+, an upgraded filling machine for chilled distribution portion-sized packages.
The compact filling machine has five fillers and a redesigned servo system...
Europe: Real-time alerts for perishable products
OCEASOFT releases the OCEAlert that enhances cold-chain monitoring and as an automated real-time alert generation solution for protecting sensitive and perishable products.
It allows managers...
Europe: Potato processor saves QC labor with digital sorters
Ireland's Keogh’s Crisps and UK's Burts Chips have found Key Technology’s Optyx digital sorters useful in the production of batch-fried potato chips/crisps.
Identifying color and...
Americas: Flexicon releases conveyor handling many sources
Flexicon releases a flexible screw conveyor with trough hopper that can receive material from multiple outlets of feeders, grinders, blenders and other process equipment.
The...