SMC

Residing in Hawkes Bay, Hawk is a proudly New Zealand-owned and operated company. Sustainability is at the heart of the organisation and as a moulded fibre packaging suppliers, all of its products are made from 100 per cent recycled paper.  Its packaging solutions are used for, among other things, apple trays in the horticulture industry. … Continue reading SMC provides 4.0 solution for New Zealand-based manufacturer →

Vacuum technology remains a key requirement for plants around the globe. Whether a business operates in the packaging, pharmaceutical, food or printing industries, the need for efficient, highly adaptable vacuum solutions is still on the priority list. SMC’s latest vacuum pads are designed for optimum absorbing performance and efficient handling. The ZP3P series features a … Continue reading Highly adaptable vacuum solution for processing plants →

Green manufacturing means cost savings. Don’t believe us? The reality is that air compressors can drain a company’s bottom line. Statistics show that relooking and refining your compressed air strategy saves up to 80%; and while there is still some resistance in making the move, SMC’s Energy Saving Customer Journey can easily facilitate this worthy … Continue reading Go on an energy saving journey →

No matter what environment you operate in, dust remains an issue. Whether you’re in a harsh environment such as mining, or are looking to pass the ‘white glove’ test in the food and beverage, agricultural or pharmaceutical industries, SMC’s new JSXFA series is designed to help reduce dust in the workplace. Dust capture is important … Continue reading SMC rids the industry of dust issues →

Following on from their success at AUSPACK 2019 and the launch of Open IIoT, SMC will be showcasing at FoodTech Qld in July 2019. Bringing only the best to Brisbane, SMC will use this as an opportunity to engage with visitors and demonstrate their solutions for the food and beverage industries. No stranger to the … Continue reading SMC brings the best to Brisbane for FoodTech Qld 2019 →

SMC wireless fieldbus unit, the EX600-W is a decentralised solution is EtherNet/IP and PROFINET compatible, can withstand electric noise and is suitable for harsh, industrial environments. This wireless and decentralised fieldbus system can manage both digital and analogue signals, as well as pneumatic products. In addition, the EX600-W is unaffected by other factory noises and … Continue reading SMC introduces innovative wireless fieldbus system →

SMC prides itself on providing complete solutions. The company’s range extends beyond pneumatics to include chillers, dryers, ionizers, pressure boosters, regulators and more. Recognising the importance of dry air in a factory environment and the havoc that moisture can cause, our range of refrigerated air dryers are a cost-effective means of providing air with pressure … Continue reading SMC makes automation solutions available at AUSPACK 2019 →

With collaboration being one of the leading drivers for Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the purpose of Open IIoT’s live demo system at AUSPACK 2019 is to emulate exactly this. Beyond human interaction, collaboration now reaches across all automation components – at the very edge of the production system. Through the … Continue reading Open IIoT’s panel joins forces to bring a demo system to life for AUSPACK 2019 →

While the company is synonymous with pneumatics, SMC has worked hard to differentiate itself by listening to customers’ needs and developing products based around exactly these. As the world leaders in automation, SMC offers a complete range of automation solutions so that customers can enjoy the ease of working with just one supplier. It also … Continue reading Keep calm under pressure with SMC’s booster regulators →

SMC’s blow gun with energy saving nozzle offers up to 20 per cent reduction in power consumption (when combined with an S coupler and coil tube). It can achieve equivalent performance at lower pressures, resulting in less air consumption. When pairing the blow gun with SMC’s high efficiency nozzle, the KNH series, customers can enjoy … Continue reading SMC’s VMG blow gun series and nozzles →

Active Weighing Solutions with their particular expertise in weighing in-motion bulk materials is involved in the design, manufacture and servicing of weighing equipment and complete weighing systems. Active Weighing Solutions pride themselves in meeting industry bagging, blending, process control and stock management needs. Building machinery for weighing bulk materials in a broad range of industries, … Continue reading First automatic weighing machine of its kind →

Among the exhibitors at AUSPACK 2019 is drive technology specialist Nord Drivesystems. Servicing the market for more than half a century, Nord is a supplier to the manufacturing industry and will be promoting some its latest ground-breaking technologies. The proof is in the pudding and Nord has seen success at prominent manufacturers around the country … Continue reading Nord Drivesystems’ products on show at AUSPACK 2019 →

SMC Corporation will  use AUSPACK as a platform to solidify its promise of cost-effective customer centric solutions to the market. Energy saving has long been a focus for SMC whose Japanese roots has ensured lean manufacturing and Kaizen philosophy at the core of its business. Through its Energy Saving Customer Journey, SMC has helped customers … Continue reading SMC to showcase energy saving products at AUSPACK 2019 →

SMC Corporation will be showcasing the latest in their range of energy saving solutions at Auspack 2019. According to Tony Randall, SMC’s head of OEM and key accounts for the company’s ANZ Global Account Group,  they are finding more customers who are actually specify energy saving as part of their tender requirements. The increase in … Continue reading Energy savings roadmap from SMC →

SMC has introduced its first smart actuation sensor that can detect the stroke position of air cylinders at all times – with continuous feedback. The D-MP is available in three types of outputs – analogue signal, IO-Link process data and flexible switching point. As the latest addition to its comprehensive range, the D-MP highlights SMC’s … Continue reading SMC launches its first smart actuation sensor →

Industry 4.0 and the Industrial internet ofThings (IIoT) are changing the game – fast – not only for manufacturers but the entire supply chain. Connecting IT and OT systems across all operations in a business is enabling data accumulation at an unprecedented scale. At AUSPACK 2019 the industry can learn about how to make this … Continue reading AUSPACK shows how connectivity unlocks value →

Fibre King has helped customers build and upgrade their production facilities by providing off the shelf and bespoke packaging solutions within the meat, dairy, beverage, food, FMCG, personal care, pharmaceutical and fresh produce industries. Offering a comprehensive turnkey service, Fibre King prides itself in assisting customers with everything from upgrades and services to tailored repairs … Continue reading Fibre King combats energy wastage to provide savings for customers →

About 70 per cent of the compressed air generated goes into air blow applications and this affects a company’s bottom line, SMC says. The pneumatics provider explains that companies can save by increasing their energy efficiency and subsequently boosting their business’ competitiveness. Over the years, SMC has been fully committed to energy saving activities addressed … Continue reading SMC helps companies save and improve their green footprint →

Japanese-based SMC Pneumatics knew that in order to future-proof its business it needed to get on-board with Industry 4.0 especially with the push towards automation. “Five years ago, the managing director of SMC brought me in to reposition the business post the mining industry moving from greenfield to brownfield,” said SMC Pneumatics’ Australian and New … Continue reading SMC Pneumatics explains benefits of getting on board with Industry 4.0 →

As the global innovation race continues, the continent looks to it manufacturers to advance innovation, unlock new opportunities and to ultimately accelerate the economy. This is evident in the food and packaging industries, where SMC has been working on its new Industry 4.0 technology. SMC has a clear strategy and the technology to help implement … Continue reading SMC to showcase its new Industry 4.0 technologies at Foodtech Packtech New Zealand →