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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 →

Glorious spuds, the perfect accompaniment to any meal. As a staple food item the world over, potatoes play a key role in the world’s food supply. This humble starch is the world’s fourth-largest food crop and was first introduced in the second half of the 16th Century by the Spanish. Fast-forward to 2018 and The … Continue reading Potato company partners with SMC to bring field to fork while saving energy →

With advances in technology, industrial manufacturing is moving ahead at breakneck speed.  Machines are becoming more efficient due to cutting edge developments in automation that bring both improved performance and versatility. This combined with the development of intelligent robots means that smart machines are no longer a distant vision in the future. According to Jozef … Continue reading SMC supports a practical approach to Industry 4.0 →

When selecting an automation supplier, it is important for manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers to find a reliable and flexible partner with whom they can have a long relationship, said Jason Sutton, Area Sales Manager at SMC Australia/New Zealand.