The new Matthews SmartWeigh is a high-quality, entry-level checkweigher that can handle up to 200 packages a minute, while its IP65 rating means it’s “dust tight” and “protected against water projected...

Industry 4.0 can seem daunting. To make it easier to understand, this infographic breaks it down and describes it in simple terms.       Industry 4.0 is “digitalised industry”. It’s...

Some negative stereotypes haunt the millennial generation. But here’s why Australian manufacturers need them in the workforce. Distracted, disloyal, narcissistic, attention seeking … not the usual...

After gaining a new contract for baby food, a contract-packing organisation wanted to upgrade its metal detection to ensure product was free of any accidental metal pieces. With some specific needs, they...

Food and beverage products must have date codes; those without attract harsh penalties, because consumer health and safety is the intention behind them. Rather critical! Date codes give a guide to an item’s...

On the bottom of a can of Coke there is a series of numbers, which reveal everything you need to know about that item — where and when the product was made and where the ingredients came from. Big manufacturers...

Quality and compliance are everything in manufacturing, but more complex processes and faster production lines mean humans just cannot inspect for packaging errors, contamination and quality standards...

Matthews Mperia T-Series High Resolution Printers are the next generation of industrial inkjet technology. With optimised drop control, high-speed printing capabilities and easy-to-use interface, the T-Series...

Options abound when it comes to choosing a date coder. So how do you make sure you have the right technology for your business’s needs now and well into the future? While every firm’s needs are unique,...

Metal detection and X-ray inspection are an excellent first line of defence to check products for foreign contaminants before they leave your processing plant. In food and beverage applications, both systems...