Ready-meals, previously a success story confined to the UK, are now hot property here. According to IBIS World, the ready-meal sector has experienced an annual growth of 3.6% in Australia over the past five years to reach reported revenue of around $900 million. So, what does this mean for the Australian food industry? And how […]
Is information-driven manufacturing (iDM) the stepping-stone to Industry 4.0? Collecting, visualising and analysing machine, process and sensor data promises to open a whole new world of opportunities for manufacturers. Here, we look at exactly what iDM is and how it could help manufacturers realise the potential of Industry 4.0. (Here’s some good background information on […]
The challenge when you automate barcoding processes is often not in knowing whether or not you need to automate, but in choosing which technology solutions will bring the best results. Australian manufacturers’ appetite for automation is growing. You only need to look at the key trends to come out of AUSPACK 2017 to see that. […]