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In this Interpack 2023 video interview, Brian Gilmore from FlexCAM and Stefan von Westberg from Flexlink talk to Lindy Hughson about the relationship between the two companies, the merits of a magnetic conveying system, and Flexlink's latest BRIXX innovation, its brand new concept for re-packing operations.

Prior to becoming its own entity five years ago, FlexCAM used to be part of Flexlink in Australi. Today, FlexCAM is the sole supplier of Flexlink conveyors in Australia and New Zealand.

Developed for co-packers and e-commerce, the smart solution, which uses mobile conveyors and robots, automates manual, repetitive packaging processes and enables manufacturing companies to manage the need for multiple product variants and faster changeovers.

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Asahi Beverages is the latest company to partner with Charles Sturt University (CSU) to support Australian farmers recognise and implement climate smart practices, with scientists from the Cool Soil Initiative tracking carbon emissions from the barley used in beer.

New Zealand based agtech company, Halter, has completed a $314.5 million Series E funding round, achieving a new $2.86 billion valuation. The company plans to use the funding to expand commercialisation of its virtual fencing and animal management system in Australia and the United States.

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