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Can your robot debone poultry?

June 26, 2012
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This prototype deboning system from Georgia Tech’s Research Institute uses 3-D imaging and sensor-based cutting technology.
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Remote rabbi restart

June 26, 2012
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When a rabbi can’t be physically on hand to restart a boiler at a kosher food plant, a remote text-message restart does the job.
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Water/wastewater/controls event in Orlando

July 9, 2012
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Food industry professionals in water and wastewater management may find this event helpful.
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ISA announces operational excellence tracks at its annual conference

July 24, 2012
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Each track demonstrates the effective application of industrial automation and how it drives business value.
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Rockwell Automation Fair visits Philly

July 24, 2012
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With Center City hotels, Chinatown, restaurants, historical sights, shopping and easy transportation, what’s not to like about this venue?
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Rollers take the pressure out of conveying

September 25, 2012
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Add PLCs and motion control, and a smart conveying system is ready to interface to smart wrapping and packaging systems.
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Miniature, automated chocolate factory assembles bars for guests

September 25, 2012
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Though a guest attraction at HERSHEY’s Chocolate world, this automated line works just like its big brothers in the plant.
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Milk drying optimization pays off

October 4, 2012
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Processor improves operational efficiencies and increases yields by reducing moisture variability on its dryers.
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Equipment controller

October 10, 2012
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Powered by the Niagara Framework, the VYKON JACE JEC- 234 equipment controller controls and monitors a range of building systems including HVAC equipment, air handling units, air washers, boilers, lighting and meters.
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Process control system

October 15, 2012
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The Siemens Industry Automation Simatic PCS 7 V8.0 process control system features a process historian that provides an integrated, scalable, long-term archiving system, consolidating history from multiple continuous and batch projects.
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Food Authentication Using Bioorganic Molecules

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