As I’m writing this month’s Editor’s Note, I’m working in my office after just reviewing the evaluation forms from the Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo (FA&M) held in early April.

Human machine interface technology has advanced by leaps and bounds-to the point where food manufacturers can now control and monitor plants from virtually anywhere.

Some additional upfront cost already is paying dividends to this manufacturing organization, with the biggest returns yet to come.

For food and beverage companies focused on water recycling and landfill reduction, the effort yields solid financial returns.

Smart sensors have been around for a long time, but when combined with wireless capabilities, the sky’s the limit.