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Honey processor coordinates bottle and package printing

New networked system eliminates manual keyboard entries, mistakes, rework and waste while improving throughput.
April 9, 2013

Dutch Gold Honey has grown into the largest family-owned honey company in the US. Located in Lancaster, PA, its products include 11 honey varietals, an organic honey and three varieties of maple syrup.


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TECH FLASH

sercos international to present new technologies

A new approach to integrating machinery is designed for less complexity.
March 26, 2013

A common infrastructure allows sercos telegrams, CIP messages and TCP/IP telegrams to run on a single cable.


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Tech Update: Wireless Applications

Eliminate wires and legwork with radio communications

Wireless systems help alleviate plant installation obstructions and provide cost efficiencies. With FSMA looming, it’s time to get moving to support electronic recordkeeping with wireless capabilities.
March 6, 2013

Look around you. You probably have operating parameters you’d like to measure and track to satisfy the requirements of regulators, especially with FDA getting serious about implementing parts of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).


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TECH FLASH

Industrial networking: Make it simpler, more secure

Delivering real-time data to those who need it at anytime and anywhere is a must.
January 28, 2013
Delivering real-time data to those who need it at anytime and anywhere is a must.
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Technology Sourcebook

Master module

December 6, 2012

The WAGO 750-655 AS-Interface master module links AS-Interface (AS-I) devices to higher-level systems; it connects with up to 62 AS-I V3.0 slaves for monitoring and controlling up to 248 input and 186 output data channels.


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Technology Sourcebook

Scalable platform

November 8, 2012

Engineered for flexographic printing and packaging applications, the Kollmorgen AKD PDMM scalable automation platform combines a high-performance multi-axis motion controller, complete IEC61131-3 soft PLC, EtherCAT master and AKD servo drive in a single package.  


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TECH FLASH

Miniature, automated chocolate factory assembles bars for guests

September 25, 2012
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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TECH FLASH

Rockwell buys SoftSwitching Technologies

March 27, 2012
The company provides brownout solutions.
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Brewer taps manufacturing intelligence to enhance its process

March 7, 2012
New mash filtration system uses water more efficiently and creates less waste.
 


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TECH FLASH

FDI Cooperation, LLC advances toward a common path for field device integration

February 23, 2012
Five device network automation foundations establish a common technology for device information management.
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