Automated batching the recipe for product consistency
In an effort to promote recipe consistency and speed production of its products, ice cream maker Blue Bell Creameries recently employed automation software from National Instruments to control the batching system in its Brenham, Texas, plant.
In the past, Blue Bell mixed much of its ice cream recipe manually, creating potential for human error. The new automation software, named Lookout, has virtually eliminated such problems by removing mechanical switches and counters from the system. Because the software automates the batching system, Blue Bell can concentrate its efforts on maintaining product quality.