Articles Tagged with ''technology''

Editor's Note

Digital tools can transform food and beverage production

Digital tools offer food processors greater flexibility, efficiency

February 9, 2018

The food and beverage processing world will be changing. But it looks like a promising future, one where problems can be instantaneously reported and acted upon, and operations are more efficient.

Automation Series

Processors use technology to improve employee engagement

New tools are available for processors wanting to connect their workers, but to succeed, companies must have a business plan, transparent communications and a mindset for continuous improvement.

Wayne Labs

February 7, 2018

Before you look at technology solutions to motivate and engage your employees, you need first to evaluate your company’s workplace environment.

Tetra Pak highlights need for AR, digital packaging

Tetra Pak 2017 Index shows why augmented reality, digital technology and online “super leaders” are so important to the future of packaging.

Crystal Lindell

September 13, 2017

Packaging can become a gateway to generate interaction, with the use of use of augmented reality and digital codes printed on packages improving transparency of traceability, allowing consumers to access information about the product right down to the source.

VR and AR

Wearable technologies like VR and AR may have finally arrived

interpack highlights the increasing virtual reality applications, including augmenting sales and project demonstrations.

Sean Riley

May 29, 2017

OEMs used VR to demonstrate future projects and give examples of machinery output, replacement part ordering, step-by-step repair instructions and remote monitoring.

Industrial Automation

ABB, IBM announce industrial artificial intelligence partnership

Collaboration will begin with launch of manufacturing and smart grid solutions

Casey Laughman

April 26, 2017

ABB and IBM have announced a collaboration that combines ABB’s Ability digital portfolio with IBM’s Watson program.

Mondelez to invest $65M in global R&D

September 16, 2016

Mondelez International announced it will invest $65 million to build a global Research, Development & Quality (RDQ) network.

Rockwell addresses global skills shortage

June 17, 2016

The company guides organizations with five key steps for protecting productivity and safety as workers retire and new technologies redefine roles

TECH FLASH

Candy printing on demand

Dylan’s Candy Bar unveils the first 3D gummy candy printer in the US

Debra Schug

May 31, 2016

The printer produces custom candy in approximately five minutes.

TECH FLASH

Embracing innovation key to US manufacturing growth

American manufacturers must embrace technological advancements and make key investments to remain competitive in a global manufacturing landscape.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 30, 2016

Internet of Things, robotics, augmented reality and 3D printing are driving much of the change in manufacturing.

TECH FLASH

OPC Foundation announces UA open source availability

The technology can now be used in additional markets.

Jeremy Gerrard

April 26, 2016

The open source repository will supplement other open-source initiatives to provide additional value.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.