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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.

TECH FLASH

Rockwell launches Best Future Machine award

The award will recognize engineering innovation and machine design.

April 13, 2016

Any company with a machine at the 2017 interpack show that deploys Rockwell Automation products or solutions can enter.

Plant of the Year

Food Plant of the Year 2016: SugarCreek brings home more than the bacon

Though SugarCreek started out as a bacon processor, its newest high-tech plant is poised for growth as consumers demand more sophisticated RTE food products.

Wayne Labs

April 8, 2016

Yes, bacon has lately become a trend or fad, leaping its way out of the breakfast frying pan into food creations where it would have seemed an unlikely ingredient just a few years ago.

SPX FLOW opens Shanghai innovation center

Jeremy Gerrard

April 6, 2016

SPX FLOW opened the center to help producers create innovative dairy and beverage products to compete in a growing industry.

Study: Packaging innovations help sell foods and beverages

March 9, 2016

Dramatic changes in demographics, lifestyles, and eating patterns of consumers are helping drive packaging technology innovations.

Urschel Laboratories sells company to its employees

March 4, 2016

Rick Urschel, president and CEO of Urschel Laboratories announced that the Urschel family sold the Chesteron, Ind.-based company to its employees.

Field Reports

High-tech hydration makes a traditional drink even better

An African beverage manufacturer uses steam infusion to hydrate maize flour and grains.

January 21, 2016

Trade Kings, an African beverage manufacturer based in Zambia, wanted to resume the production of “maheu,” a drink made from maize.

Smart Manufacturing

The Internet of Things: Power at your fingertips

The technology connecting people, machines, suppliers and processors is rapidly changing the manufacturing industry.

Debra Schug

January 20, 2016

The concepts and technologies encompassed by the term “Internet of Things” are rapidly changing the world.

Regulatory Watch

Two guidances issued for ingredients from GE or non-GE sources

January 8, 2016

FDA’s approval of AquaBounty Technologies’ application for AquAdvantage Salmon, an Atlantic salmon that reaches market size more quickly than non-genetically engineered (GE) fish, brought cheers from food industry groups.