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Automation

China turns to robotics to solve labor shortage problems

With China's working-age population falling, labor costs are sky-rocketing, and robotics may be the solution

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor

February 15, 2018

China has been a leader in mass production—with lots of manual labor— but coming shortages in China’s working-age population have experts concerned. In the past, labor was plentiful, and automation was not seen as a necessity.

Building a future food factory, Part 4: Automation

Food and beverage plants are increasingly employing more advanced automation, which can affect operations at a future facility.

Debra Schug

January 23, 2018

In the previous parts of this series, we considered the aspects of land, locale and logistics. This edition will discuss the top trend in the food and beverage processing industry—automation, and how this is affecting site selection decisions.

Starfrost Glacier Spiral freezing system

Field Reports

Meat manufacturer optimizes hygienic performance

Blakeman & Co upgrades its processing line with a spiral freezer.

January 12, 2018

A Starfrost Glacier Spiral freezing system has helped James T. Blakeman & Co. increase the capacity of its aging production systems.

Editor's Note

Industry still unsure how to embrace automation

Adoption of automation varies widely from processor to processor

Debra Schug

November 6, 2017

Smaller businesses can often afford to be at the forefront of adapting new technology.

Industry News

Triple/S Dynamics announces new leadership

Kenneth Everill takes over as president

Casey Laughman

October 17, 2017

Triple/S Dynamics has announced the appointment of Kenneth Everill as company president.

Technology Sourcebook

Alfa Laval Clara Series fully hermetic centrifuges

August 10, 2017

Capable of meeting a variety of beverage, wine and juice clarification needs, Alfa Laval Clara Series high-speed separators have a hermetic design that virtually eliminates oxygen pickup and loss.

Editor's Note

Survey shows that budget concerns hold back innovation, productivity

Companies are not showing much change in capital, operations spending

Debra Schug

August 9, 2017

State of Manufacturing survey shows companies are still reluctant to spend.

Tech Update: Engine Room

Efficiency improvements offer new choices for engine room equipment

Utility costs, environmental concerns play major roles in evaluating purchasing options for new equipment and components.

Casey Laughman

July 10, 2017

Replacing or upgrading engine room equipment can offer energy efficiency improvements.

Food Engineering Plant of the Year 2017: Abbott Nutrition

High-tech production of science-based nutritionals

Debra Schug

April 11, 2017

Abbott’s plant uses state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation for safe, quality and efficient operations.

Technology Sourcebook

Ross VersaMix multi-functional mixing system

April 10, 2017

Engineered for mixing pastes, creams and gel-type products, the Ross VersaMix Model VMC-10 10-gal. multi-shaft mixer also can be used for powder dispersion, emulsification, dissolution, deagglomeration, homogenization, heating/cooling and deaeration.