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Artificial intelligence built into vision systems

AI: Behind-the-Scene Partner in Process Applications

Rather than apply AI/ML in one big fell swoop, why not choose applications that use AI to make them more efficient and build from there?

Wayne Labs

June 7, 2023

AI is a must to improve process quality, save energy and maintain equipment.

Automated high pressure processing offers benefits

Cold-pressed juice maker Evolution Fresh updated their HPP process to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and drive revenue.

Sharon Spielman

June 5, 2022

Cold-pressed juice maker Evolution Fresh updated their HPP process to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and drive revenue.

Packaging equipment demand to grow through 2026

April 29, 2022

The largest industry continues to be the food industry for packaging equipment.

Fine tune your production with OEE

Wayne Labs

July 16, 2021

Does OEE hold its own in being the only KPI you should be using? How should you apply OEE? What data should you use to determine OEE? How useful is it, really?

Improving OEE

Finding new AI-based methods to boost productivity requires digital data

Large gains in productivity have been made over the years using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, but today new technologies can further efficiency improvements

Wayne Labs

February 13, 2020

AI-based tools are the next step beyond Six Sigma and lean manufacturing to improve production

Green Series

A lean and green approach to reduce waste, improve quality

Wayne Labs

May 20, 2019

Implementing lean manufacturing techniques can help companies improve operational performance and customer responsiveness to improve the bottom line.

Engineering R&D

New automation controller connects with sensors, actuators, PLCs, networks

Wayne Labs

February 20, 2019

Enter EPIC—a controller capable of handling analog and discrete I/O with direct connection to sensors and actuators, running real-time tasks on board and connecting safely to cloud-based and on-premises applications.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity helps manufacturers create more secure, resilient networks

Wayne Labs

February 13, 2019

The very life of your business may depend upon how you respond to preventing potential cybersecurity attacks.

Operational Insights

Benchmark plant processes to become competitive

There are plenty of tools—especially lean manufacturing— that can be used to cut waste and improve productivity. Knowing which to use can be a challenge.

Wayne Labs

November 16, 2016

Whether you’re anticipating using lean or another strategy or a combination, realize that it will require a total commitment of everyone in your company.