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Automation, Industry 4.0, IIoT, augmented reality and more are driving the market.

Having a plan for IT and OT system security and a response to any intrusion will help thwart cyberattacks.

Residual and potentially dangerous chemicals in food and drinking water have been in the news lately (see this month’s Manufacturing News for an update on PFAS) as one such report found that 80% of urine samples drawn from children and adults in the U.S. contained glyphosate. FOOD ENGINEERING has also had its share of news on heavy metals in food and baby food. Why are we seeing so much contamination?

The forecasting sources and tools you need to help optimize your operation.

Quality management systems involve everyone from receiving to processing, packaging and shipping.

ERP systems can manage food quality and safety as well as business functions.

Milchwerk Crailsheim dairy needed to improve the overall cheesemaking process and reduce energy costs.

Getting hold of line changeovers improves quality, decreases waste

Heineken adopts an even-driven software strategy to make sure orders are filled on time.

When we recently surveyed architectural and engineering/construction firms (A&E/Cs) and asked what trends or forces they see driving automation projects, every firm mentioned “labor” or “workforce availability” in its initial response.