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Using data intelligence to reduce unit costs in food manufacturing

Small and mid-size processors have experienced first-hand the value of automation, but are failing to take advantage of one important side benefit: data intelligence.
October 1, 2021

Data is valuable because it helps manufacturers make better decisions. But there’s a big difference between collecting data and being able to actually use it. If you don’t have a system in place to be able to understand what the data is telling you, then you’re going to be overwhelmed by it.


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Robots aid Expansion of New Zealand Apple Company

Rockit Global uses MHM Automation’s tube-filling machines in its state-of-the-art apple packhouse
Sharon Spielman
Sharon Spielman
September 8, 2021

The introduction of robotic technology is one of the driving forces behind a New Zealand apple exporter’s expansion.


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Managing and Surviving Software Updates

Surviving a firmware, application software or a Windows update can at times seem impossible…
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
August 13, 2021

So you put off upgrades and updates as long as possible because you can’t afford the downtime. But doing nothing can lead to an even worse downtime scenario.


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The Morning Star Company Explores AI Options to Improve Yields, Profitability

Kristen Kazarian
Kristen Kazarian
August 6, 2021
A leader in the tomato processing industry, The Morning Star Company is looking at new AI agriculture technologies in extensive field settings that can help to achieve this goal.
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Tech Update: What AI can do for you

Experts believe that food and beverage manufacturers will need artificial intelligence in their business model to survive in the future
Kristen Kazarian
Kristen Kazarian
August 4, 2021
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers numerous advantages to manufacturers, including synching machinery on a production line, solving supply chain issues, business forecasting, improving food safety standards and waste reduction, as well as yield and quality—all in real time.
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Automation updates

System integrators and hardware suppliers look at the mechanics of controls updates

Getting tested updates safely to processors and installed without a hitch requires flexibility and expertise from suppliers
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
July 14, 2021

Automation firmware and software updates are a necessity, and suppliers have made the task much easier through new tools.


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PdM and beyond

Implementing predictive and prescriptive maintenance strategies can help food and beverage companies save time, energy and money
Sharon Spielman
Sharon Spielman
July 3, 2021

When it comes to maintenance in food and beverage processing facilities, we’ve come a long way. 


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Field Reports

Automating production at marine algae omega-3 oil facility

When Veramaris upgraded its systems and processes, it needed to maintain output while meeting quality, production standards
Sharon Spielman
Sharon Spielman
June 14, 2021

Veramaris, a $200-million joint venture, upgraded its systems and processes to produce omega-3 oil from marine algae—all the while needing to maintain output and meet quality and production standards.


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Keep people in mind during site selection

With so many aspects to consider during the site selection process, it is important for companies to keep their employees and visitors in mind
Sharon Spielman
Sharon Spielman
June 7, 2021

There are so many aspects to consider during the site selection process that it is important for companies to keep their employees and visitors in mind.


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A blank slate

Tuffy’s Pet Foods Company, a multimillion dollar enterprise, invested in another small town for its treat business with a greenfield build
Kristen Kazarian
Kristen Kazarian
May 26, 2021

KLN Family Brands wasn’t looking for just another plant when it partnered with CRB for a new facility.


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