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FA&M 2021 Conference Highlights

Food Automation and Manufacturing 2021 Recap and Highlights

December 13, 2021

The 2021 Food Automation and Manufacturing event (FA&M) proved to be successful, engaging and educational as well as fun for all participants.

6 automation opportunities in bulk bag filling for dry goods

Andy Forrester

December 10, 2021

The introduction of automation at key points in the bulk bag handling process can amplify the already attractive benefits of bulk bags with a better ROI in the long run (and often with a quick payback due to cost savings on labor).

Penfolds, one of the world’s most respected winemakers in South Australia, has become the first wine to partner with BlockBar

Blockchain Track & Trace

Getting started with blockchain

Blockchain-based track and trace systems can work standalone, and they can be integrated into MES and ERP systems, giving processors several options

Wayne Labs

December 7, 2021

Blockchain applications can be cost effective for small and medium processors, yet integrate into already existing MES and ERP systems.

Hartnell College and Festo Didactic partner on Industry 4.0 training

November 29, 2021

New technology in agriculture is reshaping the future of farming and Hartnell College and Festo Didactic are partnering to close the skills gap in manufacturing and agriculture.

Automation: A Game-Changer in Pet Food Processing

Keep your business at the forefront with automated equipment, which is paving the way for faster, more efficient production.

November 23, 2021

The pet food industry only shows signs of growth for the foreseeable future. In 2020, even with the supply chain issues, there were no signs of a slowdown in this segment.

Automated indoor farms are becoming popular near urban centers

Automated Agriculture

Future of food: People, planet and economy

To keep up with the growing world population, agriculture will adopt automation

Jan Beránek

November 20, 2021

Innovation in agriculture is one of the hottest topics due to the industry facing a number of challenges

Smithfield hog production is seeing greater efficiency with modern technologies in its feed mills.

Control Systems

Modern SCADA system improves feed mill operations at Smithfield operations in Utah

The mill produces 12,000 tons of animal feed per week, feeding 1.7 million pigs a year

Wayne Labs

November 17, 2021

A new control system for a formerly manually operated plant makes a huge difference in output, efficiency and product quality

Connecting warehouse data with production and business systems

Making the connection provides up-to-the-minute data on scheduling, stock-outs, ingredient substitutions, customer trends and recalls

Wayne Labs

November 8, 2021

Often one role of a shop floor or MES is to act as a relay or connection point between the ERP and WMS. In case of a non-automated shop floor where there is no MES, there is a good chance that the ERP system connects with an independent WMS or has some built-in WMS functionality.

Microsoft Active Directory Networks can be compromised if not configured carefully

Network Intrusion Issues

Does Microsoft Active Directory Services open the door to BlackMatter and other ransomware?

Convenient as they are, Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services can let hackers get a foothold into systems if not managed properly

Wayne Labs

November 7, 2021

Microsoft Active Network Directory Services makes it easy for system admins to make changes to fluid networks--but if not managed properly, leaves an open door for malicious actors.

SoftAI is a bundled hardware and software solution

Soft-touch robotics system becomes human-like with new AI software

Gentle grippers can pick up food items on a belt, but to do it well, there must be a fast-thinking “brain” behind their moves

Wayne Labs

November 5, 2021

Robotics systems lately have developed a soft touch to pick up delicate foods without damaging them, and there have been a lot of developments in the grippers themselves to handle these fragile products. However, these grippers can’t do it alone.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.