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Editor's Note

How robotics and skilled labor are shaping the future of manufacturing

Manufacturing continues to evolve, and how food makers repsond will shape the future
Debra Schug
Debra Schug
March 8, 2017
The future of manufacturing is top of mind, but there has been a tonal shift.
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Staffing

Now hiring: Plants face skilled worker shortage

Manufacturing works to rebrand itself as appealing to the next generation of employees.
Crystal-Lindell
Crystal Lindell
March 8, 2017
It's not a great time to be in the manufacturing jobs recruitment business.
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Automation Series

Advanced controls yield major process improvements

Use of the right tools can cut waste, curb giveaways, improve efficiency, decrease downtime and maximize product.
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
March 8, 2017
Technology is changing how plants track and respond to waste.
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Champion Petfoods opens DogStar Kitchens
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Champion Petfoods opens DogStar Kitchens

Canadian pet food producer Champion Petfoods recently opened its new 371,100-sq.-ft. DogStar Kitchens located on 85 acres of land outside of Bowling Green, KY.
Debra Schug
Debra Schug
July 28, 2016

State-of-the-art pet food production puts an emphasis on safety and fresh ingredients.


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Rockwell adds to PartnerNetwork program
TECH FLASH

Rockwell expands machinery safety system integrator program

The automation solutions provider says its members offer proven machinery safety expertise for manufacturers.
Jeremy Gerrard
Jeremy Gerrard
July 28, 2016

The program added three new members in the first half of 2016, bringing the total to 26.


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PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015
TECH FLASH

Maintaining an agile, efficient supply chain

Having a plant that incorporates automation and accounts for demand and compliance data can help control supply chain costs.
July 28, 2016

The Processing Zone at PACK EXPO International will highlight supply chain solutions for food and beverage processors.


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Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

CMMS: Get your maintenance on track

A computerized maintenance management system helps keep assets running and assists with meeting food safety audit requirements.
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
July 20, 2016
A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can help food and beverage facility owners plan and schedule assets and labor to optimize overall plant efficiency and minimize downtime.
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Food safety, productivity need fuel robotic innovations
TECH FLASH

Food safety, productivity need fuel robotic innovations

Increased productivity, reduced costs and improved food and worker safety continue to push automation and robotics higher on food and beverage manufacturers’ priority list.
Maria Ferrante
June 28, 2016

For robots to operate in a food manufacturing facility, they must be designed to withstand the rigors of sanitary processing operations.


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Process instrumentation and automation market forecast
TECH FLASH

Process instrumentation and automation market forecast

The US process instrumentation and automation market saw a slight uptick in 2015.
Jeremy Gerrard
Jeremy Gerrard
June 28, 2016

Five US industries, including food and beverage, are expected to experience above average growth through 2020.


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using pinch valves
TECH FLASH

Using pinch valves in the food and beverage industry

Pinch valves offer significant ways to automate, service and increase production efficiency while ensuring consumer safety remains the top priority
Winston K Wong
May 30, 2016

Utilizing components such as pinch valves that do not directly come into contact with a product makes servicing or replacing equipment a quick and easy task.


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