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Automation Series

How to determine the best sensor for filling applications

There are numerous sensor solutions for filling applications. But when you come down to it, weight/load sensors often trump other methods of delivering the exact amount of product.

Wayne Labs

September 13, 2017

Little discrepancies can cause big trouble in filling applications.

Dry Processing Technology

Milk Specialties uses manufacturing intelligence to improve operations

Manufacturing intelligence helps Milk Specialties Global keep products “moo-ving.”

Casey Laughman

August 21, 2017

A Minnesota protein producer has seen big benefits from manufacturing intelligence.

State of Food Manufacturing

2017 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

The top 10 trends affecting the future of food manufacturing

Debra Schug

August 11, 2017

Respondents to our 2017 State of Food Manufacturing Survey say they expect automation to be a big part of future plans.

Robotics

How robotics can revolutionize the supply chain, help with FSMA

As the ROI increases, more companies feel confident installing robotics

Maria Ferrante

July 27, 2017

The landscape of solutions for optimizing efficiencies across a food brand’s supply-chain is constantly changing at the pace of the technology sector. And that pace of change can feel rapid.

Dirty Jobs

Mike Rowe thinks more kids should skip college

Dirty Jobs host recently spoke at PowerPlex about the need to encourage more students to pursue a trade.

Crystal Lindell

June 27, 2017

While he isn’t anti-college — Rowe himself has a degree — he does believe more people should be encouraged to do blue collar work, such as learning a trade or working in the manufacturing sector.

VR and AR

Wearable technologies like VR and AR may have finally arrived

interpack highlights the increasing virtual reality applications, including augmenting sales and project demonstrations.

Sean Riley

May 29, 2017

OEMs used VR to demonstrate future projects and give examples of machinery output, replacement part ordering, step-by-step repair instructions and remote monitoring.

3 emerging industry trends at FA&M 2017

Employees, software integration and sustainability top the list of concerns for food manufacturers.

Crystal Lindell

May 3, 2017

A look at the top three trends that emerged throughout the conference including: employee issues, software integration and sustainability.

Automation Series

Automated temperature monitoring and control ensure food safety

Automated temperature monitoring and control help ensure food safety during transit, processing and storage, and satisfy electronic recordkeeping requirements.

Wayne Labs

May 1, 2017

Of the major measured process variables, temperature is perhaps the most important in food and beverage.

Industrial Automation

ABB, IBM announce industrial artificial intelligence partnership

Collaboration will begin with launch of manufacturing and smart grid solutions

Casey Laughman

April 26, 2017

ABB and IBM have announced a collaboration that combines ABB’s Ability digital portfolio with IBM’s Watson program.

Tech Update: Robotics

Robotics now and in the future

With technology advances, robots have convinced many processors that they are worthy of hire, speeding production while improving quality and food safety.

Wayne Labs

April 12, 2017

The food industry is no slouch in employing robots, especially for hazardous and back-breaking jobs.