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How robotics can help improve packaging lines

December 11, 2015

Tree Top, an agricultural cooperative with eight processing facilities, installed robotics to its packaging line.

TECH FLASH

IoT leaders form OpenFog Consortium

The OpenFog architecture will bring seamless intelligence from the cloud to the IoT endpoints using an open, standardized approach.

Jeremy Gerrard

November 25, 2015

The coalition is comprised of ARM, Cisco, Dell, Intel, Microsoft Corp. and the Princeton University Edge Laboratory.

TECH FLASH

2015 Automation Fair draws thousands

Now in its 24th year, the event featured products and solutions that are transforming industrial operations into The Connected Enterprise.

Jeremy Gerrard

November 25, 2015

Attendees of Rockwell’s annual event got a preview of the future of smart manufacturing and industrial automation solutions.

Automation Series

Plant automation: Finding the right fit

Do what makes sense when installing automation in your facility, considering your budget and business goals. Understanding your application can help you fine-tune your equipment purchase.

Wayne Labs

November 19, 2015

While the trend for large manufacturers is to automate a new plant in its entirety, small and medium-sized food and beverage processors rarely have the funds to automate their plants, turning them into lights-out facilities. Even some tier-one processors may find areas in certain operations where it may not make sense to over-automate.

TECH FLASH

Rockwell adds to PartnerNetwork program

Eleven new members expand the company’s network of automation solutions for the connected enterprise.

Jeremy Gerrard

October 27, 2015

The PartnerNetwork program is a collaborative effort between global manufacturers that share solutions and ideas to improve and optimize performance.

TECH FLASH

Schneider Electric expands presence in Singapore

The company will invest more than $72 million to add software and a new regional hub.

Jeremy Gerrard

October 27, 2015

Schneider is investing in the region because of Singapore’s research capabilities, competitive ecosystem and reputation as a protector of intellectual property.

TECH FLASH

New ‘smartbox’ launches manufacturers into IIoT

Called an industry first, Mazak, MEMEX, Inc. and Cisco unveil a launch platform for easy, secure entrance into the IIoT.

Jeremy Gerrard

October 27, 2015

The new technology is being showcased by Mazak at the DISCOVER 2015 Technology and Education Event its North American manufacturing headquarters.

TECH FLASH

FA&M 2016 program announced

Food Engineering’s annual conference and expo will be held at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott in Fort Myers, FL from April 10 to 13, 2016.

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2015

The unique industry event emphasizes education and gaining valuable information on the latest trends and technologies.

Automation Series

Solutions for improving yield are within reach

You’ve done the obvious, so where else can you look to squeeze out more product?

Wayne Labs

September 26, 2015

You add up the mass of raw materials your facility consumes each day, look at the products it’s made, and the numbers just don’t balance—until you look at skids of rework and a dumpster topped off with the day’s malformed products and/or damaged packages.

TECH FLASH

Infor to acquire GT Nexus

GT Nexus and Infor are prepared to redefine modern manufacturing with a global commerce cloud.

Jeremy Gerrard

August 25, 2015

GT Nexus customers include adidas Group, Caterpillar, Columbia Sportswear, DHL, Home Depot, Levi Strauss & Co., Maersk, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble and UPS.

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.