Automation

Food Engineering Plant of the Year 2017: Abbott Nutrition

High-tech production of science-based nutritionals

Debra Schug

April 11, 2017

Abbott’s plant uses state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation for safe, quality and efficient operations.

Why you should make it a point to attend FA&M 2017

Past Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference Highlights

March 28, 2017

Never been to FA&M before? Listen to past attendees talk about the importance and the benefits of the show.

Recalls

Managing recalls: How data collection helps companies

Regulatory and consumer trends drive track and trace adoption

Jorge Izquierdo

March 8, 2017

The tremendous amount of resources that go into bringing a product to market can be eclipsed by the costs of an unforeseen recall.

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

March 8, 2017

The future of manufacturing is top of mind, but there has been a tonal shift.

Staffing

Now hiring: Plants face skilled worker shortage

Manufacturing works to rebrand itself as appealing to the next generation of employees.

Crystal Lindell

March 8, 2017

It's not a great time to be in the manufacturing jobs recruitment business.

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

March 8, 2017

Technology is changing how plants track and respond to waste.

TECH FLASH

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

July 28, 2016

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

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

July 28, 2016

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

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.

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

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.