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your industrial networks vulnerable to cyber attack?

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ISA urges inclusion of ANSI/ISA99 in national cybersecurity framework

Automation Federation has worked closely with the government in an advisory capacity.

Shane O'Halloran

September 25, 2013

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has spearheaded the campaign.

TECH FLASH

Five keys for low-temperature valve and fluid automation device selection

When temperatures drop, will your valves and fluid automation devices hold up?

Shane O'Halloran

September 11, 2013

From selection and delivery to operations and maintenance, low temperatures can cause problems for fluid automation devices and valves.

The Snyder's-Lance Columbus, GA manufacturing site

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Continuous Improvement: Culture transformation

Through methodical, and at times surgical, application of a continuous improvement framework, Snyder’s-Lance’s Columbus team made a full organizational transformation in only one year.

Greg Flickinger

September 11, 2013

Performance was not the focus, but became the outcome.

TECH FLASH

New ISA99 standard addresses risks of IT cybersecurity solutions

As industrial automation and controls systems become more complex, so do vulnerabilities.

Shane O'Halloran

August 28, 2013

A new security standard describes best practices for implementing cybersecurity solutions.

ARC publishes global service supplier selection guideg food safety management systems

TECH FLASH

ARC Advisory Group announces Industry Forum 2014 agenda

Those responsible for evaluating new technologies and best practices should attend.

Shane O'Halloran

August 28, 2013

The event will feature more than 10 programs and 35 sessions.

TECH FLASH

Cybersecurity tech pack now available for download

The pack includes a variety of resources to help operators improve cybersecurity defenses.

Shane O'Halloran

August 28, 2013

Technical papers and two complete reference books are included.

TECH FLASH

New hyperspectral sensor-based system for potato processors helps sorting

The technology can help identify problems in a potato’s chemical composition before processing.

Shane O'Halloran

August 14, 2013

By identifying issues like sugar ends before cooking, processors save time and money.

Including robots in food manufacturing facilities

Robotics

Is there a robot in your line’s future?

Robots aren’t all things to all people, but in the right place, they can be a big time and labor saver.

Wayne Labs

August 7, 2013

Robots can help increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), which improves a processor’s bottom line.

TECH FLASH

Case history: Animal crackers get chocolate-covered makeover

When Stauffer’s needed baggers and scales for chocolate enrobing, they travelled to PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

Shane O'Halloran

July 30, 2013

New chocolate-enrobed crackers have been so popular, the baggers and scales run 24 hours a day.

TECH FLASH

Calculating the ROI of pneumatic conveyers

Pneumatic conveyers can help operations engineer hazards and ergonomic inefficiencies out of process manufacturing.

Shane O'Halloran

July 30, 2013

Could your operation’s bottom line benefit from pneumatic conveyers by reducing workplace injuries and increasing line speed?

Cargill Invests in its Cocoa Supply Chain

Going for Gold(fish): Inside The Campbell’s Company’s $160M Cracker Plant Expansion

Ferrero to Acquire WK Kellogg Co for $3.1B

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