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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?

TECH FLASH

Give SPC a role in your plant

While SPC isn’t a panacea for all process ills, it can help you fine-tune your process to assure greater product consistency.

Wayne Labs

July 30, 2013

SPC can also be used in controlling HACCP parameters.

TECH FLASH

Hey! You! Get onto my cloud!: Manufacturers scramble for cloud ERP solutions

Cloud manufacturing is catching on, and ERP providers are increasing their offerings.

Shane O'Halloran

June 26, 2013

Processors big and small are hoping to catch the wave on the new technology.

ARC publishes global service supplier selection guideg food safety management systems

TECH FLASH

ARC releases supplier selection guides for MAC and SIS

Main automation contractors and safety instrumented system selection are essential in many operations.

Shane O'Halloran

June 26, 2013

Guides include selection criteria and guided workflow steps for selecting the proper MAC or SIS supplier.

Siemensâ purchase of Preactor will complement manufacturing operations management offerings

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Siemens’ purchase of Preactor will complement manufacturing operations management offerings

Siemens recently acquired the UK-based manufacturer of advanced planning and scheduling software.

Shane O'Halloran

June 26, 2013

Analysts say the move could prompt other manufacturing operations management companies to bolster their planning and scheduling software offerings.

TECH FLASH

Biscuit company improves reliability of process control

New machinery offers reliable drives and high dosing accuracy.

Shane O'Halloran

May 28, 2013

Reliability is the most desired quality in drive selection.

Account for firewall limitations to prevent attacks

TECH FLASH

Account for these 13 firewall limitations to prevent attacks

Attackers use numerous methods to bypass security barriers.

Shane O'Halloran

May 28, 2013

Be prepared for the threat with firewall security.

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