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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, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
August 7, 2013

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


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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.


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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?
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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, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
July 30, 2013

SPC can also be used in controlling HACCP parameters.


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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.


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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.


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TECH FLASH

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.


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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.


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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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TECH FLASH

Are your industrial networks vulnerable to cyber attack?

Increasingly complex network systems can make preventing and detecting attacks more difficult.
Shane O'Halloran
May 28, 2013

Poor security can mean lost revenue and brand integrity.


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