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ISA announces operational excellence tracks at its annual conference

July 24, 2012

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Each track demonstrates the effective application of industrial automation and how it drives business value.

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Remote rabbi restart

June 26, 2012

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When a rabbi can’t be physically on hand to restart a boiler at a kosher food plant, a remote text-message restart does the job.

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Can your robot debone poultry?

June 26, 2012

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This prototype deboning system from Georgia Tech’s Research Institute uses 3-D imaging and sensor-based cutting technology.

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Ethnic foods a hot ticket

June 26, 2012

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Finding the right oven to keep up with the demand doesn’t have to be a challenge.

Tech Update: Advanced Process Control

Kevin T. Higgins

June 8, 2012

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Advances in controls technology often manifest themselves in their ability to make the possible more probable.

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Automating the bathing buggy process

May 25, 2012

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Cheese processor gets cleaner, consistent washing and gains an employee, to boot.

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Real-time moisture analysis key to fruit-gum candy production

May 25, 2012

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This technology is based on FDA’s PAT, but it’s not just for pharma.

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Simplifying candy machine controls

May 25, 2012

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OEM machine builder needed a simpler way of customizing machines for end-users.

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MESA International and WBF to merge

May 23, 2012

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Merger expands operations management capabilities and delivers greater value for members and industry partners.

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OEE optimizes resource allocation

April 19, 2012

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Efficient packaging lowers costs and improves the bottom line.

Fabulous Food Plants: Design, build, succeed

Costco’s Craig Wilson elected president of The Center for Food Integrity Board

Turn digital transformation into an asset

Pack Expo Preview: Health and wellness food market continues strong growth

Q&A: How to avoid common water filtration mistakes in beverage bottling

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February 20, 2019

Reducing Mechanical Wear in Food Processing while Increasing Productivity

ON DEMAND: Food processing manufacturers have an increasing number of challenges, whether they are processing vegetables and fruit, filling pastries and baked goods, or cutting meat. This includes keeping up with sanitation, safety and maintenance requirements while maintaining throughput and production quality.

August 21, 2019

Predictive and Beyond: Using Artificial Intelligence to Increase Efficiency in Food and Beverage

With tight capital and operating budgets, food and beverage manufacturers are looking to “sweat” existing assets. Predictive maintenance can help manufacturers achieve significant reduction in unplanned downtime and increase asset reliability by providing early detection and warning of issues, inefficiencies and errors.

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Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development

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Food Engineering

2019 August

In the August 2019 issue of Food Engineering, we feature seven Fabulous Food Plants that demonstrate how the decision to build new or upgrade really comes down to which option keeps you competitive.

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