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Food safety, productivity need fuel robotic innovations
TECH FLASH

Food safety, productivity need fuel robotic innovations

Increased productivity, reduced costs and improved food and worker safety continue to push automation and robotics higher on food and beverage manufacturers’ priority list.
Maria Ferrante
June 28, 2016

For robots to operate in a food manufacturing facility, they must be designed to withstand the rigors of sanitary processing operations.


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Process instrumentation and automation market forecast
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Process instrumentation and automation market forecast

The US process instrumentation and automation market saw a slight uptick in 2015.
Jeremy Gerrard
June 28, 2016

Five US industries, including food and beverage, are expected to experience above average growth through 2020.


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using pinch valves
TECH FLASH

Using pinch valves in the food and beverage industry

Pinch valves offer significant ways to automate, service and increase production efficiency while ensuring consumer safety remains the top priority
Winston K Wong
May 30, 2016

Utilizing components such as pinch valves that do not directly come into contact with a product makes servicing or replacing equipment a quick and easy task.


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Internet of Things
TECH FLASH

Embracing innovation key to US manufacturing growth

American manufacturers must embrace technological advancements and make key investments to remain competitive in a global manufacturing landscape.
Jeremy Gerrard
May 30, 2016

Internet of Things, robotics, augmented reality and 3D printing are driving much of the change in manufacturing.


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CAT Squared PTemps system
Automation Series

Employing data collection software

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
May 27, 2016
Remember the early days of data acquisition/collection systems?
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Internet of Things: Remote monitoring
TECH FLASH

Internet of Things: Remote monitoring

The Internet-enabled systems bring a new level of flexibility, performance and cost advantages.
April 26, 2016

They also raise concerns about data, plant information and product security.


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opc foundation open source
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OPC Foundation announces UA open source availability

The technology can now be used in additional markets.
Jeremy Gerrard
April 26, 2016

The open source repository will supplement other open-source initiatives to provide additional value.


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Siemens opens cybersecurity operation center
TECH FLASH

Siemens opens cybersecurity operation center

Industrial security specialists will monitor industrial facilities around the world.
Jeremy Gerrard
April 26, 2016

The company has joint locations in Europe and the US.


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TECH FLASH

Rockwell launches Best Future Machine award

The award will recognize engineering innovation and machine design.
April 13, 2016

Any company with a machine at the 2017 interpack show that deploys Rockwell Automation products or solutions can enter.


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TECH FLASH

FA&M sessions to be broadcast live

Food Engineering will broadcast select sessions of the 2016 Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo live from Fort Myers, FL.
Jeremy Gerrard
March 29, 2016

By registering online, attendees will be able to view them on demand to play back as they like after the event ends.


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