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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.

Automation Series

Employing data collection software

Wayne Labs

May 27, 2016

Remember the early days of data acquisition/collection systems?

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.

TECH FLASH

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.

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.

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.

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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Sercos to demo SoftMaster at Hanover Fair

Sercos International will present a variety of demos during Hanover Fair in Hanover, Germany held April 25-29

Jeremy Gerrard

March 29, 2016

The Sercos III SoftMaster demo, which was developed in cooperation with Bosch Rexroth, ISG Industrielle Steuerungstechnik and Tenasys.

Automation

Are your control networks safe from cyberattacks?

Better safe than sorry since "sorry" could cost you downtime, product quality or safety and/or your brand’s reputation.

Wayne Labs

March 18, 2016

According to the ICS-CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team) fiscal year 2015 final incident response statistics, the food and agriculture segment reported only two cyberattacks last year.

TECH FLASH

GE Digital launches global alliance program

The move brings Predix to the world’s largest developer ecosystem

Jeremy Gerrard

February 24, 2016

The program is dedicated to building the digital industrial ecosystem.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Events

June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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