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DIY: Automating a donut line

Mel-O-Cream Donuts designed a simple yet robust automated packaging and labeling line to replace a manual system.

May 6, 2014

Founded in 1932 as a retail shop in Springfield, IL, Mel-O-Cream International manufactures bakery products, primarily for wholesale distribution to supermarkets and bakeries.

Farm bill on its last legs according to IDFA

TECH FLASH

For faster order fulfillment, consider software-driven automated picking

Improved workflow processes and automation technologies can provide immediate improvements.

Shane O'Halloran

April 29, 2014

Benefits include improved picking accuracy, time reduction and improved ergonomics.

TECH FLASH

HART Communication Foundation introduces newest communication option, HART-IP

The new technology allows HART data to be delivered at Ethernet speeds.

Shane O'Halloran

April 29, 2014

HART Communication Foundation has introduced the newest HART Communication Protocol capability, called HART-IP.

Improving SCADA and Industrial Controls Systems

TECH FLASH

Industrial automation equipment market poised for strong growth

IHS technology predicts growth of around 7 percent, up from 3.4 percent in 2013.

Shane O'Halloran

April 29, 2014

Growth was even weaker in 2012, but market conditions appear to be turning around.

TECH FLASH

Industrial packaging manufacturers look to innovation to keep prices down

Low-cost recycled materials and new logistics strategies are helping manufacturers deal with new challenges.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2014

A serious supply shortage is placing pressure on manufacturers.

TECH FLASH

Case history: Yeast foam detected, overflow stopped

Yeast is an essential ingredient of the fermentation process for brewers, but it can also be a problem for the brewery.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2014

Recently, Baumer helped the Carlsberg brewery solve a problem with leftover yeast from the fermentation process by using the CleverLevel switch.

Critical infrastructure and cybersecurity receive executive attention

TECH FLASH

White House cybersecurity officials to speak at April seminar

The event is sponsored by the Automation Federation, ISA and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2014

Administration officials will discuss the recently unveiled US Cybersecurity Framework.

New ISA99 standard addresses risks of IT cybersecurity solutions

ISA announces Cybersecurity Conference for June 2014

The conference will be held from June 9-14 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, MI.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2014

It will be held as a sub-conference of THE BIG M Manufacturing Convergence.

TECH FLASH

Control System Integrators Association Conference announces 2014 dates

CSIA’s conference is expected to draw more than 400 control system integration professionals from the US, Canada, Latin America and abroad.

Shane O'Halloran

March 12, 2014

Experts and members will speak on a variety of topics in 20 informational sessions.

TECH FLASH

ISA to introduce Process Automation Boot Camp for non-maintenance personnel

The program will make its 2014 debut during the week of Monday, March 31, 2014 at ISA headquarters.

Shane O'Halloran

March 12, 2014

The program is designed for non-maintenance personnel with little or no background in the field of process measurement and control.

Ferrero to Acquire WK Kellogg Co for $3.1B

PepsiCo and Cargill Collaborate to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Mars, Inc. to Invest $2B in U.S. Manufacturing through 2026

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