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The intercommunication of sercos and CIP-based protocols for safety systems will benefit users and suppliers of automation that is used in potentially explosive applications.

Power transmission technology is in flux, and that adds up to a wealth of options for food and beverage manufacturers.

As I’m writing this month’s Editor’s Note, I’m working in my office after just reviewing the evaluation forms from the Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo (FA&M) held in early April.

Human machine interface technology has advanced by leaps and bounds-to the point where food manufacturers can now control and monitor plants from virtually anywhere.

Some additional upfront cost already is paying dividends to this manufacturing organization, with the biggest returns yet to come.

For food and beverage companies focused on water recycling and landfill reduction, the effort yields solid financial returns.