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Robotics

How robotics can revolutionize the supply chain, help with FSMA

As the ROI increases, more companies feel confident installing robotics

July 27, 2017

The landscape of solutions for optimizing efficiencies across a food brand’s supply-chain is constantly changing at the pace of the technology sector. And that pace of change can feel rapid.

Dirty Jobs

Mike Rowe thinks more kids should skip college

Dirty Jobs host recently spoke at PowerPlex about the need to encourage more students to pursue a trade.

Crystal Lindell

June 27, 2017

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While he isn’t anti-college — Rowe himself has a degree — he does believe more people should be encouraged to do blue collar work, such as learning a trade or working in the manufacturing sector.

VR and AR

Wearable technologies like VR and AR may have finally arrived

interpack highlights the increasing virtual reality applications, including augmenting sales and project demonstrations.

Sean Riley

May 29, 2017

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OEMs used VR to demonstrate future projects and give examples of machinery output, replacement part ordering, step-by-step repair instructions and remote monitoring.

3 emerging industry trends at FA&M 2017

Employees, software integration and sustainability top the list of concerns for food manufacturers.

Crystal Lindell

May 3, 2017

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A look at the top three trends that emerged throughout the conference including: employee issues, software integration and sustainability.

Automation Series

Automated temperature monitoring and control ensure food safety

Automated temperature monitoring and control help ensure food safety during transit, processing and storage, and satisfy electronic recordkeeping requirements.

Wayne Labs

May 1, 2017

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Of the major measured process variables, temperature is perhaps the most important in food and beverage.

Industrial Automation

ABB, IBM announce industrial artificial intelligence partnership

Collaboration will begin with launch of manufacturing and smart grid solutions

Casey Laughman

April 26, 2017

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ABB and IBM have announced a collaboration that combines ABB’s Ability digital portfolio with IBM’s Watson program.

Tech Update: Robotics

Robotics now and in the future

With technology advances, robots have convinced many processors that they are worthy of hire, speeding production while improving quality and food safety.

Wayne Labs

April 12, 2017

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The food industry is no slouch in employing robots, especially for hazardous and back-breaking jobs.

Food Engineering Plant of the Year 2017: Abbott Nutrition

High-tech production of science-based nutritionals

Debra Schug

April 11, 2017

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Abbott’s plant uses state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation for safe, quality and efficient operations.

Why you should make it a point to attend FA&M 2017

Past Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference Highlights

March 28, 2017

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Never been to FA&M before? Listen to past attendees talk about the importance and the benefits of the show.

Recalls

Managing recalls: How data collection helps companies

Regulatory and consumer trends drive track and trace adoption

Jorge Izquierdo

March 8, 2017

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The tremendous amount of resources that go into bringing a product to market can be eclipsed by the costs of an unforeseen recall.

Fabulous Food Plants: Design, build, succeed

FDA warns about papayas after company refuses recall

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

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

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

Events

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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Severe Weather and the Supply Chain

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Products

Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development

Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development is the first book to comprehensively address the issues of graphics design and visual concepts, from a systematic, scientific viewpoint, yet with business applications in mind.

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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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