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How robotics and skilled labor are shaping the future of manufacturing

Manufacturing continues to evolve, and how food makers repsond will shape the future

Debra Schug

March 8, 2017

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The future of manufacturing is top of mind, but there has been a tonal shift.

Staffing

Now hiring: Plants face skilled worker shortage

Manufacturing works to rebrand itself as appealing to the next generation of employees.

Crystal Lindell

March 8, 2017

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It's not a great time to be in the manufacturing jobs recruitment business.

Automation Series

Advanced controls yield major process improvements

Use of the right tools can cut waste, curb giveaways, improve efficiency, decrease downtime and maximize product.

Wayne Labs

March 8, 2017

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Technology is changing how plants track and respond to waste.

TECH FLASH

Champion Petfoods opens DogStar Kitchens

Canadian pet food producer Champion Petfoods recently opened its new 371,100-sq.-ft. DogStar Kitchens located on 85 acres of land outside of Bowling Green, KY.

Debra Schug

July 28, 2016

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State-of-the-art pet food production puts an emphasis on safety and fresh ingredients.

TECH FLASH

Rockwell expands machinery safety system integrator program

The automation solutions provider says its members offer proven machinery safety expertise for manufacturers.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

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The program added three new members in the first half of 2016, bringing the total to 26.

TECH FLASH

Maintaining an agile, efficient supply chain

Having a plant that incorporates automation and accounts for demand and compliance data can help control supply chain costs.

July 28, 2016

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The Processing Zone at PACK EXPO International will highlight supply chain solutions for food and beverage processors.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

CMMS: Get your maintenance on track

A computerized maintenance management system helps keep assets running and assists with meeting food safety audit requirements.

Wayne Labs

July 20, 2016

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A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can help food and beverage facility owners plan and schedule assets and labor to optimize overall plant efficiency and minimize downtime.

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

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

TECH FLASH

Process instrumentation and automation market forecast

The US process instrumentation and automation market saw a slight uptick in 2015.

Jeremy Gerrard

June 28, 2016

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

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

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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.

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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