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How Augmented Reality is Shaping Manufacturing

Hélène Druet
April 21, 2025

Understanding these trends isn’t just about having a competitive edge — it’s about preparing for the transformation that AR will bring to manufacturing workflows.


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Designing the Automated Warehouse of the Future

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Jordan Kopp
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David Campbell
April 16, 2025

The future of warehousing lies in intelligent automation, and the path to success requires a strategic and comprehensive approach that integrates operational assessment, process design, commissioning and well-executed go-live and ramp-up phases.


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Planning Tips for Conveying Systems and Lines

Creating efficient conveying systems begins with knowing what you want to accomplish, then enlisting the help of system integrators and suppliers — you may find that you can do things you hadn’t thought possible.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
April 14, 2025

Creating efficient conveying systems begins with knowing what you want to accomplish, then enlisting the help of system integrators and suppliers — you may find that you can do things you hadn’t thought possible.


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New Open Source and AI Tools Make Keeping Track of Machine Programming Easier

Change management, aka version control, can be a challenge when all you want to do is get the packaging machine back up and running after a line change.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
April 8, 2025

Keeping track of your PLCs’ programming is easy as long as you don’t have to change it. When you do need to make program changes, the ability to keep track of them is easier with modern tools and AI.


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Will AI Take My Job in Manufacturing?

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Mike Bradford
March 31, 2025

While employees have every right to be sceptical about AI, it’s important to note that integrating AI into existing workflows can enhance productivity and remove the need for time-consuming manual tasks.


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Finding the Right Applications for Cobot and Robot Technology

Food manufacturers are increasingly turning to cobots and robots to alleviate labor shortages, increase efficiency and manage tight operational footprints.
Grant Gerke
Grant Gerke
March 24, 2025

Food manufacturers are increasingly turning to cobots and robots to alleviate labor shortages, increase efficiency and manage tight operational footprints.


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Track and Trace

Are You Ready for FSMA’s Section 204(d) Food Traceability Rule?

FDA’s FSMA Section 204(d) rule requires traceability for critical high-spoilage foods, which have been known to carry foodborne illnesses. If you’re not prepared for the new rule, your competition will be.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
March 19, 2025

FDA’s FSMA Section 204(d) rule requires traceability for critical high-spoilage foods, which have been known to carry foodborne illnesses. If you’re not prepared for the new rule, your competition will be.



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Case Study

Missouri Pizza Maker Doubles Daily Production with Automation

March 14, 2025

St. Louis-based Dogtown Pizza now produces 120,000-140,000 pizzas per month – more than twice the number of pizzas per day it was making before adding Grote equipment.


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Leveraging the Virtual Twin Experience for Decarbonization

Prashanth Mysore
Prashanth Mysore
March 10, 2025

Virtual twin technology can transform your business operations while also addressing decarbonization.


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Developing a Digital Transformation Roadmap to Overcome ‘Option Paralysis’

Maggie Slowik_IFS
Maggie Slowik
March 9, 2025

Food and beverage manufacturers need to take decisive action now or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving market. Those that lead in digital transformation will emerge stronger, more agile and better equipped to navigate future disruptions.


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