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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.

Editor's Note

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.

Energy Efficiency Strategies for Food Processors

North Carolina Food Innovation Lab takes aim at food production of the future

Packaging industry pumps up R&D to keep pace with green goals

Plant Openings & Expansions: November 2019

1898 & Co. to grow tech and management consulting talent

Events

December 4, 2019

Ecommerce: Elective or Expected in Food and Beverage?

As more consumers look to purchase food and beverage online, food and beverage processors need to understand the opportunities and challenges ecommerce brings and best practices from others who have successfully incorporated ecommerce into their go-to-market strategy.

December 11, 2019

7 Things You’re Likely Missing to Win with Water Tracking

Water is one of the most critical resources in your manufacturing process—as an ingredient, for cleaning and as waste. Did you know you may be missing areas to monitor that could help your bottom line? Find out how some simple additions to what you’re monitoring can cut downtime, boost efficiency and reduce waste. Some extra analysis makes a huge difference in your water savings!

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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 November

In the November 2019 issue of Food Engineering, learn about the new ways food and beverage processors are reducing their energy footprints.

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