Engineering R&D

David C. Bell, founder, president and CEO of Phygen Coatings, Inc.

Engineering R&D

Food-safe, surface-enhancement process extends component life

April 6, 2015

While this surface-enhancement technology may sound too good to be true, it has been put to the test by Argonne National Labs for its durability.

Engineering R&D

Scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours!

Wayne Labs

November 5, 2014

Have a robotics work cell project in a meat plant?

SDC is a natural, nontoxic, nonflammable antimicrobial that kills more than 31 types of germs in as little as 30 seconds

Engineering R&D

Surface appeal: Novel antimicrobial for direct food contact

Novel antimicrobial quickly neutralizes broad range of pathogens on food contact surfaces; now takes aim at direct food contact.

Mikell Knights

March 8, 2014

Chlorine- and ammonia-based disinfectants and sanitizers are typically used as interventions or rinses to eliminate dangerous bacteria, fungi, viruses and foodborne pathogens on food preparation and food processing areas.

Engineering R&D

X-ray's double take on inspection detection

Dual energy X-ray systems bring value added detection features to identify missing product, damaged product, dented or altered packaging and presence of a premium item.

Mikell Knights

February 7, 2014

Conventional single-energy X-ray inspection technology has been established as a reliable tool in detecting contaminants like stainless steel, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, glass, calcified bone, mineral stone and high-density plastics and rubber.

Engineering R&D

UV gets ‘green’ light for disinfecting liquids

The process, developed specifically to deliver food-grade solutions for ingestible liquids and ingredients, treats turbid as well as clear liquids.

Mikell Knights

September 11, 2013

A low-maintenance, non-fouling, self-cleaning beverage processing system has many benefits.

Engineering R&D

Monitoring the air in beer

Optical sensing of dissolved oxygen in brewing applications is being presented as a more precise, lower-maintenance alternative to long-established amperometric technology

Mikell Knights

June 6, 2013

To ensure the best product quality, taste and shelf life, the amount of dissolved oxygen must be minimized.

Engineering R &D: Higher efficiency, lower cost with transformerless drives

Kevin T. Higgins

January 1, 2010

Years of collaborative research by Canadian engineers went into development of what they term active front-end technology, an advancement that is transforming medium-voltage AC drives.

Kevin T. Higgins

September 1, 2008

EO water sanitizes food surfaces and food itself.

Engineering R and D: Engineers mine brown energy

November 1, 2006

Plant-level controls drive an advanced anaerobic digestive system that addresses both waste disposal and energy needs for major food processors and livestock operators.

Engineering R and D: New sorting capability

Kevin T. Higgins

August 2, 2006

Machine vision is an essential element of JBT FoodTech’s water-jet portioning machines, and the analytical capabilities of optimized value sorting can help processors achieve even higher portioning profits.