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Maintenance

Mangled, cryptic English creates maintenance headaches

While some companies would like to throw smart sensors at maintenance problems, making maintenance more efficient relies on humans to communicate effectively
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Wayne Labs
October 10, 2019
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While not all processors have machine shops with CNCs in their plants, most food and beverage plants do have process and packaging equipment that would benefit from smarter maintenance.


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PepsiCo
Cybersecurity

How PepsiCo upgraded its access control software

FSMA requires food processors control access to those who come into contact with food, so PepsiCo took immediate action to locate a reliable access control provider
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October 3, 2019
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PepsiCo faced a dilemma about three years ago when its access control software provider announced “end of life” for its legacy security software, potentially leaving more than 300 PepsiCo locations in the lurch for an access control system. What to do?


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Automation

PLCs, PACs and IPCs: Skip the IIoT acronym and get on with business

PLCs, IPCs and PACs have always been networked, so what role does IIoT really play in the overall manufacturing environment?
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Wayne Labs
September 5, 2019
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In a Tech Update feature headlined “PLCs/PACs: Keys to the IIoT kingdom,” we looked at programmable controllers (PLCs), programmable automation controllers (PACs) and to some extent industrial PCs (IPCs), the latter of which can certainly be applied to most any level of control—e.g., discrete, PID, batch, etc. We considered new functionality in today’s controllers, internal operating systems, I/O capabilities, security and networking—both at the fieldbus/controls level (OT) and IT-side connections.


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Hershey ONE
Industry News

Hershey to acquire ONE Brands

The acquisition extends the company's position as a snacking leader with the line of low-sugar, high-protein bars
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Wayne Labs
August 29, 2019
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The Hershey Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ONE Brands, LLC, the maker of low-sugar, high-protein nutrition bars. The acquisition is expected to enable Hershey to provide a competitive offering in the nutrition bar category.


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