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Wayne Labs

Wayne Labs has more than 30 years of editorial experience in industrial automation. He served as senior technical editor for I&CS/Control Solutions magazine for 18 years where he covered software, control system hardware and sensors/transmitters. Labs ran his own consulting business and contributed feature articles to Electronic Design, Control, Control Design, Industrial Networking and Food Engineering magazines. Before joining Food Engineering, he served as a senior technical editor for Omega Engineering Inc. Labs also worked in wireless systems and served as a field engineer for GE’s Mobile Communications Division and as a systems engineer for Bucks County Emergency Services. In addition to writing technical feature articles, Wayne covers FE’s Engineering R&D section.

Senior Contributing Technical Editor

Articles

ARTICLES

35th Annual Plant Construction Survey: Processors Prepare for Future Initiatives

Wayne Labs

June 8, 2012

Processors are making do with existing facilities, reducing energy and other resources while preparing for FSMA-related inspections.

No coffee break for this conveyor

Wayne Labs

June 8, 2012

Processor finally replaces conveyor’s wire rope which had performed flawlessly for 14 years—twice its expected lifetime.

Handle air with care

Wayne Labs

May 3, 2012

While air quality is important in a processing plant, controlling its movement is critical for food safety and quality.

TECH FLASH

Olive oil manufacturer receives USDA Quality Monitoring verification

Wayne Labs

April 19, 2012

Pompeian is the first olive oil manufacturer to attain the AMS Quality Monitoring Product logo.

TECH FLASH

Food defense: Be prepared for intentional criminal acts

Wayne Labs

April 19, 2012

While processors may be prepared for a foodborne illness recall, they’re not likely to be so ready for a malicious attack on food.

Feeders gently handle 2.5 million pounds of sunflower seeds a year

Wayne Labs

April 5, 2012

Vibratory feeders close the loop between super sacks and bucket elevators as the seeds travel to packaging.

Allergen Control: Using Techniques that Go Well Beyond the Label

Wayne Labs

April 5, 2012

Building allergen management into your HACCP plan can go a long way in preventing expensive mistakes.

GFSI Update: Creating a Safe and Effective Worldwide Food System

Wayne Labs

March 7, 2012

Don’t wait until customers ask you to comply. Get started now to improve manufacturing performance and food quality.

Dust-free solution for stick packs

Wayne Labs

February 6, 2012

Vacuum conveying system cuts spurious dust emissions, makes clean-up simple plus keeps employees out of harm’s way.

Tech Update: Maintain pumps on your schedule

Wayne Labs

February 6, 2012

With an eye toward maintenance and quick repairs, pump suppliers provide equipment to bolster uptimes.

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Cargill Invests in its Cocoa Supply Chain

Going for Gold(fish): Inside The Campbell’s Company’s $160M Cracker Plant Expansion

Exploring the Impact of Women Engineers on the Food Industry

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Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

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Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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