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Wayne Labs

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

TECH FLASH

Tools to help avoid a disastrous outbreak and recall

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
June 26, 2012
GFSI-based tools can help if they’re used correctly, but it comes down to how well a processor internally manages its food safety efforts.
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35th Annual Plant Construction Survey: Processors Prepare for Future Initiatives

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
June 8, 2012

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


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No coffee break for this conveyor

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
June 8, 2012

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


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Intelligent control systems

Handle air with care

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
May 3, 2012
While air quality is important in a processing plant, controlling its movement is critical for food safety and quality.


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TECH FLASH

Olive oil manufacturer receives USDA Quality Monitoring verification

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
April 19, 2012
Pompeian is the first olive oil manufacturer to attain the AMS Quality Monitoring Product logo.
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TECH FLASH

Food defense: Be prepared for intentional criminal acts

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
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.
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Feeders gently handle 2.5 million pounds of sunflower seeds a year

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
April 5, 2012
Vibratory feeders close the loop between super sacks and bucket elevators as the seeds travel to packaging.
 


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Allergen Control: Using Techniques that Go Well Beyond the Label

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
April 5, 2012
Building allergen management into your HACCP plan can go a long way in preventing expensive mistakes.
 


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GFSI Update: Creating a Safe and Effective Worldwide Food System

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
March 7, 2012
Don’t wait until customers ask you to comply. Get started now to improve manufacturing performance and food quality.
 


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Dust-free solution for stick packs

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
February 6, 2012
Vacuum conveying system cuts spurious dust emissions, makes clean-up simple plus keeps employees out of harm’s way.


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