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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.

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ARTICLES

Tech Update: Size Reduction

Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
June 1, 2010
While obtaining optimal yield is a priority in size reduction applications, other factors such as food safety, operator safety and equipment reliability are key concerns.
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Tech Update: Conveying and Belting

Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
May 1, 2010
While conveyors may not be the highest-tech devices on the plant floor, current processor demands are bringing them up to speed.
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Essential Guide to Manufacturing Software

Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
May 1, 2010
Intelligence is power, and processors require actionable, well-rounded intelligence to remain profitable.

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Processor saves money buying in bulk

Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
April 1, 2010
Bulk-bag discharger allows the purchase of 1-ton bags of ingredients instead of multiple, smaller and more costly bags.
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Tech Update: Pumping Systems

Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
April 1, 2010
Processors are looking for efficient, CIP-able pumping systems at reasonable costs to perform more challenging tasks.
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Tech Update: Mixing and Blending

Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
February 1, 2010
Complete knowledge of your process and product can improve quality and yield.
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Wise Water Usage, Treatment and Reclamation

Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
January 1, 2010
With potable water prices going up, and water treatment costs going up even faster, processors are looking at pre-treating or completely treating their own wastewater for reuse.
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Tech Update: Software as a Service

Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
January 1, 2010
Renting software may be a cost-effective approach compared to purchasing it, but performing due diligence is critical.

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Maintenance Reliability: End of the Run-to-Failure Mentality

Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
December 1, 2009
Decrease unplanned downtime and get a leg up on the competition with proactive maintenance.
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Fabulous Food Plant: FAGE Yogurt

Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
December 1, 2009
This brand-new, nearly lights-out plant employs state-of-the-art process control technology to produce and package a high-quality, consistent product.
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