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Step-Change Solutions: What’s Next for Automation in Food & Beverage Manufacturing?

KEYWORDS: AI/ML / artificial intelligence (AI) / automated equipment / automated system / automation technology / cobots / controls / digitalization / food and beverage manufacturing / food processing industry / future of food manufacturing / Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) / integration / PLCs / regulations / robotics / sensors / software / technology / vision systems
6/18/26 2:00 pm to 6/18/27 2:00 pm EDT
Contact: Meg K.

With food safety regulations tightening and operational costs continuing to rise, food and beverage manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, maintain compliance, and stay competitive. In this webinar, industry experts will explore how manufacturers can successfully automate for both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. Attendees will gain insight into common barriers to automation adoption and practical strategies for overcoming them, while also learning how to evaluate automation suppliers and develop effective integration plans.

The session will also examine emerging applications for artificial intelligence (AI) in food manufacturing, including how agentic AI could reshape operations, decision-making, and production workflows in the years ahead. Additionally, experts will discuss best practices for successful robot and cobot implementation, helping manufacturers identify scalable automation solutions that support long-term operational goals.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify common barriers to automation adoption in food and beverage manufacturing and strategies to overcome them
  • Explain key considerations when evaluating automation suppliers and planning system integration
  • Explore current and emerging applications of AI in food manufacturing, including agentic AI
  • Understand best practices for successful robot and cobot implementation in manufacturing environments

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