For the last five years, P&P Optica has delved into creating a high-end, hyperspectral imaging system that can operate in real time on lines for products such as meat and produce.

Manufacturing's pioneers have shaped cutting-edge forms of product inspection technology that help processors make significant gains in food safety while enhancing efficiency. These recent strides also have manufacturers focusing on cost in alignment with capability—and niche automation markets, such as machine vision, are expected to grow even more.

Sensors can help ensure that automated processes are working correctly, provide feedback on production and improve quality control efforts. But food processors have to be sure that they understand what they need to do to get the most out of their sensing technology.

Hardy integrated panel systems accommodate instrumentation and peripherals such as buttons, switches, relays and summing cards.

The FilterSense DynaCHARGE PM 100 PRO particulate monitoring system has a measurement sensitivity as low as 0.1mg/m3.

The AEGIS Shaft Voltage Tester digital oscilloscope takes and captures voltage measurements to check in-service motors for damaging VFD-induced shaft voltages.

Mencom MIL-Spec 5015 circular connectors include completely over-molded cord sets, as well as pre-wired and epoxied panel mount receptacles.

Phoenix PSRmini 6mm-wide safety relays have 1 or 2 normally open (N/O) safety-rated contacts, while the 12mm models have up to 3 N/O safety-rated contacts.

According to the ICS-CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team) fiscal year 2015 final incident response statistics, the food and agriculture segment reported only two cyberattacks last year.