Motors and drives run the food and packaging production lines that processors rely on, and they are a major consideration of any automation strategy.

The cloud provides storage space, communications, analytics and much more. But knowing the cloud's limitations in terms of reliability, security and performance—and what your expectations are—will play a major role in how you design and implement a cloud-based IIoT system.

A Minnesota protein producer has seen big benefits from manufacturing intelligence.

What if you could analyze all the data from all sources and find solutions to your production problems, quality and waste issues, OEE and more?

As more software and mobile devices become available, processors now have a myriad of options to automate and/or streamline data collection and retrieval.

The Omega OM-DAQXL multi-channel portable handheld data logger features 8 or 16 universal analog inputs, fast sampling rates and large data storage.

The Watlow D4T modular, scalable data logger features a range of field-removable I/O modules and a 4.3-in. color touch panel with a high-resolution, graphical user interface that allows channels, alarms, inputs and outputs to be personalized with user-defined names.

One of the easiest, most cost effective ways to increase your efficiency is through the use of RFID technology.

A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can help food and beverage facility owners plan and schedule assets and labor to optimize overall plant efficiency and minimize downtime.