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Get the facts about the latest Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) tools, software, and strategies to maximize food and beverage production uptime.

]]> https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/rss/16699-oee en-us How Are Manufacturers Approaching Energy Efficiency? Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) Rising energy costs and global pressures are pushing food manufacturers to prioritize efficiency. ABB research shows energy makes up about a quarter of operating costs, driving investments—but real gains require a holistic, system-wide approach.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103627 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103627-how-are-manufacturers-approaching-energy-efficiency Put Contextualized OEE Data to Use Managing Plantwide Processes While OEE is a must-have for troubleshooting line problems, contextualized OEE data with its time signatures is a key input in analyzing when and what went wrong with a plant’s total production process, including wasted product and utilities. And it can even aid in the track-and-trace process.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103573 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103573-put-contextualized-oee-data-to-use-managing-plantwide-processes How to Improve OEE with Proactive Maintenance Success in operational readiness is all about data collection. When predictive maintenance systems are integrated with actionable alert-enabled HMIs, OEE increases.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103427 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103427-how-to-improve-oee-with-proactive-maintenance Digital KPIs Emerge but Are Brands Finding Accurate Data? Food giants are closing legacy plants and building greenfield facilities to achieve higher volumes, greater flexibility and increased margins. So how are plant managers and corporate leadership executing, managing and delivering data to help operators find accurate KPIs and OEE metrics?

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103357 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103357-digital-kpis-emerge-but-are-brands-finding-accurate-data Optimizing OEE: Building High-Performance Food Production Lines Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) remains the go-to benchmark for gauging performance, but raising OEE requires more than tracking metrics. It calls for a holistic approach that combines robust planning, skilled people and seamless digital integration.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103299 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103299-optimizing-oee-building-high-performance-production-lines OEE + AI: Smart Tweaks for a Better Manufacturing Future Achieving a high OEE score has been elusive in the past as processors grapple with where to begin in troubleshooting OEE issues. The future of OEE, with the help of AI technology, will help manufacturers find the most miniscule of line problems and be on top of their game.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103242 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103242-oee-ai-smart-tweaks-for-a-better-manufacturing-future How AI Can Support OEE Optimization With manufacturing barely expanding and costs tightening, companies are looking to squeeze every bit of efficiency from their operations. AI-driven optimization of OEE metrics is becoming an essential lever for doing exactly that.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103205 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:59:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103205-how-ai-can-support-oee-optimization Safety Considerations for Boiler Combustion Control Systems Because boiler systems are inherently dangerous, safety must be factored into the design of not just the boiler but also the burner, combustion control, and overall operation of the system.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103114 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:17:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103114-safety-considerations-for-boiler-combustion-control-systems OEE Metrics Evolve as Data Standardization Takes Shape Data collection has become a major part of food manufacturing, but without data standardization, measuring overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) poses a challenge.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102980 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102980-oee-metrics-evolve-as-data-standardization-takes-shape Planning Tips for Conveying Systems and Lines Creating efficient conveying systems begins with knowing what you want to accomplish, then enlisting the help of system integrators and suppliers — you may find that you can do things you hadn’t thought possible.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102971 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102971-planning-tips-for-conveying-systems-and-lines Get a Leg Up: Let AI-Powered PLM Reveal Secrets You Need to Succeed Artificial intelligence-powered PLM can make accurate projections about planning new products, introducing them to the market and looking at all the factors a processor might miss in execution.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102794 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102794-get-a-leg-up-let-ai-powered-plm-reveal-secrets-you-need-to-succeed Bakery Locks in Product Quality with New SCADA System The food manufacturing sector is rapidly embracing automation and data-driven tools, with companies like Tyson Foods and Goodman Fielder leading the charge. From reducing labor costs to streamlining operations with advanced SCADA and MES platforms, the industry is leveraging cutting-edge technology to address workforce challenges, boost efficiency, and drive sustainable growth.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102744 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102744-bakery-locks-in-product-quality-with-new-scada-system Planning for AI-based Automation Systems A well-thought-out strategy can maximize the benefit of having the right sensors in the right place with the right controls.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102723 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102723-planning-for-ai-based-automation-systems Revolutionizing Food & Beverage Processing with Time-Sensitive Networking By embracing TSN, food and beverage companies not only improve their OEE but also set the stage for a future where production lines are not just automated but intelligently interconnected and extremely flexible.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102623 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102623-revolutionizing-food-and-beverage-processing-with-time-sensitive-networking All About Air Filtration Part 4: Care and Maintenance of Dust Collector Cartridge Filters Learn how long cartridge filters last, how to know when they need to be changed and what you can do to extend their life and performance. 

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102567 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102567-all-about-filtration-part-4-care-and-maintenance-of-dust-collector-cartridge-filters New Asset Management Platforms and Remote Service Tools Move Food Companies Closer to AI Strategies New remote service tools and robust asset management platforms enable food and beverage companies to envision AI-based strategies and facilitate product innovation across the enterprise.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102583 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102583-new-asset-management-platforms-and-remote-service-tools-move-food-companies-closer-to-ai-strategies OEE Plus AI/ML Add Up to a Future of Autonomous Manufacturing While you can measure and chart OEE manually, today’s AI and ML-based technologies with smart sensors can help processors find the little things that can improve availability, performance and quality — leading to autonomous manufacturing.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102462 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102462-oee-plus-ai-ml-add-up-to-a-future-of-autonomous-manufacturing Improving Food Safety and Packaging Machine Reliability As packaging has become significantly more complex and consumers more demanding, the need has only grown for strict hygienic procedures to ensure food safety, from the factory to the retail shelf to the table.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102387 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102387-improving-food-safety-and-packaging-machine-reliability When a Threat Detection System Becomes the ‘Threat’ Chances are you could have been affected by the CrowdStrike update to Windows systems, but fixing the problem required personal onsite attention.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102354 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102354-when-a-threat-detection-system-becomes-the-threat Why the IP69K Rating is Essential For Bearings in the Food And Beverage Industry The incredibly demanding operating application and washdown conditions, along with food safety concerns and regulations, have driven a shift toward IP69K-rated products.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102265 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102265-why-the-ip69k-rating-is-essential-for-bearings-in-the-food-and-beverage-industry How to Prevent Your Hoses from Compromising the Quality of Your Food Hoses take a lot of abuse in any application, but food and beverage’s higher standards make hose selection an even more important decision.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102253 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102253-how-to-prevent-your-hoses-from-compromising-the-quality-of-your-food Pepsi Adopts Real-Time Digital Technology Tool for a ‘Quick-Win’ Food and beverage companies are seeking quick wins and ‘proof of technology’ projects that lead to increased efficiencies while also focusing on digital strategy roadmaps so manufacturers can scale.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102225 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102225-pepsi-adopts-real-time-digital-technology-tool-for-a-quick-win Improved Solution for Enhancement of Food Safety in Rotary Valve Food Operations The newly introduced physical separation of measured value logging and evaluation electronics has advantages in terms of operation and maintenance.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102197 Wed, 29 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102197-improved-solution-for-enhancement-of-food-safety-in-rotary-valve-food-operations Remote Monitoring Industry Trends Reveal Road to AI How do food manufacturers move plant data cost-effectively to analytical tools and eventually to AI solutions?

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102067 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102067-remote-monitoring-industry-trends-reveal-road-to-ai Conveyors: Keeping Them Clean and Running Conveyor manufacturers have taken many steps over the years to simplify cleaning and operation—and maximize uptime.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102066 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102066-conveyors-keeping-them-clean-and-running PMMI: Use of Remote Services Continues to Expand But food processors still prefer in-person support in some situations.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102064 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102064-pmmi-use-of-remote-services-continues-to-expand Strategies for Reducing Food Waste in Manufacturing While companies should be most alarmed when products are recalled, any amount of food waste can be minimized by taking the right steps.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102073 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102073-strategies-for-reducing-food-waste-in-manufacturing Intelligent Energy-Monitoring Devices are the Cream of the Crop in Europe’s Largest Dairy Plant Exploring the role of cutting-edge compressed air monitoring devices, flow meters and edge computing technologies in a 60,000-square-meter dairy facility.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/101841 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/101841-intelligent-energy-monitoring-devices-are-the-cream-of-the-crop-in-europes-largest-dairy-plant New Infusion Vessel Introduced SPX FLOW’s APV brand has released the Seamless Infusion Vessel to help UHT infusion systems have longer running times, less product waste and more yield.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/101856 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:30:23 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/101856-new-infusion-vessel-introduced Starting Up On Time and With Confidence Relying on an expert OEM for tubular drag cable conveyor-supervised installation and commissioning can eliminate costly mistakes and optimize performance.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/101785 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/101785-starting-up-on-time-and-with-confidence