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A Better Vision for Food Traceability

Ryan Guthrie
January 31, 2023
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Robots with 3D vision systems can quickly identify food contamination.


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JBS USA to Implement Völur's AI Solution to Maximize Carcass Value

January 31, 2023
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The proof-of-value phase will run for six months JBS USA's Hyrum, Utah plant.


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The Demand for Smart and Efficient Conveying Systems

Conveyor technology ranges from basic to smart with the ability to handle complex packaging systems.
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Wayne Labs
January 25, 2023
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Current conveying equipment needs to fit in with automation systems but can face installation delays due to supply chain and labor issues.


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How to Navigate Conveying Trends in Food Packaging

Today’s transport systems can play an important role in making food packaging lines more energy efficient, more connected and more flexible than ever.
January 18, 2023
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Material handling and transport is an essential operation in any food packaging line. But the conveyor systems used in these operations are often considered only for their ability to move products from point A to point B.


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Time for a Supply Chain System Update?

Supply chains have been tenuous for the last two years, and it’s not likely to get better any time soon.
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Wayne Labs
January 16, 2023
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Reflect on your current system and its ability to withstand the next supply chain upset, which could happen at any time.


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Select Joulin Grippers Now Sold Under the Kenos Brand

December 27, 2022
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Piab has integrated three of Joulin's gripper ranges into its Kenos portfolio.


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Tools to Manage Overtaxed Supply Chains Can Be the Basis for Digital Transformation

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Wayne Labs
December 20, 2022
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An ERP solution dedicated to food and beverage operations is a good place to start a digital journey.


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The Prescription for Profitability

Scott keefauver
Scott Keefauver
December 16, 2022
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How advanced preventive maintenance saves companies time, money and energy.


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Increasing Food Traceability for Midsize Manufacturers

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Terri Ghio
December 15, 2022
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The New Era Food Safety Rules give companies just three years to increase food safety—the countdown begins now.


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Smartphones on the plant floor: BYOD or company issued?

Smartphones and other devices make accessing IT/OT systems on the plant floor easier, but the use of personal devices may cause security and legal problems.
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Wayne Labs
November 22, 2022
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Smartphones on the plant floor: Bring your own device (BYOD) or use company-owned devices? This question no doubt conjures up a multitude of things—good and bad—for personal devices on the plant floor, for example, connecting people with equipment and company data and providing workers with actionable information on the process and maintenance to make good decisions.


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Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo 2013

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9/9/10
Online
Contact: Adam Thomas

Food Plant of the Future: Surviving and Thriving with Automation

On-Demand: Forward-thinking plant managers aren’t just reviving their aging plants with automation – they’re building thriving, operationally effective workplaces.

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Webinar

11/13/14 to 12/31/25
Online!
Contact: Adam Thomas

Flexible Design: Building for Tomorrow

On Demand This Food Plant of the Future webinar explores how to think about tomorrow, today, without going overboard or getting locked into an untenable position. Also discussed: strategies and flexible technologies that are available to keep buildings as unrestricted as possible for future growth and how to build the space and systems to accommodate unanticipated needs.

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Webinar

11/10/20
Contact: Vania

How a Connected Workforce Can Help You Face New Challenges

ON DEMAND: This year has created a number of challenges for food and beverage manufacturers, and the short- and long-term effects have been dramatic. Digital solutions for manufacturing operations can help processors understand and tackle those challenges while maintaining flexibility and efficiency.

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May 8, 2012
Capital Investment is a key to any company’s innovation and improvement programme. Investment is key to almost every new product, capacity expansion, and cost saving initiatives. Capital expense represents an organisation change and requires inputs, co-ordination and buy-in from stake-holder groups for successful execution.

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