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Struggling to see value from Industry 4.0 technologies?
Automation/Robotics

How to Get the Full Value of Industry 4.0

Rick Wheeler
March 3, 2023
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Struggling to see value from Industry 4.0 technologies? Time to put people at your core.


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Potato Packer Improves Performance with Automated Optical Sorting

February 28, 2023
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Key Technology’s Herbert OCULUS optical sorters for whole potatoes automate defect removal to improve production efficiencies while ensuring final product quality.


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MELSOFT MaiLab
Automation/Robotics

New Tool to Drive Productivity Improvements on Manufacturing Lines

February 27, 2023
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The MELSOFT MaiLab was developed to support different application scenarios and can be tailored to individual setups.


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Digital Transformation: Plan Now To Save Later

Food and beverage processors are implementing digital transformation projects to gain advantage over their competitors.
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Wayne Labs
February 22, 2023
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Plan a digital transformation to save energy, improve quality and throughput or iron out supply chain wrinkles—but get started now.


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A Conversation on Robotics

A Conversation on Robotics

February 20, 2023
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TM Robotics’ Executive Vice President joins us to discuss all things robotics, particularly their impact on automation and food safety.


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Tech to Enable Track and Trace

The FDA will require complete track and trace information within 24 hours.
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Wayne Labs
February 10, 2023
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Section 204 of FSMA requires food processors to be able to produce track and trace data within 24 hours of FDA’s requesting it.


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Accurately picking up soft cheese
Automation/Robotics

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 use AI
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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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Conveying Q&A

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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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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Electronic Capital Expenditure

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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