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Facilities, Design & Infrastructure
The role of CMMS in predictive maintenance
As industry moves from reactive to proactive to predictive maintenance, computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) retains a critical role in the process.
June 16, 2017

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Dairy plant optimization reveals multiple approaches
Dairy producers come in many sizes, but tighter enterprise integration to plant assets is one way to optimize the “milk standardization” process.
May 16, 2017
Fonterra Dairy’s Dennington facility moved from a batch to a predictive control approach and reduced protein giveaway by 49%.
Software
Fruit supplier elevates production data on the plant floor
A large control and SCADA upgrade at a California-based fruit company increases production by 50 percent and sets a foundation for more plant efficiencies.
May 5, 2017
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Software
Post Consumer Brands takes the bite out of HMI costs with virtualization
Updated HMI system improves visibility into production processes and consolidates hardware for cereal industry leader.
May 5, 2017
FactoryTalk software from Rockwell Automation helps manufacturers monitor operations from anywhere.
Software
Post Consumer Brands takes the bite out of HMI costs with virtualization
Updated HMI system improves visibility into production processes and consolidates hardware for cereal industry leader.
May 5, 2017
FactoryTalk software from Rockwell Automation helps manufacturers monitor operations from anywhere.
Software
Safety controllers include PROFINET communication
Simplify the management of complex safety systems
April 27, 2017
Banner Safety Controller
IIoT
Putting IIoT to Work for Remote Services
Tetra Pak is expanding its service offering with cloud-based condition monitoring, predictive analytics and augmented reality for on-site maintenance of equipment.
April 20, 2017
Putting IIoT to Work for Remote Services
Software
Autonomous instruments: Beyond smart controls
You’ve heard of smart instruments, but in the next generation, controls will be self-directed and able to head off problems—no operator needed. One problem: Will we trust autonomous instruments?
April 17, 2017
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Software
pH electrode designed for hygienic/sterile applications
Provides noncontact, inductive digital signal transmission
April 14, 2017
Endress+Hauser Memosens CPS171D pH Electrode
Robotics
Robotic applications find new inroads with food producers
Advancements in end-effector technology and better sensing are expanding industrial robotics' reach in the food industry.
April 14, 2017
A robotic system used in the Intelligent Cutting and Deboning project prepares to slice through the shoulder joint of a chicken. (GT Photo: Gary Meek)
Software
Confectioner invests in automation to ensure compliance
Autocoding system prevents label and packaging errors that can result in substantial fines and helps identify areas for production improvement.
April 13, 2017
Confectioner invests in OAL Autocoding automation system to ensure compliance with retailers’ codes of practice.
Facilities, Design & Infrastructure
Are Executives Really Using Plant-Floor Data?
Though some responding to the latest Automation World survey complain that all the data available to corporate execs just makes more work for plant managers, it’s also helping manufacturing get more respect.
April 13, 2017
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Seeing the light in actionable data collection
Taking action on data can deliver big returns for food and beverage processors.
March 2, 2017
Pfw 3845 Blue Eye
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