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

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Software

Safety controllers include PROFINET communication

Simplify the management of complex safety systems

April 27, 2017

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

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

Software

pH electrode designed for hygienic/sterile applications

Provides noncontact, inductive digital signal transmission

April 14, 2017

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

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

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

Software

Seeing the light in actionable data collection

Taking action on data can deliver big returns for food and beverage processors.

March 2, 2017

Software

Is the relationship between industry and integrators changing?

A survey conducted by Automation World and the Control System Integrators Association highlights the evolving role of system integrators as the manufacturing and processing industries adapt to changing market demands and staffing realities.

February 28, 2017

Software

Integrated control and information solution paves the way for continuous improvement

Dairy processor employs manufacturing intelligence to drive actionable data collection.

February 24, 2017

Software

Unified automation platform helps food manufacturer gain production efficiencies

A large food manufacturer of oil and fats recently upgraded its tank routing system to meet growing demand and complex customer requirements.

February 24, 2017

Software

Software for the edge of the network

Designed to be embedded into field and OEM devices

February 22, 2017