Software

Cameras for industrial, process and utilities maintenance inspections

Ensure in-focus images even in challenging conditions

December 15, 2016

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Software

Cloud ERP is part of the smart plant evolution

Software paves the way for smaller food and beverage processors to manage their assets with the skills of a multinational food producer.

December 15, 2016

Regulatory

Taking a bite out of crime

Serialization innovations from edible barcodes to invisible fingerprints are making strides in the manufacturing fight to reduce counterfeit products in the supply chain and stop highway robbery.

December 14, 2016

Software

Data acquisition system for small process control applications

Has UL and ATEX approvals and meets IEC 60529 and 61010-1 requirements

December 7, 2016

Controls

Upgraded automation platform delivers processing accuracy

A major Italian wine producer adds more automation tools to provide accurate process data between its processing and bottling facility.

November 22, 2016

Software

A digital twin for the plant

Sight Machine takes digitalization to the next level with the latest version of its manufacturing analytics platform. Flexible data models mirror the real time performance of the physical plant, delivering views to users via contextualized dashboards.

November 21, 2016

IIoT

Next-gen HMI

At PACK EXPO International November 6-9, Bosch Packaging Technology presented what it calls the next generation Human Machine Interface HMI 4.0.

November 17, 2016

Pumps/Valves

Plenty of room for pneumatic technology in Industry 4.0

Less wiring and more remote diagnostic capability provides reasons for food and beverage companies to include pneumatic-based machinery in their future.

November 17, 2016

Software

Web-based software platform for the food and beverage industry

Eliminates complexity and excessive costs

November 15, 2016

Software

4-electrode sensor measures conductivity and temperature

Is certified for EHEDG, FDA and 3-A applications

November 7, 2016

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Cloud-based solution helps West Liberty Foods save millions

Since implementing Leading2Lean, the meat processor has improved operational availability to 96%, reduced employee turnover by 50%, achieved 89% utilization of its maintenance workforce and saved $2 million in maintenance costs.

November 4, 2016

Software

Kansas grain cooperative implements comprehensive control platform

While maintaining optimum grain moisture conditions, a new SCADA platform also automates routing and maintenance for this 166-acre grain clearinghouse.

October 24, 2016

Software

Transducers measure absolute or gauge pressure in gases, vapors, liquids and dust

Are factory spannable to specific application requirements

October 24, 2016