Start 2026 at an Advantage in the Food Industry—attend PACK EXPO East!

Tackle new projects early in the year and find packaging and processing solutions for all types of foods, all in one trip to Philadelphia.

James R. Koelsch

Jim Koelsch Since Jim Koelsch graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, he has spent more than 35 years reporting on various kinds of manufacturing technology. His publishing experience includes stints as a staff editor on Production Engineering (later called Automation) at Penton Publishing and as editor of Manufacturing Engineering at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. After moving to freelance writing in 1997, Jim has contributed to many other media sites, foremost among them has been Automation World, which has been benefiting from his insights since 2004.

How serious are you about alarm management?

An Automation World reader survey detects a rising interest in alarm management best practices. It finds that, though many users are investing in new software, many are also missing the boat by giving their alarm philosophy short shrift.

October 2, 2019

Going to grayscale is catching on as a best practice in alarm management. Reserving color for abnormalities draws the operator’s

Battle for Cybersecurity Spreads to Sensors

Even the lowest level of the Purdue model has become a target for hackers who want to attack manufacturing facilities. Automation vendors are scrambling to help users defend sensors and other intelligent devices.

August 29, 2019

Security routers and other appliances that can serve as firewalls need to be installed in industrial networks

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2025 Workforce Gap Wp Cover V2

Finding Skilled Workers Remains a Major Challenge That May Worsen

OEMs that modernize equipment design and training/support models will be best positioned to help close workforce gaps plaguing CPG firms.

Through the Line Podcast: Top Episodes of 2025, #4: Upcycling to Combat Food Waste in Manufacturing

Cryogenic solutions can help increase throughput, improve efficiency, preserve quality, and support more resilient supply chains.

New Year, New Food Safety Regulations: What to Expect, How it Impacts Food Processors

California Dairies, Inc.'s Bakersfield facility represents a critical step in CDI’s effort to diversify product mix and capture higher-value channels.

California Dairies Looks to the Future with High-Tech Valley Natural Beverages Plant

Engineered, Sanitary, Liquid Mixing Systems Increase Process Yield

Engineered, Sanitary, Liquid Mixing Systems Increase Process Yield