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James R. Koelsch

Jim KoelschSince 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.

Software
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
IIoT
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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Through the Line: Packaging and Processing
Workforce
Through the Line: Organizational Design Principles
How can organizational design principles boost the bottom line? Processors that incorporate all staff levels into decision making can create an environment where long-term greatness is achieved.
While the CPG brands' timelines are aligned, specifics on implementing the removal of FD&C colors remains scarce.
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Big-name CPGs Commit to the Removal of FD&C Colors
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Sustainability
Packaging Recycling Professionals Gathered in Person and Remotely for this Year's Packaging Recycling Summit
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Workforce
Through the Line: Linking Strategy to Action
Stainless Steel Liquid Mixers for Demanding Sanitary Applications
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Stainless Steel Liquid Mixers for Demanding Sanitary Applications