John ClemonsProcessing EquipmentPutting smart manufacturing into strategic perspectiveThough it might seem trivial what you call it—smart manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things, digital manufacturing, etc.—or how you position it, it’s important to decide how the technologies and terms fit together.March 1, 2019Page 1 of 1Top StoriesAutomationThrough the Line Podcast: Virtual Process Simulations for RTE Meal ProducerUitgekookt, a Dutch company that prepares and delivers custom-made, RTE meals, is working with Visual Components to make use of a digital twin simulation. The simulation allows the company to see its factory processes, counter potential production issues, and reduce downtime.Processing InstrumentationSoftware Innovations for Processing at Automation Fair: Manufacturing Execution Systems, Data Visualization, Model Predictive ControlControlsProcessing at Automation Fair 2025: Data Visibility for Yield Improvement, Predictive Machine Control, and Food Safety TraceabilityIndustry NewsThrough the Line Podcast: Experts Urge Clear Framing on Ultra-Processed FoodsSponsor ContentSanitary Drum Filling System for Viscous Food Products
