Grant GerkeGrant Gerke is Owner, Technical Editor, Writer, and Marketer at AC Consulting.Facilities, Design & InfrastructureReal-time data and augmented reality are a welcome sight for operatorsA constant state of change in the manufacturing industry is a challenge, but new automation technologies are pushing food and beverage companies to new heights of optimization.May 15, 2018HomeWildfire prompts fruit producer to upgrade automationA wildfire engulfed Blue Bird’s Wenatchee, Washington, plant in 2015 and put pressure on the fruit producer to rebuild quickly. The rebuild included an industrial network upgrade and better equipment monitoring.April 25, 2018SoftwareDeschutes Brewery identifies flexible production solution for the changing marketThis mid-major craft brewer responds to shifting consumer demands and enlists a data-modeling solution to increase processing efficiencies and eye new product creations.April 24, 2018SoftwareWoodlands Dairy anchors a foundation for growthA dairy producer in South Africa standardizes its automation platform after a recent acquisition and building of a new greenfield facility.March 16, 2018SoftwareCandy maker preps for the digital enterpriseA dramatic shift in Queen City Candy’s business model leads to a unified automation strategy for its processing department and creates the foundation for a customer-centric, digital enterprise.March 1, 2018SoftwareFSMA spurs plant floor optimization at HillshireThe Food Safety Modernization Act is producing ripples throughout the industry, and food processors are moving quickly to produce better data visibility in their plants.January 19, 2018Pumps/ValvesFast-growing ingredient manufacturer focuses on automation upgradeAs Tate & Lyle diversified its product portfolio, it also invested in energy-efficient motors and automation devices.January 5, 2018SoftwareSmart manufacturing applications say hello to food processorsMany food producers are undergoing modernization initiatives, and smart manufacturing models are providing greater productivity gains as improved plant data reduces downtime.November 22, 2017SoftwareBrewer scales smart manufacturing platforms for next decadeNamibia Breweries adds a historian, SCADA platform and OPC networking to increase energy efficiencies for its packaging, processing and supply chain operations.November 16, 2017HomeConnecting manufacturing levels with better data governanceScores of product choices translate to an SKU explosion across enterprises with equipment, material or repair inventory management.October 19, 2017Previous PagePage 5 of 9Next Page
