Grant GerkeGrant Gerke is Owner, Technical Editor, Writer, and Marketer at AC Consulting.Pumps/ValvesPlenty of room for pneumatic technology in Industry 4.0Less wiring and more remote diagnostic capability provides reasons for food and beverage companies to include pneumatic-based machinery in their future.November 17, 2016SoftwareKansas grain cooperative implements comprehensive control platformWhile maintaining optimum grain moisture conditions, a new SCADA platform also automates routing and maintenance for this 166-acre grain clearinghouse.October 24, 2016SoftwareSafety and modernization projects drive implementation of new data acquisition systemsDriven by FSMA, companies are turning to automated data acquisition systems, including comprehensive MES to gain better product visibility.October 18, 2016SoftwareNatural Fruit Corp. embraces lightweight control solutionFood producer improves its refrigeration system for fruits bars by introducing a lightweight automation solution to provide remote monitoring and control to operators.September 26, 2016SoftwareCloud-based analytics solution targets high-volume packaging linesA lightweight, root-cause IoT solution leans heavily on OPC technology and allows enterprises to simplify control architectures for food and beverage packaging lines.September 18, 2016SoftwareCraft brewer increases process automation footprintExperiencing rapid growth, Longmont, Colo.-based Oskar Blues installs an automation platform for its process equipment to meet increased demand.August 25, 2016SoftwareData acquisition upgrades target enterprise efficiencies at bakeryNew automation and software technologies allow the plant floor to move production data to enterprise levels for better company efficiencies or response to food safety audits.August 22, 2016HomePackage Giant Quenches Thirst for Innovation3D collaborative software helps a global beverage packaging company expedite new package designs for better brand identity in large retail stores.August 9, 2016ControlsChobani reveals its secret for better production data visibilityRobust automation platform eliminates production data silos and expedites the installation of monitoring tools as a plant grows.August 3, 2016SoftwareEnergy efficiency supports automation upgradesMidwest cooperative uses a DC bus solution to provide better energy efficiencies and reliability for processing of sugar beets.July 15, 2016Previous PagePage 8 of 9Next Page
