Processing Instrumentation

What to Do When Machinery Breaks on Opening Day

No matter how much planning goes into the acceptance testing stage, there's always the chance things won't go right on opening day. James Couch, FSO Institute Coach, suggests to assume the worst and plan for the best when starting up new machinery.

April 3, 2025

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Automation & Digital Transformation

PMMI Foundation Joins Forces with FIRST as an Alliance Partner to Advance STEM Education

Partnership leverages contributions through the PMMI U Skills Fund to support STEM education and robotics competitions, supporting the future manufacturing workforce.

April 2, 2025

Software

Chelsea Milling Incorporates AI System to Improve Ingredient Safety and Compliance

The Jiffy Mix maker is eliminating manual processes with a ‘certificate of analysis’ solution from TraceGains.

April 1, 2025

Webinars

Streamline Your Packaging Operations with Easy and Flexible Automation

Discover how Graphic Packaging’s advanced machinery portfolio leverages flexible automation and next generation technology to navigate operational challenges and meet complex automation requirements.

May 22, 2025

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Processing Instrumentation

A Backstage Look at Acceptance Testing in Food Production

James Couch, an FSO Institute Coach with 43 years' experience in the CPG protein industry, offers a behind-the-scenes look at factory and site acceptance testing, including how the emergence of virtual FATs has augmented the process.

March 27, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

Community Poll: Importance of Specialized Production Lines

Learn where your peers stand on the importance of having a specialized production line.

March 24, 2025

Workforce

Connected Worker Solutions for Smart Manufacturing

Representatives from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence provide insight to packaging and processing companies in need of smart manufacturing solutions.

March 13, 2025

Automation

Tootsie Roll Slashes Line Data Analysis Time by 90% with OEE-trained AI Layer

Tech-spotting at PACK EXPO Southeast: The confectionery icon can now query & interrogate its live packaging line OEE data via common language prompts within OEE software by OFS. Also by OFS, this new Mavyn AI layer also interprets data & suggests actions.

March 11, 2025

Webinars

Next Level Data: How AI Can Maximize Your Productivity

Explore the state of generative AI and how it relates to common hurdles and market conditions in manufacturing and how we take it from simply a concept to delivering impactful results in the food manufacturing industry.

April 10, 2025

Sponsored By: QAD Redzone

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Processing Instrumentation

What's Working - and What's Not - in OEM Asset Reliability Support

OEMs are enhancing asset reliability in food production by adopting strategies from the automotive industry, says Shawn French, Director of Innovation and Packaging Engineering at Danone North America. However, there's still room for improvement.

March 11, 2025

Workforce

Five Strategies to Secure Resources for Maintenance Teams

A VP of Customer Success from a CMMS platform and a Maintenance Planner from a beef manufacturer discuss strategies to help packaging and processing maintenance teams secure resources to maximize efficiency, compliance, and improve operations.

March 10, 2025

Processing Instrumentation

Rebellyous Foods Mock 2 Production System Addresses Plant-Based Meat Challenges

Rebellyous Foods installed its Mock 2 Production System at RMS Foods' New Mexico manufacturing plant, helping it achieve price parity with traditional chicken.

March 10, 2025

Food Safety

PACK EXPO Southeast Opens in Atlanta

A must-attend event for packaging and processing professionals.

March 10, 2025