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Section: Automation > Controls
Facilities, Design & Infrastructure
Connections Make Smiles for The Campbell’s Company
Meeting soaring demand for Goldfish crackers means bringing people, companies, communities, and even buildings, together for the benefit of all.
June 9, 2025
The Campbell's Company plant in Richmond, Utah was dubbed “Project Finn,” named after the loveable fish that makes Goldfish crackers so memorable.
Controls
Unlocking HMI Potential Could Drastically Improve Productivity
Attendees of an exclusive event believe that HMIs can be doing so much more to improve operations, but can the F&B industry tackle what needs to be done to make it happen?
March 5, 2025
Image courtesy of Siasart Stock/Adobe Stock
Controls
Optimizing Wastewater Treatment in Food Processing: The Role of Advanced Mixing and Control Systems
Modern control panels make a difference with three critical elements that need to be prioritized whether using individual or combined treatments for wastewater.
March 4, 2025
Interactive phone and tablet configurations developed by ROSS Systems & Controls are designed to help users save time and conveniently stay connected. Image courtesy of ROSS SysCon
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How to Select Between Equipment Bids
Using an analytical approach that engages all stakeholders impacted by the decision can ensure the proper choice for a facility without the mistakes.
February 24, 2025
Image by stokkete/courtesy of Adobe Stock
Controls
Think Small to Make Big Impacts on Processing Efficiencies
By educating yourself and implementing incremental changes, you will simplify your day-to-day operations, significantly increase production capacity, and build a solid foundation for your business.
February 5, 2025
Image courtesy of Adobe Stock
IIoT
Five AI Solutions Currently Helping Packaging and Processing
PMMI White Paper highlights AI applications expected to have the most significant impact within the packaging and processing industry.
September 5, 2024
AI solutions have much better accuracy rates compared with traditional rule-based vision inspection.
Automation
Automated Control System Improves Brewery Efficiencies
A building expansion to address capacity challenges brought new challenges for Logboat Brewing, which was now struggling to control its processes. Remote monitoring and control was a key fix.
May 31, 2024
After expanding its building and operations, Logboat found it difficult to communicate between systems as it transferred fermented beer to another room with packaging and brite tanks.
Controls
Automated Brine Injector Helps Meat Processor Grow
Spurred on by the demand and funding that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, Clarion Locker found that automated injection not only improved throughput, but also quality and consistency.
March 24, 2024
With the Nowicki automated brine injector, Clarion Locker is able to inject in less than an hour what an employee used to take two days to inject manually.
Dry Processing
Factory Automation Advancements for CPGs
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Bosch Rexroth showcased developments in control systems, conveyance, and more for packaging machinery.
October 9, 2023
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Controls
Single Source Hardware and Software Automation System
SEW Eurodrive debuts one-stop MOVI-C modular suite at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
September 13, 2023
SEW Eurodrive Automation
Cleaning and Sanitation
Automated CIP System Improves Cleaning Efficiency, Chemical Handling for Four Corners Brewing
Though shaving an hour and a half off cleaning tanks every day is great, this craft brewer has been particularly happy with how CSI’s cleaning system reduces employee exposure to chemicals.
February 6, 2023
Dallas-based Four Corners Brewing crafts several different beers under the slogan “Celebrando la Vida” (celebrating life).
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Top 10 Articles of 2022 – No. 2: Mark Anthony Brewing Goes for the Gold Standard
Join us as we look back at ProFood World’s most popular articles of 2022. At No. 2 is our first Manufacturing Innovation Award winner, a greenfield facility making White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and other brews.
December 29, 2022
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IIoT
Top 10 Articles of 2022 – No. 7: Amway’s Energy Drink Meets Skyrocketing Demand Through Digital Thread
Join us as we look back at ProFood World’s most popular articles of 2022. At No. 7 is a case study about how Amway was able to apply one control and information system across all processes to improve capacity and product quality, save energy and raw mater
December 22, 2022
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Automation
Automation Shines at Sugarlands Distilling
Automated processes provide operational efficiency for the growth experienced by this producer of moonshine and other alcoholic beverages. The greenfield project contains the country’s largest distilling pot and wins a Manufacturing Innovation Award.
November 1, 2022
Lead Distiller Andrew Holt and Distiller Matthew Sauer oversee the mash process on one of the four fermenters used to make moonshine.
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Miura Connect Showcases Real-Time Steam Infrastructure Data at PACK EXPO International
IIoT solution for operators designed to works seamlessly with Miura's boilers and equipment.
October 24, 2022
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Mark Anthony Brewing Goes for the Gold Standard
The largest and most technologically advanced brewery built in the U.S. in the past 28 years, a 1.3 million-sq-ft highly automated, fast-track greenfield facility wins a Manufacturing Innovation Award from ProFood World.
June 1, 2022
MAB’s new facility makes Mike’s Hard Lemonade, White Claw Hard Seltzer, and other ready to drink brands and will provide increased capacity to keep up with consumer demand in the eastern U.S.
Controls
OEM's Head-to-head Pneumatic vs. Servo Test Shows CPGs Savings
Stacking equipment manufacturer Forpak devised a test to see how incumbent pneumatic actuators stacked up against newer mechatronic servo technology, specifically on a frozen food stacking and laning application. These are the results.
June 1, 2022
The stroke of the LinMot actuator in the Forpak application - this graphic demonstrates the footprint of the axis.
Controls
Amway’s Energy Drink Meets Skyrocketing Demand Through Digital Thread
The PlantPAX control system from Rockwell Automation is enabling greater operator efficiency, real-time troubleshooting, simplified data analysis, and increased manufacturing flexibility, among other improvements, through increased connectivity.
March 27, 2022
Amway was able to apply one control and information system, Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx distributed control system, across all processes to improve capacity and product quality, save energy and raw materials, and reduce process variations and human intervention.
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