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Digital Twins Simulate Different Processes in a Line

Siemens demonstrates how to use digital twins to simulate five processes in a line: Rinsing, filling, labeling, inspecting, and packaging.

October 24, 2022

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Smart, Connected Packaging Equipment

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. shows how smart technology is being applied to palletizers and case sealers to improve operations and maintenance at PACK EXPO International.

October 23, 2022

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October 17, 2022

Digital Transformation

Cloud-Based Software Modernizes Cleaning System Reporting

Sani-Matic worked with Rockwell Automation and PTC to develop a SaaS offering that replaces largely manual, paper-based data collection processes.

July 25, 2022

Digital Transformation

Digital Recorder Replaces Cumbersome Paper Charts

With its Paperless Process Recorder and cloud-based Legendary software, Anderson-Negele aims to digitalize—without necessarily reinventing—the recording of process parameters in food and beverage plants.

June 13, 2022

Digital Transformation

How to Tame an Unpredictable Supply Chain

Supplies are being disrupted both coming and going for food and beverage manufacturers. Shifting philosophies, combined with a range of digital technologies, could help make operations more predictable and resilient.

June 2, 2022

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Hackers Shift Focus to Packaging and Processing

Pervasive new technology increases entry points for cyber attacks. Discover cybersecurity solutions at PACK EXPO International (Oct. 23-26; McCormick Place, Chicago).

May 11, 2022

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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

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March 16, 2022

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Cyber Alert: Secure Your Operations, Now

IT Specialist Andy Lomasky and OT Specialist Bryan Griffen deliver five quick recommendations to assist all employees — on and off the plant floor — in doing everything they can to thwart potential Russian interference.

March 2, 2022

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Thwart Foreign Cyberattacks

Five steps to protect your organization and supply chain against the political and literal warfront.

March 2, 2022

Digital Transformation

Casa Sauza Automates Tequila Production in Mexico with Industry 4.0

Casa Sauza, with the help of Festo, adopts Industry 4.0 methods to advance its automation of Tequila production in Mexico.

February 16, 2022

Digital Transformation

Put Your Cyber Defenses Up Before They Take You Down

As cyber attacks escalate, the food and beverage sector eyes a fresh course of action to safeguard operations and prevent disruptions to the supply chain.

February 1, 2022