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Digitalization

Use segmented digitization to be competitive in a lasting, affordable way

March 12, 2019

If you're not embarking on the digital transformation journey, you'll be flying blind without the instrumentation and computing capabilities to keep you focused on producing quality, food-safe product and staying ahead of your competition.

Industry News

Tomra CEO: Accuracy, downtime are key considerations for sorting equipment

Trusted business relationships and digitalization are ways to improve efficiency and minimize waste

Wayne Labs

February 14, 2019

Stefan Ranstrand, TOMRA Food’s president and chief executive officer, spoke at Fruit Logistica Berlin, describing his company’s vision for the future, its values and aspirations. He said that TOMRA can contribute to global sustainability while helping to reduce food waste and enhancing the technical and economic performance of food producers.

2018 Rockwell Automation Fair Food and Beverage Forum

Manufacturing News

Food and Beverage Companies Share Their Approaches to Digitalization

Wayne Labs

January 16, 2019

Three major food/beverage companies described their “digital transformations” at the Rockwell Automation Fair Food & Beverage Forum.

Automation

Opinion: Now is the time to digitally transform F&B manufacturing

IIoT and hybrid/cloud deployment models are accelerating change

Keith Chambers

June 25, 2018

In April, I presented a case for why digital transformation in the Food & Beverage industry has now come of age. Food Engineering hosted their Food Automation & Manufacturing conference in Bonita Springs, Florida. Industry leaders gathered to explore the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing, automation, sustainability and food safety. Leading brands like Maple Leaf, PepsiCo and Land O’ Frost shared strategies on driving innovation and sustainability through digital transformation strategies.

Editor's Note

Digitalization doesn’t just mean technological changes

There is a major paradigm shift happening, not just in food and beverage, but in practically every industry.

Debra Schug

June 11, 2018

If there is one thing you need to know now about the digital revolution, it is that it is much more than merely purchasing new equipment, software or services.

How food and beverage companies can be faster and more flexible in the future

At its annual US Innovation Day, Siemens puts digital transformation tools on display.

Debra Schug

March 30, 2018

From providing transparency and traceability to speeding up and reducing costs in the product and production planning process, these are just some of the capabilities of the Siemens’ solutions demonstrated at the company’s annual US Innovation Day, on March 27 at the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) in Chicago.

Editor's Note

Digital tools can transform food and beverage production

Digital tools offer food processors greater flexibility, efficiency

Debra Schug

February 9, 2018

The food and beverage processing world will be changing. But it looks like a promising future, one where problems can be instantaneously reported and acted upon, and operations are more efficient.

Digital disruption tools provide a glimpse of the future factory

Day-long event at UI Labs' DMDII features some cutting-edge technology to digitally transform the factory floor.

Debra Schug

November 21, 2017

Manufacturing might have the reputation of being old, dirty and generally antiquated. But that image couldn't be farther from what is represented at the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute located in Chicago.

Smart Factory World Symposium looks at Manufacturing 4.0

Forcam’s day event discussed the imminent digital transformation in manufacturing.

Debra Schug

November 8, 2017

The future of US manufacturing was the center of discussion at Forcam's Smart Factory Symposium hosted at the Digital Manufacturing Design Innovation Institute in Chicago.