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Inspection software system

February 5, 2016

An inspection management solution for food and beverage manufacturers, the Vigilistics InspectionPro software system is used with Hygiena swab test kits; the test data is integrated into the system’s analytics and reporting to provide a comprehensive view of sanitization performance.

Engineering R&D

Helping machines see more clearly

Machine vision systems work amazingly well, but high-speed cameras, along with intelligent lighting and enhanced software algorithms, make their sight even better.

Wayne Labs

January 25, 2016

When you pick up a plastic-wrapped package in a grocery store and can’t read everything on the label because of a reflection or crease, you probably turn or tilt the package until the lighting is just right. If only it were that easy for machine vision systems.

Smart Manufacturing

The Internet of Things: Power at your fingertips

The technology connecting people, machines, suppliers and processors is rapidly changing the manufacturing industry.

Debra Schug

January 20, 2016

The concepts and technologies encompassed by the term “Internet of Things” are rapidly changing the world.

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Simulation software

January 20, 2016

MYNAH Mimic simulation software v3.6.1 for plant operations lifecycle results offers 2 IO drivers that allow seamless integration with Rockwell Automation RSLogix5000 Emulate and Siemens TI 5xx PLC.

Tech Update: Collaborative Robots

Tech update: Don't fence them in

Some robots find new freedom as they become aware of their surroundings and act accordingly.

Wayne Labs

January 13, 2016

For good reasons, robots have been kept behind safety fences as they perform jobs that are potentially dangerous and back-breaking to humans.

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Operations management software

January 11, 2016

Honeywell DynAMo alarm and operations management vendor-neutral software works with any control system; it provides a unified platform for all operations integrity functions.

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Software package

January 11, 2016

The Motoman MotoPick software package enables the development of machine vision-based, high-speed picking solutions.

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Operations software

January 8, 2016

Schneider Wonderware Office Bundle software streamlines the access to and interpretation of operations data.

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Inspection software

January 6, 2016

Sesotec multi-product software for RAYCON X-ray systems automatically detects which product is passing through the scanner and selects a predefined parameter set.

Automation Series

Plant automation: Finding the right fit

Do what makes sense when installing automation in your facility, considering your budget and business goals. Understanding your application can help you fine-tune your equipment purchase.

Wayne Labs

November 19, 2015

While the trend for large manufacturers is to automate a new plant in its entirety, small and medium-sized food and beverage processors rarely have the funds to automate their plants, turning them into lights-out facilities. Even some tier-one processors may find areas in certain operations where it may not make sense to over-automate.