Doing more with fewer resources. Big data.

Process and packaging machine builders have been looking for ways to cut back on client support expenses.

The Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage software suite provides manufacturers with access to applications in a cloud environment with a subscription-based delivery model.

An interactive 3-D platform, Motoman Neocortex machine-learning software uses sensor input to learn and react in real time.

Mitsubishi MC Works64 PC-based supervisory control and data acquisition software provides graphical user interfaces, alarm and event management, data logging and trending.

Equipped with a range of packaging inspection capabilities, Microscan Visionscape I-PAK VH software controls and visualizes the inspections of up to 4 machine vision smart cameras at once.

The Cerulean optical carton crease tester uses an HD camera to measure and record the dimensions, angles and symmetry of carton crease, bead and formed boxes; it assesses the multi-layer construction of all types of printed or non-printed carton board, paperboard and waxed carton product.

Offering foreign object detection for a variety of food applications, the Thermo Fisher Scientific NextGuard X-ray system also uses customizable vision software to inspect packaged products for flaws such as missing pieces or components.

Throughput. It all comes down to this number.

Headquartered in Cape Town, Woolworths is one of South Africa’s leading retailers, with annual revenues of $3.6 billion.