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Combining vertical reciprocating conveyors with automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots can serve as an efficient, safe and cost-effective solution for accessing taller racking, pick modules, mezzanines and multiple floor levels in warehouses or production environments.

With robot automation, processors gain the versatility to accommodate all the preferred cuts for different market segments without the cost and time of working with an inflexible dedicated system.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced its leadership for the term beginning Jan. 1.

Artificial intelligence-powered PLM can make accurate projections about planning new products, introducing them to the market and looking at all the factors a processor might miss in execution.

FOOD ENGINEERING discusses machine learning, neural networks, Industry 4.0, data governance and other AI concepts in food manufacturing with Markus Guerster, founder and CEO of MontBlancAI.

We’re predicting that tariffs from the incoming presidential administration will have a ripple effect throughout the food and beverage industry.

Are you considering a project that could benefit from cobot automation?

The food manufacturing sector is rapidly embracing automation and data-driven tools, with companies like Tyson Foods and Goodman Fielder leading the charge. From reducing labor costs to streamlining operations with advanced SCADA and MES platforms, the industry is leveraging cutting-edge technology to address workforce challenges, boost efficiency, and drive sustainable growth.

In a digital age where all data can be stored electronically, the most valuable proposition of software — especially those in manufacturing applications — is to reduce friction between humans and software and between software packages.

FOOD ENGINEERING Editors Derrick Teal and Alyse Thompson-Richards and Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Editor Kelley Rodriguez discuss the major trends affecting food manufacturing in 2024 and what they expect to see in 2025. They cover food safety, automation, sustainability, mergers & acquisitions, and more.