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BlackMatter is a new ransomware that is sold to would-be hackers to infect critical systems

Ransomware Attacks

BlackMatter ransomware targets food/agriculture sector

While Black Matter, a new ransomware group, promised not to target critical infrastructure, those purchasing the RaaS don’t necessarily follow that rule

Wayne Labs

October 19, 2021

This new ransomware as a service provides tools for criminals to attack companies with big pockets, including food and beverage.

Checking the viscosity of chocolate and entering it into the SPC system

Legacy software

Five signs it’s time to upgrade your legacy SPC system

Not only can a new system provide you with more actionable data, it'll be more secure

Jason Chester

October 14, 2021

Rather than being fat, dumb and happy with that old, dated SPC system, instead become agile, intelligent and ready to pursue the competition with the added intelligence you get from a modern statistical process control system.

Connecting process control, CIP, HVAC and energy management

In many facilities, these systems are manual and standalone, with no coordination—other than human

Wayne Labs

October 14, 2021

In many facilities, these systems are manual and standalone, with no coordination—other than human

Apatin brewery has a large portfolio that includes the brands Jelen, Jelen Chill, Jelen Cool, Apatinsko, Staropramen, Bavaria, Nikšićko and Nikšićko Tamno.

Brewery upgrades

Bringing Apatin Brewery up to date and speed

When a brewery can no longer satisfy demand for thirsty customers, it’s time to make some big changes—and long-standing partnerships ease the upgrading task

Wayne Labs

October 12, 2021

With the brewery's new can filler, the system fills 25,000 0.5 liter cans per hour.

Conveying ready-to-eat meals through production processes

Conveying Systems

Smart conveyors enable gentle handling and high throughput in ready meal production

Intelligent conveying systems maximize uptime, minimize product damage, and maintain industry standards for cleanliness

Todd Eckert

October 12, 2021

This increasing demand for frozen ready meals has pushed manufacturers to implement more streamlined and cost-efficient technology for processing and packaging, to increase uptime and throughput.

Why manufacturers should upgrade their BEMS system

David Barnes

October 6, 2021

With technology continuing to transform the way we live and work, manufacturers are increasingly looking at ways in which they can drive efficiencies, ramp up production and lead more sustainable working practices, particularly in light of the challenges faced amongst COVID-19.

Mergers and acquisitions

Regal completes merger with Rexnord PMC

The new company, Regal Rexnord Corporation, brings an expanded range of automation solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity

Wayne Labs

October 5, 2021

Regal Beloit Corporation, a global supplier of electric motors and controls, power generation products and power transmission components, has completed the merger with Rexnord Process and Motion Control (PMC) to become Regal Rexnord Corporation.

Using data intelligence to reduce unit costs in food manufacturing

Small and mid-size processors have experienced first-hand the value of automation, but are failing to take advantage of one important side benefit: data intelligence.

October 1, 2021

Data is valuable because it helps manufacturers make better decisions. But there’s a big difference between collecting data and being able to actually use it. If you don’t have a system in place to be able to understand what the data is telling you, then you’re going to be overwhelmed by it.

Field Reports

Robots aid Expansion of New Zealand Apple Company

Rockit Global uses MHM Automation’s tube-filling machines in its state-of-the-art apple packhouse

Sharon Spielman

September 8, 2021

The introduction of robotic technology is one of the driving forces behind a New Zealand apple exporter’s expansion.

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Software

Managing and Surviving Software Updates

Surviving a firmware, application software or a Windows update can at times seem impossible…

Wayne Labs

August 13, 2021

So you put off upgrades and updates as long as possible because you can’t afford the downtime. But doing nothing can lead to an even worse downtime scenario.