Jaan Koel

TECH FLASH

Automating food production in the future

“TrendWatcher” raises eyebrows at Dutch Food Valley Awards

November 28, 2012

New food processes will create new products with novel and sometimes strange ingredients, keeping future populations from starving.

Automated systems enhance hand and boot hygiene

Jaan Koel

November 7, 2012

As part of larger sanitation programs, hand and boot washing plays a key role in improving food safety and adhering to stricter regulations.

Efficient transport, precise delivery

Jaan Koel

May 3, 2012

No longer one size fits all, today’s conveyor belting choices enhance hygiene, product release and overall plant efficiency.

Food-grade lubricants come of age

Past trade-offs between performance and safety have disappeared

Jaan Koel

March 7, 2012

Food production consists of a vast array of equipment—pumps, mixers, oven chain drives, tanks, pipes, conveyor systems, compressors, automatic doors and many other units and systems.

Options Abound in High-Speed Door Technology

Jaan Koel

August 1, 2011

Processors have special needs when it comes to staff and materials entering and leaving, as well as separating critical operations and zones in the plant.

Conveying Systems

Jaan Koel

May 1, 2011

Every process needs connectivity-the right “circulation system” to provide optimum hygiene, flexibility, fast changeovers and ease of maintenance at the lowest possible cost.

Tech Update: HMIs

Jaan Koel

April 1, 2011

Human machine interface technology has advanced by leaps and bounds-to the point where food manufacturers can now control and monitor plants from virtually anywhere.