Processing > Software, automation & robotics

Automated frying and seasoning doubles production for tortilla chip manufacturer

14 October, 2015

Investment in automated frying and seasoning equipment has enabled a US tortilla chip manufacturer to double production while maintaining product quality.


Baking inventory stock controls into everyday food manufacturing operations

06 October, 2015 by Gareth Berry*, CEO, Unleashed Software

To maximise profit in an expanding operation, an inventory management software suite designed specifically for SMBs is an invaluable asset — particularly when it comes to cost calculations and batch tracking.


Aplex APC-3993P 19″ projected capacitive touch stainless steel panel PC

01 October, 2015

Interworld Electronics has released the APC-3993P projected capacitive touch stainless steel panel PC from Aplex.


SICK's W8 Inox sensor declared 'slaughter-proof'

30 September, 2015 by Tobias Güttler, Product Manager in the Presence Detection Division of SICK AG, Waldkirch, Germany

Pork processor Danish Crown teamed up with the Danish Meat Research Institute to put W8 Inox photoelectric sensors from SICK through a series of practical tests spanning several years — and has now classed the sensors as 'slaughter-proof'.


Interworld Electronics RTC-900B rugged industrial tablet  

01 September, 2015

The RTC-900B rugged tablet computer has been designed to meet IP65 and MIL-STD 810G standards, making it resistant to moisture, dust, shock and vibration.


Smart sensors for packaging flexibility

12 August, 2015

Tailor-made products manufactured in line with a specific customer's requirements call for a flexible packaging solution. To meet these market demands, intelligent sensors are becoming one of the main components in many systems.


SICK IMB inductive proximity sensor

10 August, 2015

SICK's inductive IMB proximity sensor is reliable in harsh working conditions.


Emerson Smart Wireless Gateway 1552WU

04 August, 2015

Emerson Process Management has introduced the Smart Wireless Gateway 1552WU, a Wi-Fi access point that connects WirelessHART sensors to the control network.


Huber Kältemaschinenbau E-grade Explore for process development

29 July, 2015

The E-grade Explore turns a Unistat temperature control unit into a process technology and process engineering development tool.


Emerson Process Management Logbooks electronic database integrated with DeltaV distributed control system

23 July, 2015

Emerson Process Management's Logbooks, an electronic database of operator log entries, can now be embedded in the DeltaV distributed control system interface.


How real-time predictive insight and automated decision-making will take over your business

17 July, 2015

When the Internet of Things (IoT) comes to life in your food plant you won't have to make so many decisions. Data from the connected devices, sensors and chips around the plant and in your equipment and products will produce real-time predictive insights and allow automated decision-making.


Honeywell Process Solutions Uniformance Asset Sentinel technology

08 July, 2015

Honeywell Process Solutions has launched Uniformance Asset Sentinel, which continuously monitors equipment and process health, assisting industrial facilities to predict and prevent asset failures and poor operational performance.


Smart software optimises production of whey and milk powder

02 July, 2015

Finland's biggest dairy company recently boosted the production of a whey powder plant by over 10% by implementing the NAPCON Controller solution from Neste Jacobs.


Red Lion Crimson protocol conversion software

28 May, 2015

Control Logic has available Red Lion's Crimson 3.0 software that provides communication support for more than 300 industrial protocols.


Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 527 AC drive

18 May, 2015

The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 527 AC drive from Rockwell Automation is designed to work exclusively with a Logix-based programmable automation controller (PAC).


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