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Manufacturers plan to adopt a more connected plant floor
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New research program aims to deliver food efficiently from farm to table
The World Wildlife Fund will study how to reduce food waste and bolster the bottom lines for farmers.
Single robot does the work of two, saving space, cost
Limited by tight quarters, Aladdin Bakers of Brooklyn installs a single robot that does the work of two, stacking pita bread for presentation to a bagger at speeds to 10,800/hr.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas Innovation Stages highlight hot industry topics
From the Internet of Things and machine vision to coding and serialization and flexible manufacturing, the PACK EXPO Las Vegas Innovation Stages will deliver free 30-minute sessions on the current trends impacting the industry.
Craft brewer uses Ignition for SCADA and MES to spark improvement in its operations
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