Month: April 2023
Advances in Robotics Allow More Food Processing Applications
While robotic automation has been used in the food manufacturing industry for years, most applications have been in food packing and palletizing, rack unloading and secondary pick-and-place operations. Recent technological advances have led to the expansion of robotic equipment into many unexpected food processing and food preparation applications. Advances in Automation for the Food Industry […]
Preventing Pressure Spikes in Pressure Transducers
Most often used to measure pressure in fluid power applications, pressure transducers are usually specified with an allowance for over-pressurization and can operate trouble-free in a fluid power system that experiences mild pressure spikes from time to time. However, in some instances, pressure events will exceed normal operating pressure limits, causing a permanent shift in […]
Four Ways Automation Helps Food Manufacturers
To be successful, food manufacturers need a flexible and efficient means of getting safe, high-quality products out the door despite current industry obstacles related to workforce shortages, fluctuating demand and tight margins. Fortunately, automation can help food processors rise above these challenges to ensure cost-effective production. This article outlines four major benefits of automation in […]
Automation Alleviates Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Challenges
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmaceutical manufacturers have felt pressure like never before. In addition to the demand for the rapid development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, the pharma industry is still experiencing labor shortages and a shift from one-size-fits all medications to more personalized treatments with delivery methods, such as pre-filled syringes, that require more […]
How is Value Engineering Used in Manufacturing Automation?
Value Engineering is a systematic approach to providing necessary functions for a project while maintaining the lowest possible costs. It is used to improve the value of a product by reducing its cost and increasing its functionality. The Value Engineering concept was first introduced in the 1940s. During the war, there was a shortage of […]
Robots and Workplace Safety
Industrial facilities can be a dangerous place for employees. In addition to the usual trips, slips and falls, fast-moving equipment and hazardous areas in manufacturing facilities present the potential for accidents and injuries. The use of robots can help improve the safety record of industrial workplaces by filling in for and safeguarding human employees in […]
Strategies for Running an Efficient Compressed Air System
In industrial facilities, compressed air is a widely used resource because it’s a safe and readily available form of power for operating machine tools, material handling equipment and other pneumatic powered machinery. However, if not properly designed, operated and maintained, it can be a major facility expense as it requires 8 hp of electricity to […]
Automation Provides a Competitive Edge in the Food Industry
The food industry is highly competitive and all segments – from agriculture to food processing to food packaging – currently face skilled labor shortages and supply chain challenges yet must continue to produce high quantities of product and maintain quality and regulatory compliance. While the food industry has been slow to adopt automation, current technologies […]