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How Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation is Shaping the Food Industry

Factory Worx

How Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation is Shaping the Food Industry. Food production is currently centralised; however, shortly, machines and raw materials will independently arrange the manufacturing process and connect across corporate divisions identical to social media networks.

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Top 16 Frequently Asked Questions About Manufacturing Execution system (MES)

Factory Worx

Top 16 Frequently Asked Questions About Manufacturing Execution system (MES). The manufacturing industry, like any other industry, is rapidly expanding. Successful manufacturing businesses are adaptable and consistently improve their overall operating efficiency. What is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)?

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Protein Industries Canada issues $10M call for food-focused AI projects

Canadian Manufacturing

“Finding new ways to utilize AI technology in food and ingredient development will enable companies to speed up their formulation work, lower their inputs and other production costs, and make their operations more sustainable.” Designing food products that help achieve certain health outcomes or to address health concerns.

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AI+3D Vision Platform ‘A Robot Integrator’s Dream’

i4.0 today

Mech Mind’s 3D+AI solution is ideal for a range of manufacturing and logistics applications, from bin picking to case packing, palletising and depalletizing Typically, users will start by using Mech-Vision to develop the vision application. When these building blocks are used in combination, users can quickly design automation applications.

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From Europe to Asia: Global Trends, Supply Chains and the Role of Used Industrial Robots

i4.0 today

The robotics industry is experiencing sustained growth worldwide, with China in the lead. Pandemic-induced supply chain bottlenecks for established manufacturers are leading to a slow clearing of full order books – one of the reasons why Chinese robot manufacturers are in higher demand than ever before. Germany ranks fourth.

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Novotek Opens Ireland Office

i4.0 today

Manufacturing is an industry that is really driving the Irish economy ,” explained Hurley. “ In sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics and food production, we’ve seen some of the largest players establish sites here. Hurley joins with 37 years of experience in various software and engineering sales roles.

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Choosing the Right Cobot for Your Process: 10 Top Tips

i4.0 today

Firstly, they provide a solution to many of the challenges that manufacturers are facing in this ‘new normal’ era. In terms of flexibility, the cobot sits midway between an industrial robot and a human. Whilst more competition can mean greater choice and better value for customers, it can also mean more confusion.