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News, Articles, Products & Resources for the Automation of Food & Beverage Manufacturing and Processing

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Articles

Market Levels Rising in the Process Level Measurement & Inventory Tank Gauging Segments  - 05/11/12
Automation.com, May 2012
By J Timothy Shea, Senior Analyst
Due to expected increasing demand for level measurement and inventory tank gauging technologies as tools to help companies to continue to improve operational efficiencies, increase productivity, gain greater control over inventories and enhanced accuracy, VDC is forecasting a 5.2% CAGR through 2016.
Sensors Improve Pump Performance and Provide Protection  - 05/21/12
Pumps & Systems, May 2012
By Craig McIntyer, Endress+Hauser
Pump monitoring instrumentation is often not included with installations, but proper sensors can protect a pump and help with efficient operation.
Peristaltic pumping tackles tricky processing problems  - 05/21/12
Asian Engineer, May 2012
By Sean Ottewell
Peristaltic pumping offers a host of advantages over conventional pumping techniques, especially when coupled with the latest control technology.
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White Papers

Long-Term Instrument Control and Connectivity Solutions  - 05/03/12
Automation.com, May 2012
By National Instruments
The key to developing long-term instrument control applications is software and hardware that enable seamless connectivity to any instrument in an application and offer built-in capabilities for advanced data analysis and presentation. The two decisions, the instrument and the software, should be independent of each other.
Using Guided Wave Radar in Steam loops  - 02/09/12
Automation.com, March 2012
By Keith Riley and Ravi Jethra, Endress+Hauser
White paper addresses the application of Guided Wave Radar to measure level in steam loops, including discussions of how this technology functions and differs from more traditional forms of level indication.
Innovative New Air / Gas Thermal Flow Meter Changes the Rules  - 02/08/12
Automation.com, February 2012
By Randy Brown, Fluid Components International
Upgrading a plant’s gas flow meters can improve process efficiency, reduce energy costs and save on maintenance expenses. Here’s how FCI’s newest line of thermal mass flow meters can help when replacing old meters.
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Application Stories

TFS 80-8 tube-filling machine uses Festo automation technology  - 05/21/12
Machine Building, May 2012
By Festo
OYSTAR IWK’s toothpaste tube filling machine uses pneumatic drives controlled by Festo CPX/MPA valve terminals. A MS6-SV soft-start/quick exhaust valve is used to protect both the machine and its operators.
Food Manufacturing: Batch Control for Multiple Kitchens  - 05/13/12
Automation World, May 2012
By Randy J. Otto, ECS Solutions
Systems integrator ECS followed the ISA 88 Batch standard when installing a control system at an unnamed food manufacturer. Rockwell’s FactoryTalk Batch software was chosen for batch management portion of the controls.
Real-time TOC tightens effluent control  - 05/12/12
Control Engineering Europe, May 2012
The installation of a Total Organic Carbon (TOC) monitor has improved the wastewater treatment process for Greencore Foods, a UK-based food manufacturer whose effluent can contain an array of inorganic salts and organic components which enter the waste water stream.
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Resources & Literature

SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, 4th Edition - $109.00
After completing these 15 self-study units, readers should be conversant with SCADA nomenclature and architecture, understand the basic technology of the system’s building blocks, understand its limitations, understand how it can benefit particular operations, and have a basis for selecting appropriate SCADA technology for their operational requirements.
Control Valve Primer: A User's Guide, 4th Edition - $109.00
This easy-to-read text includes insights on valve sizing, smart (digital) valve positioners, field-based architecture, network system technology, and control loop performance evaluation.
Automation Made Easy: Everything You Wanted to Know about Automation - $79.00
Whether you are a student just starting out or are a top-level executive or manager well-versed in one domain, but have limited knowledge of the industrial automation industry, it’s easy to find yourself adrift in this evolving industry. That is where this easy-to-read book comes in; it provides a basic functional understanding in the field of industrial automation.
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Training News

ExperTune introduces Virtual Classroom for PID Training  - 04/18/12
The interactive training is provided by a live instructor, and includes hands-on practice using ExperTune’s “Virtual Classroom.”
Global Training publishes industrial training skills catalogue  - 01/12/12
Industrial Skills Training Catalogue contains 600 pages of e-learning training solutions.
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Training & Seminars

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Otto suggests implementation of unifying recipe management system for plants.   Details
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Featured Products

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KEPServerEX connects disparate devices and applications from plant control systems to enterprise information systems. KEPServerEX connects disparate devices and applications from plant control systems to enterprise information systems.
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The revolutionary EL7201 EtherCAT terminal from Beckhoff integrates a servo drive for motors up to 200 W into a standard 12 mm I/O housing. The revolutionary EL7201 EtherCAT terminal from Beckhoff integrates a servo drive for motors up to 200 W into a standard 12 mm I/O housing.
Over 450 plain-English commands, plus integrated HMI—and it's still FREE. Do more for less. Get PAC Project 9.2. Over 450 plain-English commands, plus integrated HMI—and it's still FREE. Do more for less. Get PAC Project 9.2.
Simplify enterprise-to-plant floor data exchange with an eATM tManager module. "Configure and Go," flexible, reliable and low maintenance. Simplify enterprise-to-plant floor data exchange with an eATM tManager module. "Configure and Go," flexible, reliable and low maintenance.

Product Announcements

Burkert announces Air-LINE Quick valve connections Burkert announces Air-LINE Quick valve connections  - 05/22/12
Air-LINE Quick has a stainless steel adapter plate and stainless steel push-in connectors for hygienic applications.
 
Baumer introduces SmartReflect proximity sensor Baumer introduces SmartReflect proximity sensor  - 05/17/12
SmartReflect picks up the tiniest changes in intensity, which enables it to detect highly transparent foils, bowls or bottles.
 
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS introduces NSD tupH coating for aluminum motors NORD DRIVESYSTEMS introduces NSD tupH coating for aluminum motors  - 05/09/12
NSD tupH is a surface treatment for aluminum that withstands chemical cleaning treatments used in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
 
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Company & Organization News

HART Seeks Nominees for HART Plant of the Year Award  - 05/24/12
End users and manufacturers from all world areas are encouraged to enter their plant or customer’s plant for recognition. Nominations will be accepted through 15 July 2012.
Honeywell names Darius Adamczyk president of Honeywell Process Solutions  - 05/15/12
Darius Adamczyk replaces Norm Gilsdorf who was named President of High Growth Regions for Russia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Honeywell opens training center in Turkey  - 05/08/12
The training center in Istanbul will serve both Turkey and its neighboring countries, acting as a training hub for the region and offering an extensive range of Honeywell training courses.
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Project News

ABB to supply IRB 360 FlexPicker robot to KLEENLine  - 04/10/12
KLEENLine builds stainless steel material handling equipment that handle foods, pharmaceuticals, and other clean-room dependent products.
Honeywell to control Valio ingredients facility  - 11/02/11
Honeywell will provide a production automation system for a new plant producing high-quality, demineralized whey powder in Lapinlahti, Finland.

Event News

Sensors Expo covers MEMS Technology  - 04/01/12
Sensors Expo takes place June 6-7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
Siemens Announces 2012 Automation Summit Program  - 04/01/12
Lt. Col. Rob “Waldo” Waldman, also known as “The Wingman,” will provide the keynote address during the 2012 Automation Summit at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel, June 25-28.

Events

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