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Articles Tagged with ''automation''

David Stuver

Industry 4.0 and the cold chain—Next generation of supply chain innovation

What makes Industry 4.0 different from previous industrial revolutions is the use of smart and autonomous systems.
David Stuver
January 8, 2019

Americold shares how Industry 4.0 and other supply chain technologies are in position to transform the way temperature-controlled products move from Point A to Point B.


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Research: Technology innovation spurs growth in food & beverage processing & packaging equipment

Improved economic conditions in emerging nations, globally changing dietary preferences and a rising demand for nutritious and ready-to-eat food products are driving demand for food processors and boosting growth in the packaging equipment market.
December 12, 2018
Growth in the global food and beverage processing and packaging equipment market looks promising over the next four years, according to research revealed by Frost & Sullivan, Santa Clara, Calif.
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Study: One-third of U.S. workers use AI on the job

The construction industry is the most aggressive investor in AI and will continue to be next year.
November 29, 2018
More than 32% of U.S. workers are already exposed to some form of artificial intelligence (AI) in their jobs, with an additional 6% of workers using AI tools for the first time in 2019, according to a study produced by Optimized Workforce, Chicago.
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Kroger Ocado fulfillment center

Kroger, Ocado to build nation’s first high-tech customer fulfillment center

Kroger is investing $55 million to build the first shed.
November 20, 2018
The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, and Ocado, UK, selected Cincinnati as the site for what is said to be the nation’s first high-tech customer fulfillment center (CFC).
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Danfoss acquires AAIM Controls

With the acquisition, Danfoss moves to become a systems provider within industrial refrigeration.
November 19, 2018
Danfoss, Baltimore, Md., acquired AAIM Controls Inc., a Waynesboro, Pa.-based supplier of custom-designed regulation and control automation solutions.
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Study: Increased investment in automation benefits CPG companies

Cobots are the fastest growing segment of industrial automation.
October 25, 2018
As automation increases in importance and usability in the manufacturing sector, collaborative robots (cobots), artificial intelligence and big data can be distinct drivers of investment and performance, according to a survey conducted by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, Reston, Va.
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Pack Expo show floor 2017

PACK EXPO 2018: Innovation in Action

October 22, 2018

From Big data analytics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and artificial intelligence to machine learning, digitization and the cloud-based solutions, PACK EXPO International showcased innovation in action at this year’s tradeshow, Oct. 14-17 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.


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Beckhoff Office Laval Canada

Beckhoff Automation opens office in Canada

The Laval office establishes an automation solution center for Beckhoff customers in Quebec.
August 31, 2018
Beckhoff Automation, Savage, Minn., opened a new office in Laval, Quebec, Canada.
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Industrial Magnetics completes bulk materials conveying test center

The new 1,400-square-foot lab features various magnetic products and test stands designed to replicate the customer’s application in the field.
August 30, 2018
Industrial Magnetics, Inc. (IMI), Boyne City, Mich., completed its new, on-site R&D lab for simulated application testing of customer’s prospective holding, lifting, automation, conveying and magnetic separation projects.
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EPIC Systems announces new investor partnership

The acquisition injects growth and new expertise into EPIC's core business groups.
July 27, 2018
EPIC Systems, St. Louis, Mo., announced a partnership with key investors to create a new corporation, registered as EPIC Systems Group.
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