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Emerson Adds Software to its DeltaV Automation Platform

Gary Mintchell

The newly expanded automation platform will include supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES) and operations management software alongside the distributed control (DCS) and safety systems (SIS) and other technologies that have been part of the brand for decades.

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Beak & Johnston collaborates with Fortude to boost facility’s manufacturing capabilities

AU Manufacturing

Australian fresh food manufacturer Beak & Johnston has partnered with global digital technology solutions company Fortude to implement Infor M3 and transform its manufacturing operations in Greenacre.

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Improving efficiency through algorithmic production scheduling

Polytron

Beginning in 2017, food and beverage manufacturer Farmer Brothers began its shift to Industry 4.0 by integrating the TrakSYS manufacturing execution system (MES) platform into its operations.

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IMTS / Hannover Messe Chicago Recap

Gary Mintchell

ABB —Highlights include versatile industrial and collaborative robots, software advancements that reduce programming complexity, and a selection of interactive robotic educational systems and training programs. • MFA Alliance — You may have noticed several items about private 5G networks for manufacturing and industrial applications.

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Improving efficiency through algorithmic production scheduling

Control Engineering

Explore strategies for gaining stakeholder buy-in on MES platform upgrades. Production scheduling insights A Farmer Brothers facility in Northlake, TX adopted a new manufacturing execution system (MES) for the purpose of production schedule optimization. Can you please give a brief description of the project?

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Benefits of integrating a MES system with SCADA

Control Engineering

MES, SCADA Insights. Manufacturers are looking to connect all layers of the manufacturing process to improve operations by gaining new insights from every part of a facility. Integrating SCADA with a manufacturing execution system (MES) lets manufacturers more effectively gather and analyze information and improve efficiency.

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Machine Data Collection in Manufacturing

ATS

Network data Some modern equipment comes with IoT sensors installed that can send data to other systems such as the CMMS. In other cases, manufacturers retrofit machines with IoT devices. Energy costs Manufacturers can measure the consumption of energy-intensive processes by installing current or other types of meters.