Articles Tagged with ''automation in a dairy plant''

Winneconne, Wis.-based Multi-Conveyor offers a big congratulations to the Winneconne Robotics Club's Cody Skadahl (grade 5), Jory Bastian (grade 5), Ryker Morden (grade 4), and Sullivan McCabe (grade 4), who earned two trophies at two separate tournaments this year.

As the dairy industry evolves into a thriving market brimming with diverse options and alternatives, manufacturers are encountering new challenges in the transit packaging process — from upholding stringent food safety standards to adjusting workflows to accommodate expanding product lines, all while keeping costs in line.

Processing an estimated 11-billion liters of dairy liquids annually, size hasn’t deterred this cheesemaker from staying true to their underlying values.

While not quite as envisioned in “I, Robot” or “The Jetsons,” robots are becoming increasingly common in food processing. 

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Like a car being made in an automotive assembly plant, the technology and equipment used to get — and track — real-time dairy data has improved tremendously over time.

When making the decision whether or not to purchase robotics/automation products in an effort to streamline their operations, JLS Automation strongly encourages processors to “walk before they run” to ensure that their experience is positive and doesn’t strain their support systems/people.

Bako comes to BAK Food Equipment with more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing and industrial process automation.

During the event, the family-owned company recalled the history of starting up its U.S. division in Port Washington, N.Y., on March 15, 1972, later moving operations to Hauppauge, N.Y., Islandia, N.Y., and then to Mason, Ohio. 

Dairy processors should use automation in two ways. One is to optimize ongoing operations, of course. This can also help plants become more environmentally friendly. The other time to use automation is before construction of a facility even begins.