Ask any food manufacturer what their top concern is and almost all would reply with “food safety.” It is routinely listed as a primary focus across the board, and 2022’s outlook is no exception. As consumers, we rarely think about all that goes in…
Before diving into the development of food processing, let’s first explore how food was grown throughout the millennia. Very early techniques date back to prehistory and involve sun-drying, fermenting, salting, and cooking foods to…
The American Welding Society marks April as National Welding Month in recognition of our country’s welders and the importance of the industry. It’s a way to celebrate the welding trade and cultivate awareness around job opportunities within the…
We run a TJ4000 X3 Waterjet in our shop. A waterjet can cut intricate and complex shapes out of almost any material (see chart below). It is also faster than many other common cutting tools. Because it does not use heat to cut, we are able to avoid material warping…
The newest addition to our shop is this MultiCam Apex3R CNC Router. CNC Router Features CNC routers can make extremely precise, high-quality cuts. Other than simply cutting, they have the capability to drill, rout, and carve. Our MultiCam has…
More and more processing facilities are realizing the value of having an integrated process line. They are facing high product demand while simultaneously experiencing limited workforce and fluctuating budgets. Allowing the…
Welcome to The New Site! Innotech is always on the forefront of innovation, and while we make sure that our clients’ needs are always met, we sometimes neglect our own in the process. This new site is designed to be a helpful tool for those needed process equipment in…
The familiar story over the past year, and especially the past six months, has been the difficulty for manufacturers getting components and materials to build machines and equipment. The supply chain shortage has made the “go to” component…
On a project to migrate a control system from multiple 1746 (SLC 5/03) PLCs and I/O to a centralized CompactLogix PLC with a distributed I/O system we chose to implement the Rockwell Automation SLC 500 to 5069 CompactLogix Conversion System. This…
Whether struggling with the uncertainty of a COVID-19 world, or simply striving to increase accuracy and efficiency, automation’s role in the food processing industry is rapidly evolving. Humans are innovative creatures by nature. We…
