FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
Food & Beverage Automation
That Meets Safety Standards
Food and beverage manufacturing demands automation that's fast, reliable, AND compliant. You can't compromise on food safety or traceability—but you also can't fall behind on throughput.
CHALLENGES WE SOLVE
Food & Beverage Automation Challenges
WASHDOWN REQUIREMENTS
Washdown Requirements
Equipment must survive daily sanitation. Harsh chemicals. High-pressure washdown.
OUR APPROACH
IP65/IP69K rated components. Stainless steel enclosures. Proper cable management.
Line Speed Demands
1,000+ bottles per minute. 200+ cartons per minute. Every second of downtime costs product.
APPROACH
High-speed PLC programming. Servo coordination. Predictive maintenance integration.
Product Changeovers
Multiple SKUs on one line. Changeover time directly reduces production capacity.
APPROACH
Recipe-based systems. Automatic size changeovers. Minimal tool changes.
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Traceability Requirements
FDA, FSMA, and retailer requirements demand lot traceability from ingredient to pallet.
OUR APPROACH
Barcode and vision systems. Integration with ERP and MES. Complete lot tracking.
APPLICATIONS
F&B Automation Applications
Primary Packaging
Filling, capping, labeling, and coding at production speed with servo coordination.
Secondary Packaging
Case packing, cartoning, bundling, and shrink wrapping.
Palletizing
Robotic and conventional palletizing for end-of-line.
Process Automation
Batch control, CIP, recipe management.
Inspection & QA
Vision, checkweigh, metal detect.
COMPLIANCE
Food Safety Standards We Support
FDA / FSMA
Food safety and preventive controls
USDA
Meat, poultry, and egg products
SQF / BRC
Global food safety certification
3-A Sanitary
Hygienic equipment design
HACCP
Hazard analysis critical control
GMP
Good manufacturing practices
CASE STUDY
High-Speed Beverage Line Integration
Major Beverage Company — TennesseeThe Challenge
A beverage company installed a new 1,200 BPM bottling line with equipment from 6 different OEMs. They needed one integrator to tie everything together.
Our Solution
- ControlLogix master PLC integrating 6 OEM machines
- Servo-driven conveyor system with accumulation
- Cognex vision for label and fill level inspection
- PackML state model for consistent machine interface
- Integration with SAP for production reporting
RESULTS
- Line speed: 1,200 BPM achieved
- OEE: 82% (from 65% on old line)
- Changeover time: 15 minutes (from 45)
- Uptime: 94% in first year
"iAutomate coordinated 6 OEMs and delivered a line that exceeded every metric. They understand packaging."
OUR SERVICES
F&B Automation Services
Conveyor & Controls
Line integration, VFDs, conveyor coordination.
Learn MoreRobotic Packaging
Palletizing, case packing, pick and place.
PLC Programming
PackML, batch control, recipe management.
Learn MoreVision Systems
Label verification, fill inspection, quality.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All our food and beverage automation is designed for the sanitation requirements of your facility.
Absolutely. We frequently integrate new equipment into existing lines—filler to palletizer.
Yes. We understand the requirements for continuous USDA inspection.
We've commissioned lines running 1,200+ bottles per minute.
Yes. We support food and beverage facilities in the USA, México, and Canada.
Ready to Automate Your
Food & Beverage Line?
From packaging to palletizing—automation that meets food safety standards.
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