3D Printing 'Will Bring Mass Customization'

3D printing pioneers say their technology can return us to our pre-industrial roots, where customized designs trump mass production.

Apr 15th, 2015

3D printing pioneers say their technology can return us to our pre-industrial roots, where customized designs trump mass production.

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Hormel Foods Announces Construction of Solar Energy Project at its Swiss American Sausage Company Facility

The project is projected to generate roughly 1.2 million kilowatt hours (kWh) per year—enough to supply more than 15 percent of the facility's annual electricity consumption.

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Aurora Organic Dairy Officially Launches Missouri Milk Plant

The Columbia plant is the company’s second milk bottling facility and is expected to have created more than 100 new jobs in the local community by year’s end.

Barilla Celebrates $65 Million Expansion at Iowa Facility

The company will add 41 more jobs to its pasta plant and mill in Iowa.

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Maple Leaf Foods to Build Plant-Based Protein Processing Facility in Indiana

At approximately 230,000 square feet, it will be the largest facility and investment of its kind in North America.

Fairlife to Expand and Build New Production Facility in Arizona

fairlife, LLC announced plans this week to increase overall production capabilities with the construction of a new 300,000-square-foot production and distribution facility in Goodyear, Arizona.

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Blue Diamond Growers Salida Plant Awarded 'Plant of the Year' by Safe Food Alliance

The Safe Food Alliance annually recognizes a food processing facility that demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, achieves success as a Global Food Safety Initiative Certified facility, and ranks as a top scoring facility during unannounced food safety audits.

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Building a Food Plant on a Short Schedule: 4 Ways to Fast-Track Your Construction Project

In today’s increasingly fast-paced food and beverage industry, everyone wants their next facility built as soon as possible so it can start shipping product quickly. While hiring an experienced firm to design and build (or renovate) your plant is critical, there are things owners can do to ensure a project moves as efficiently as possible.

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Campbell to Sell Washington Refrigerated Soup Plant

The 225,000-square-foot Everett facility is part of the Campbell Fresh division, which includes Bolthouse Farms and Garden Fresh Gourmet.

The 202,800-square-foot facility in Arkansas City, Kansas will store an array of finished and raw goods for customers like Chick-fil-A and Whataburger.

KanPak U.S. Opens New Warehouse in Arkansas City, Kansas

The facility will serve customers such as Chick-fil-A and Whataburger, among others.

This Jan. 25, 2019 photo shows bottles of Michter's Bourbon displayed at the spirit maker’s new Fort Nelson Distillery in Louisville, Ky. Whiskey makers are used to long waits, but restoration of an old building to make way for a new Kentucky distillery lasted longer than it takes most bourbon to age to maturity. The wait ends Thursday at Michter's, when the small producer of premium spirits shows off its new Fort Nelson Distillery in downtown Louisville. (AP Photo/Bruce Schreiner)

Long Wait for Michter's Ending with New Kentucky Distillery

Whiskey makers are used to long waits, but restoring a 19th century building took a Kentucky distillery longer than most bourbons need to mature. The wait ends Thursday at Michter's, when the small producer of premium and ultra-premium spirits opens its new Fort Nelson Distillery in downtown Louisville.

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Blue Diamond Invests in Expansion of Award-Winning Turlock Manufacturing Plant

The new addition is part of Blue Diamond's continued plans to expand value-added product lines and deliver the innovations of new almond products worldwide.

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Designing Food Plant Welfare Spaces to Attract and Retain Employees

Here are seven features today’s food plants are including to help attract and retain employees.

Brewery Launch is on Target in Former Missile Command Center

A new brewery is set to launch in a Cold War-era missile command center near Pittsburgh.

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Sprinkler Systems: When to Test and When to Inspect

Believe it or not, there’s a huge difference between testing and inspecting sprinkler systems. With numerous tests and inspections required throughout the year, how can food manufacturers be sure their systems meet regulatory standards?