Show Notes
In this episode, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck brings the written word to life by reading the case study, “How a Craft Brewery Switched from Bottles to Cans.” It explains how Lakefront Brewery used updated PLCs, drives and HMIs to switch its operation to cans while also improving visibility and production. Resources from this episode: Read the article online: “How a Craft Brewery Switched from Bottles to Cans.” To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at [email protected]. Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.
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