Food manufacturing environments demand barcode scanners that can withstand cold storage, handle high-speed workflows, and integrate seamlessly with MES and ERP systems. The Keyence BT-A600 is the newest device we’ve tested and now officially recommend for customers using CAT Squared’s MES platform. Here’s why it stands out.
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Best Handheld Scanner for Food Manufacturing? Why CAT Squared Recommends the Keyence BT-A600
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CAT Squared’s Hardware Picks for Seamless MES & ERP Integration
At CAT Squared, we’ve built our reputation on delivering powerful MES software tailored to the needs of food manufacturers. But behind the scenes, we’ve always done more—testing, configuring, and supporting the hardware that keeps plant-floor systems running.
Now, we’re making our hardware recommendations official to better support MES and ERP integration in food production environments.
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Why 8 of the Top 15 U.S. Turkey Producers Trust CAT Squared software
Profitability in turkey processing often depends on a few critical factors: reducing downtime, increasing line efficiency, maximizing yield, and minimizing giveaway. That’s why leading poultry processors trust CAT Squared software to tackle the unique challenges of poultry production and deliver measurable results.
Topics: manufacturing execution system Turkey producers turkey processing MES poultry industry software food production MES
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What Food Manufacturers Get Wrong About Automation
In the race to modernize operations, many food manufacturers equate automation with hardware. They invest in robotic arms, automated conveyors, and high-speed packaging systems — expecting a fast return on investment through increased output and reduced labor.
Topics: food manufacturing automation manufacturing execution system food processing software increase plant efficiency yield optimization in food production MES vs ERP real-time plant monitoring
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CAT Squared to showcase the only end-to-end MES for the food industry at Anuga FoodTec
CAT Squared, a leading global provider of software solutions for the food industry, is pleased to demonstrate the capabilities of the only end-to-end MES for the food industry at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, Germany. This event marks the company's first appearance at one of the prominent international trade fairs dedicated to food technology and innovation.
Topics: food processing continuous improvement industry 4.0
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CAT Squared Joins CTB Sister Companies to Present CYNERGY™: Advancing Poultry Processing at IPPE
CAT Squared, a trusted provider of advanced software solutions for the food processing industry, collaborates with CTB sister companies Chore-Time, Meyn, and Cabinplant to unveil CYNERGY™ at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) from January 30 to February 1, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Topics: poultry industry continuous improvement industry 4.0
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CAT Squared and Meyn Debut CYNERGY at Alimentaria FoodTech 2023
BARCELONA, SPAIN — Alimentaria FoodTech 2023 witnessed the impressive showcase of CYNERGY™, a collaborative effort between CAT Squared and Meyn. While Meyn's expertise primarily focuses on first processing in poultry production, CAT Squared's MES software solution covers a broader spectrum of functionalities: managing first processing, secondary processing, and further processing in meat, poultry, and RTC/RTE (ready-to-cook/ready-to-eat) food production.
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CAT Squared Supports Meat Industry Sustainability through Protein PACT Partnership
The release of the Protein PACT's 2023 Continuous Improvement Report marks a significant milestone in the ongoing journey toward sustainability within the meat industry. It's a testament to the collective efforts of industry leaders, and CAT Squared is proud to play a key supportive role in these transformative endeavors.
Topics: meat industry poultry industry continuous improvement sustainability Protein PACT
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CAT Squared Exhibiting at the 2023 Poultry Symposium for Production & Processing
The countdown has begun for the 2023 Poultry Symposium for Production & Processing, set to take place from October 9 to 11, 2023, at the Rogers Convention Center in Rogers, AR. You can find CAT Squared at booth 21. We are excited to connect with industry peers, showcase our solutions, and discuss the latest developments in poultry processing technology.
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CAT Squared: Paving the Way for Sustainability at the Protein PACT Summit 2023
In an era defined by transformative change and unwavering sustainability commitments, the meat industry stands at a crossroads of innovation, responsibility, and progress. CAT Squared proudly announces its sponsorship of the North American Meat Institute's (NAMI) 2023 Protein PACT (People, Animals, Climate of Tomorrow) Summit, a dynamic event that crystallizes the collective determination to shape a responsible and sustainable future for the industry.
