Industrial food processing equipment (IFPE) manufacturers face pressure to improve the speed and efficiency of their product design and engineering so they can reduce delivery time and increase profit margins. Solid Edge® software from Siemens PLM Software enables them to do just that by streamlining the design of new equipment so they can meet market pressures, including:
[boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]Changing consumer food habits and a growing population demanding more processed food is driving higher demand for IFPE equipment. This requires manufacturers to design more custom machines and is an opportunity for them to grow their business.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]Rising and unstable costs of raw materials and energy. These unknowns lead to inaccurate cost estimates and are a threat to the margin on individual projects and on overall profitability.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]Rising consumer awareness and attitudes surrounding food safety are increasing litigation risks. IFPE companies need to apply strong corporate governance and ensure that the equipment they deliver meets all relevant industry standards.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]Meeting food manufacturers’ demands for equipment that results in lower labor costs and an improved work environment for their employees. To support this, equipment manufacturers need to improve the operating costs and ergonomic characteristics of the equipment they design and manufacture.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]The trend toward more food product parity together with a growing awareness of the environmental impact of food packaging. This is driving food manufacturers to demand packaging with more customer appeal while maximizing recyclability. This is an opportunity to offer innovative equipment that maximizes consumer convenience and appeal, while minimizing the environmental impact of packaging.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]The drive for a better return on capital and the desire to reduce their carbon footprint is driving producers to purchase more re manufactured equipment. This is an opportunity for equipment manufacturers to extend their machine refurbishment business.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]Facing increasing pressure to reduce the environmental impact of running their equipment. Energy is a major cost for food producers. The IFPE industry is responding with new technologies that reduce power consumption.[/boc_list_item][boc_spacing]