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The future factory: a broader perspective on industry 4.0 By James Ridler For many, the future of food production lies purely in the latest technology, but there’s an increasing awareness that relying on a mix of old and new approaches is the way forward. For Siemens, simply parachuting the shiniest equipment and highest spec software into plants isn’t enough: the ‘future factory’ can only be realised through greater collaboration between food and drink manufacturers and machine builders. In ‘ Collaborating to Create the Future Factory for Food and Beverage Manufacturers’, the company finds ageing infrastructure and rising costs were assailing the industry even before Brexit and the pandemic became issues. ....