Food & Beverage Automation and Control System Support

Recipe Management, SCADA Integration, and Process Optimization

Atlas OT helps deliver OT Solutions for Food Industry and beverage manufacturers increase throughput, improve quality, and reduce waste with tailored industrial automation solutions. From batching and mixing to packaging and environmental controls, we integrate PLC, SCADA, and OT networks that scale with production—and don’t lock you into proprietary platforms.

Whether you're expanding a high-speed bakery, optimizing a bottling line, processing diary, meats or other packaged foods - we help you build smarter, more flexible operations.

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Why Operational Technology (OT) Matters in Food Processing

Operational Technology (OT) in the food industry refers to systems that control physical processes such as mixing, cooking, cooling, filling, and packaging. Unlike IT, which focuses on data, OT ensures that your production lines work reliably, safely, and in compliance with food safety regulations.

Our OT solutions bridge the gap between shop-floor machinery and enterprise systems, creating smarter plants with enhanced visibility, control, and responsiveness.

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Industrial Automation for Food Processing

We provide end-to-end industrial automation for food processing, covering control, visualization, monitoring, and optimization across all operations.

Core Capabilities:

Automated mixing, blending, and batching

Temperature, humidity, and time-based control

Conveying and packaging automation

Integrated recipe and production management

Fault detection and auto-corrective logic

Using PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors, we help manufacturers run safe, repeatable, and optimized production lines.

Control System Integration for Food Processing

We specialize in seamless control system integration for food processing

Integration Includes:

PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, etc.)

SCADA and MES platforms

Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, PROFINET)

Recipe management systems

Quality and lab data systems (LIMS)

By eliminating data silos and unifying control logic, we help reduce downtime, enhance visibility, and improve production coordination.

Food Safety Compliance Automation

Our systems are built to enforce HACCP, FDA, USDA, GFSI, and FSMA requirements at every level of production.

Key Features:

Temperature, pH, and contamination monitoring

Clean-in-place (CIP) cycle validation

Traceability from raw material to final product

Electronic batch records (EBR) and digital logs

Audit trail and real-time alerts for non-compliance

We help reduce the manual burden of compliance by digitizing controls and documentation, ensuring you're always ready for inspections.

SCADA for Food Production

We design, implement, and support SCADA for food production to give operators real-time visibility, control, and traceability across the entire plant floor.

SCADA Features:

Real-time dashboards for critical processes

Custom HMI views by product, zone, or line

Alarm handling and fault diagnostics

Batch tracking and event logging

Trend analysis and performance reporting

Our SCADA platforms can scale from a single production line to multiple sites with centralized management and cybersecurity protections in place.

Cross - Industry Experience

Bakeries, Desserts and Confectionery

Manage ingredient dosing, dough mixing, baking, and packaging with integrated controls for high-output and recipe consistency.

Dairy, Cheese and Milk Production

Automate pasteurization, fermentation, and clean-in-place (CIP) processes for consistent quality, compliance, and efficient fluid handling operations.

Brewery, Distillery and Kombucha

Optimize fermentation, temperature control, and bottling with real-time data acquisition and automated batch process management systems.

Meat and Poultry Processing

Enhance hygiene, chilling, and conveyor automation with precise control systems to ensure food safety and optimize production workflows.

Bottled Water & Beverage Plants

Streamline bottling, mixing, and filtration with SCADA-driven monitoring, reducing contamination risks and improving filling line efficiency.

Nutraceuticals and Food Supplements

Ensure precision in blending, encapsulation, and packaging with GMP-compliant automation and complete traceability of every production batch.

Why Atlas OT Solutions for Food Industry?

Atlas OT's staff have integrated some of the largest bakery and brewing operations in the United States. From integrating European and Asian equipment into one seamless system, to deploying Batch Recipe Management Systems for food production - you can count on our team to deploy, document, and train your staff to optimize your production.

Real-Time Control Visibility with SCADA

Custom control solutions to integrate all of your production equipment - mixers, formers, ovens, conveyors, packaging and more with real-time status. Get system alerts before product begins to hit the floor.

Scalable Architecture

We engineer a future-ready solution that combines industrial automation for food processing, safety compliance automation, and SCADA for food production into one secure, scalable platform.

Seamless Control System Integration

We unify your PLCs, SCADA platforms, HMIs, and batch systems into a single, reliable ecosystem. Whether you’re retrofitting legacy machines or building a new plant, our team ensures flawless integration.

Cybersecurity for Food Production

We adhere to ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity best practices in every project. Keep your facilities Operational Technology secure yet accessible for critical staff and integrated systems like ERP, MES and business finance.

Health Compliance and Audit Systems

Our food safety compliance automation ensures your critical control points (CCPs), cleaning cycles, clean in place (CIP) and batch records are digitally enforced and audit-ready. Intgreate to your ERP.

Support and Optimization

Our team provides on site and remote support to keep you beverage and food production systems online and optimized. System updates, advanced process control for batching systems and system security.

Control Systems for Food Production

Atlas OT is a brand-agnostic master system integrator - we integrate all platforms into your one system for full control and visibility into your food production systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What role does control system integration play in food processing?

Control system integration for food processing ensures that all equipment such as mixers, conveyors, ovens, and packaging machines work in harmony. By integrating PLCs, HMIs, and sensors with enterprise software, producers gain centralized control, improve plant efficiency, and reduce downtime.

How does SCADA improve food production operations?

SCADA for food production provides real-time visibility and centralized monitoring of production lines. It allows operators to track KPIs, respond quickly to faults, manage alarms, and generate compliance reports. SCADA systems enhance decision-making, boost uptime, and increase operational transparency.

Do your systems comply with food safety and regulatory requirements?

Yes. Our control systems are designed to support FSMA, GFSI, USDA, and FDA compliance, including full audit trails, batch records, and digital change logs. We use industrial-grade, washdown-rated panels (NEMA 4X, UL508A) and design control strategies that align with clean-in-place (CIP), allergen control, and traceability requirements.

OT systems capture data at every stage of production ingredient intake, mixing, cooking, packaging allowing full traceability of each batch. Automated batch control ensures recipe consistency, simplifies audits, and enhances food safety protocols.

What types of SCADA systems work best in food and beverage manufacturing?

Modern SCADA platforms like Ignition, FactoryTalk View, and Wonderware System Platform are ideal for food and beverage operations. These platforms support remote access, batch reporting, alarm management, and ERP/MES integration—all essential for quality control and traceability. Atlas OT selects platforms based on your plant’s specific needs, IT standards, and growth plans.

How does Atlas OT approach operational technology cyber security?

Security isn’t an afterthought. We implemented best practices in network segmentation, endpoint hardening, secure PLC configuration, and DMZ architecture from day one.

AtlasOT automation aligns with leading cybersecurity standards to ensure your operations remain secure and compliant:

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) – A comprehensive, risk-based approach to managing cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.

IEC 62443 – International standard specifically developed for securing industrial automation and control systems (IACS).

ISA/IEC 99 – Guidelines for defining zones and conduits and assigning security levels across your architecture.

Can existing food processing facilities be upgraded with OT solutions?

Yes. We specialize in retrofitting legacy systems with modern OT technologies, including industrial automation, SCADA platforms, and system integration. Our team ensures minimal disruption and maximum return on investment during the upgrade process.

How do OT systems support preventive and predictive maintenance?

OT solutions collect real-time equipment performance data, which can be used to detect wear, inefficiencies, or early signs of failure. Predictive analytics, driven by sensors and SCADA systems, help schedule maintenance before breakdowns occur, reducing costly downtime and extending equipment life.

What is batching system automation in food manufacturing?

Batching system automation refers to the use of PLCs and SCADA software to control ingredient dosing, mixing, and sequence timing in a repeatable, traceable manner. Automated batching reduces operator error, ensures consistency across product runs, and enables real-time monitoring of ingredients, waste, and cycle times. Atlas OT develops custom, open-architecture batching systems tailored to each facility’s production flow and recipe library.

How can automation reduce waste in food processing?

Automation improves accuracy, repeatability, and coordination across equipment—reducing overfill, underbake, and manual intervention errors. For example, Atlas OT’s clients have cut ingredient and packaging waste by over 30% by synchronizing conveyors, ovens, and filling systems with real-time feedback and alarms that notify operators before quality is compromised.

Food & Beverage Automation and Control System Support

Recipe Management, SCADA Integration, and Process Optimization