Deaton Engineering

Food, Beverage, and Dairy – Engineering & Automation

Engineered Solutions for Food, Beverage and Dairy Production

Food and beverage products have become more complex and expensive to produce while globalization and regulatory requirements continue to limit margins. To remain competitive, companies must find innovative ways to produce their products faster, at lower cost, and with minimal waste.

Not long ago, a capable maintenance group could design and maintain your process well enough to meet demand. New requirements and technology have made this model expensive at best. Today’s competitive environment requires a shift in design, selection, and deployment of process automation solutions.

Deaton Engineering can help in this transition. Our engineering services take you beyond the “trial and error” approach to addressing the source of production and process issues. We design, build, and manage projects — from a single piece of equipment to a major plant expansion.

Meeting Regulatory Expectations regarding Product Safety, Quality, and Production

Compliance Engineering (FDA, 3-A, USDA, & NSF)

Deaton Engineering’s mechanical, electrical, and software engineers are experienced with food and beverage regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, NSF, and EFSA) and process requirements (sanitary piping systems and clean-in-place systems). By evaluating your facilities and process systems, we can make recommendations for improvements in production management, recipe management, asset utilization, safety, and monitoring systems to help you evolve your process.

Process and Facility Engineering & Safety

Deaton Engineering can help you apply a risk-based approach to regulatory compliance, thereby containing costs and seizing new opportunities. At any point in the production cycle, Deaton Engineering can lead the compliance process by developing and executing strategies that satisfy federal regulations. Our experts will verify the system was installed correctly and functions as designed.

Manufacturing & Process Automation and Machine Design

Deaton Engineering designs fully automated systems and can incorporate industrial robots, automated process control systems, and in-line monitoring. We integrate off-the-shelf equipment into our designs to build equipment that evolves with your needs. We are experts at developing systems for in-line testing, security, and quality control. All of our equipment and processes are designed for quality.

Engineering & Design Services

  • Clean in place systems (CIP)
  • Steam in place systems (SIP)
  • Sterilization in place systems
  • Pasteurization and sterilization processes
  • Food, beverage, & dairy processing
  • Food, beverage, & dairy packaging
  • Food, beverage, & dairy manufacturing
  • Material handling systems
  • Plant operations
  • Food engineering
  • Cross contamination
  • Product handling and conveying equipment
  • Ice cream and water ice extrusion nozzle
    design & fabrication
  • Ergonomics, safety equipment
    & machine guarding
  • Retrofitting manufacturing equipment & lines
  • Industrial microwave systems
  • Sanitary, clean equipment design
  • 3-A, FDA, USDA and NSF standards
  • Process & utility piping
  • Plant & site layout
  • Process safety and risk management
  • Hazardous area classification
  • Factory acceptance testing (FAT)
  • Industrial robots
  • Process and manufacturing equipment list
  • Engineering services list
  • Process engineering services list
  • Facilities engineering services list
  • Validation engineering services list

FAQs:

What services does Deaton Engineering offer to the Food, Beverage, and Dairy industries in Texas?

Deaton Engineering provides comprehensive engineering solutions tailored to the Food, Beverage, and Dairy sectors, including:

  • Compliance Engineering: Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements such as FDA, USDA, NSF, and EFSA standards.
  • Process and Facility Engineering: Evaluating facilities and process systems to recommend improvements in production management, recipe management, asset utilization, safety, and monitoring systems.
  • Manufacturing & Process Automation: Designing fully automated systems incorporating industrial robots, automated process control systems, and in-line monitoring to enhance efficiency and quality.
How does Deaton Engineering ensure compliance with Texas-specific food and beverage regulations?

Deaton Engineering's team is well-versed in both federal and Texas state regulations governing food and beverage production. They ensure all projects comply with guidelines set forth by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), including adherence to state-specific statutes and federal laws adopted by reference.

Can Deaton Engineering assist with facility optimization and safety in Texas-based food and beverage plants?

Yes, Deaton Engineering offers support services for production and utility systems in FDA-approved facilities across Texas. Their engineers can design, improve, or support systems that run operations, including on-site construction management and start-up support, ensuring efficiency and safety standards compliance.

How does Deaton Engineering approach process automation for Texas food and beverage companies?

Deaton Engineering designs and builds individual equipment or complete manufacturing lines to automate and improve processes. They utilize GAMP-compliant designs to create turnkey solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, and suitable for GMP validation, catering to the specific needs of Texas food and beverage manufacturers.

How can Texas food and beverage companies initiate a project with Deaton Engineering?

Companies can contact Deaton Engineering through its website or by visiting its headquarters in Georgetown, Texas, a suburb of Austin, Texas. Deaton offers free consultations to discuss potential projects and provide estimates, facilitating collaboration with Texas-based food and beverage firms. Deaton provides engineering, design, automation, and validation services across Texas, including in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Houston, and San Antonio.