Issue 14 · Nov 2–8, 2026Agent Age News magazine · Other editions · Method · HU / ENG

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automation · United States

PepsiCo tests its factories in software before ordering steel

Aug 11, 2026 · Issue 2 · 1 source, 1 article

PepsiCo is building a digital twin of a plant before spending on a real expansion. AI thus tests layouts and problems before the investment is made.

Who is affected and how

plant manager
Virtual layout testing before expansion can reduce investment risk.
engineer
Layouts can be tested with AI before physical rebuilding begins.

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