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Optimizing inspection for meat processors

The state of robotics and automation.

February 24, 2017

Meat and poultry processors are seeking ways to address common industry challenges and trends by leveraging cutting-edge advancements in automation and inspection technologies.

U.S. meatpacking plants still depend on worker skills for cutting, deboning and trimming.

Processing Tech

Automation in meatpacking plants: Manual transition

Cutting, deboning and trimming techniques mainly rely on worker skill, but automation is catching up, particularly in non-beef species.

Megan Pellegrini

October 3, 2016

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While the meat processing system relies heavily on worker skill, meat and poultry processors are looking at automation to help eliminate repetitive worker motions and reduce work-related injuries.

Harpak-ULMA introduces new Product Manager of Automation

Industry News

September 6, 2016

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The new Product Manager of Automation will be responsible for developing solutions for customers’ automation needs beginning from conception through the sale and implementation.

AP to introduce VariFlame Variable Rate Heater for improved pork production management

Industry News

May 26, 2016

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Advanced heater offers industry-first features for enhanced performance.

Dorner appoints new Industry Manager to better support automation industries

Industry News

April 13, 2016

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Clinton Anderson has been appointed Industry Manager – Assembly Automation for Dorner Mfg. Corp.

Modules for the Smart Meat Factory

Industry News

March 16, 2016

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The term Industry 4.0 has reached the meat industry. At the IFFA 2016, the CSB group of companies presents software, image processing and automation solutions for the production work of the future.

Plants with fixed automation systems can increase yields by at least 2 percent to 3 percent over workers

Robotics and automation in meat and poultry plants

Robotics are on course to be mainstays in meat and poultry plants as the technologies become more dynamic and cost effective.

Richard Mitchell

February 12, 2016

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The drive for optimal productivity is making automation increasingly important, and newer robotic technologies are among the machines set to play larger roles in meat and poultry plant operations.

Case-packing veteran joins JLS

Industry News

January 5, 2016

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New advancements in line efficiency, design

December 17, 2015

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In this video, Butterball’s Corporate Project Manager Matt Giroux discusses line efficiency, technological advancements of line design, automation of lines and robotics on packaging lines.

Automation essential to sustainable success, says TOMRA Sorting Food

Industry News

November 25, 2015

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The leading food sorting machines manufacturer believes that these improvements are not only necessary to boost yield, but also inevitable as automation and robotics continue to evolve.