Items Tagged with 'robotics'

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Processing Tech

New take on protein processing technologies

Meat and poultry processors increasingly embrace plant automation to produce better quality products.

Richard Mitchell

December 26, 2019

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Protein processing technologies are becoming more sophisticated, proficient and attractive to meat and poultry plant operators.

Processing Tech

Vision system technology advances food safety and quality assurance

A view of a safer future

Elizabeth Fuhrman

December 20, 2019

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In addition to vision systems boosting food safety, processors are using vision systems for standard processing procedures such as monitoring label registration along with missed and faulty packaging to help with quality assurance.

Stäubli to demo range of robots designed for food usage in Booth No. B6851 at IPPE 2020

Industry News

December 17, 2019

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Humid Environment (HE) line of solutions leads the industry in the safe, hygienic processing of a wide range of food products, including meats.

JLS displays high payload product handling solution at IPPE 2020

Industry News

December 12, 2019

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New robotic handling system efficiently transports bulk product to boost production.

The ongoing trend of robotics and automation in the packaging industry

November 7, 2019

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In this video interview, Tom Egan of PMMI and Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief of The National Provisioner, discuss advancements in automation and robotics.

Processing Tech

Banking on better trimming, deboning

Elizabeth Fuhrman

October 28, 2019

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Sometimes the advantages of using automated and robotic trimming and deboning equipment are not about the technology and equipment in and of itself, but the engineering of the whole line that can aid in speed and other efficiencies along with food and worker safety.

Processing Tech

Driving automation

The need for labor provides the incentive for automation of unpleasant jobs, but worker acceptance remains an issue.

Megan Pellegrini

August 14, 2019

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Last fall, robotic cattle drivers were born out of a partnership with Cargill and Colorado State University's Temple Grandin, professor of animal science.

Update on the transition toward robotics, automation in meat and poultry plants

Episode 3 of The National Provisioner's video series on trends in the meat & poultry industry with Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI.

July 29, 2019

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In this video interview, Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI talks about the pressures on the meat and poultry processing industries that are forcing companies to invest in robotics and automation more often today.

Douglas’ new robotic metering reduces maintenance and improves simplicity

Industry News

April 29, 2019

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A single robotic arm uses Rockwell controls and replaces linear motors from the previous metering design.

Soft Robotics introduces mGrip

Industry News

February 5, 2019

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mGrip is an on-demand, modular gripping system that brings robotic grasping solutions to picking challenges that couldn’t previously be automated.

January 2020

Check out the January 2020 issue of The National Provisioner, featuring our cover story on Omaha Steaks, the 2020 Poultry Report, formulation of meat snacks, and much more.

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Independent Processor

December 2019

Check out the December 2019 issue of Independent Processor, featuring our cover story on the family-run Dayton Meat Products, an exciting culinary trend showcased at CAB's annual conference, and much more.

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