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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.

JLS showcases new sanitary open frame design at IPPE 2019

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January 25, 2019

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New design helps meet stringent requirements of NAMI.

Brenton brings affordable robotic palletizing to small- and medium-sized food and manufacturing operations

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October 12, 2018

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The new RPX Series of configurable robotic palletizing cells makes the switch from manual to automated palletizing fast and economical.

Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI and Andy Hanacek of The National Provisioner

Automation and robotics in meat and poultry processing

Episode 1 of The National Provisioner's video series on trends in the meat & poultry industry with Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI.

September 17, 2018

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In this video interview, Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI discusses the use of automation and robotics and in meat and poultry processing, including developments PMMI has seen in the last year and the transition to a digital setup.

Frontmatec enters into partnership with AIRA

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September 11, 2018

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AIRA is a highly reputable Spanish company offering advanced robotic solutions to the meat industry.

Stäubli Group strengthens its robotics portfolio with the acquisition of WFT GmbH & Co. KG

Industry News

September 7, 2018

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WFT has been a specialist in the construction of special purpose machines and mobile platforms for two decades.

Compact modular pick & place cell for end-of line packaging

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June 21, 2018

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Paxiom Group's compact robotic pick and place cell that can incorporated into virtually any existing end-of-line packing process.

October 2019

Check out the October 2019 issue of The National Provisioner, featuring our cover story on the partnership between Coleman Natural Foods and Budweiser, along with our annual State of the Industry Report on various sectors of the meat and poultry industry.

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Independent Processor

October 2019

Check out the October 2019 issue of Independent Processor, featuring our cover story on Patak Meat Products, the continuing growth of the meat snacks market, and much more.

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