Items Tagged with 'robotics'

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The ongoing trend of robotics and automation in the packaging industry

November 7, 2019

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.

JLS showcases new sanitary open frame design at IPPE 2019

Industry News

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

Industry News

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

Industry News

September 11, 2018

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

November 2019

Check out the November 2019 issue of The National Provisioner, featuring our cover story on FoodMaven's mission to minimize food waste in the supply chain, the 2020 Consumer Trends Report, and much more.

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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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