Food & Drink

Camera sensors key for robotic PET bottle inspection

Camera sensors key for robotic PET bottle inspection

Sewtec Automation, a market leader in bespoke automation for a wide range of industries, has developed an advanced inspection machine for PET bottles that relies on the high performance of Keyence camera sensors to deliver accurate and repeatable results in short cycle times. Sewtec Automation develops, designs, manufactures, installs and supports industrial automation systems worldwide. […]

By August 30, 2023 Read More →
Labour saving 3D vision solution for chocolates

Labour saving 3D vision solution for chocolates

Scorpion Vision has developed a sophisticated 3D stereo vision-based inspection solution that ensures perfect presentation for chocolate gifting trays. By performing with near 100% accuracy a task that is usually carried out by one or two humans, Scorpion’s system can help confectionery manufacturers and packers to combat unskilled labour shortages, whilst increasing line efficiency. This […]

By May 30, 2023 Read More →
3D vision enables robots to peel and core apples

3D vision enables robots to peel and core apples

Scorpion Vision is presenting a new application for its AI-powered 3D vision platform. The new 3D+AI solution will enable fresh produce processors to automate the peeling, coring and chopping of apples without impacting yield for the first time ever. Apple processing is an extremely labour-intensive task, but, until now, attempts at automation in this area […]

By March 14, 2023 Read More →
Robotic case packing system for pet food

Robotic case packing system for pet food

CKF has designed, installed and commissioned a new robotic case packing system for an international third party logistics company. Situated within one of the company’s many UK facilities, the new system is the latest robotic automated installation to be successfully completed on this site. This is the latest robotic system to have been delivered and […]

By February 21, 2023 Read More →
Vetipak enjoys the sweet taste of success

Vetipak enjoys the sweet taste of success

A packaging solution with robotics integrated control from Omron and B Electrical Engineering ensures scalable processes and high-quality contract manufacturing of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). With changing consumer needs and increasing labour scarcity, robotics technologies are a welcome addition to packaging processes. Product life cycles are getting shorter, and manufacturers are looking for more flexibility. […]

By February 17, 2023 Read More →
CME brings Stäubli HE Robots to FOODEX 2023

CME brings Stäubli HE Robots to FOODEX 2023

FOODEX 2023 will see Stäubli integrator CME, an award-winning British engineering business, showcase its HFPC 120, a precision, hygienic robotic food handling system, which incorporates the latest Stäubli HE range of robots. This cell is one of the few on the market designed specifically for orientating and placing meat products such as chicken portions, steaks […]

By January 18, 2023 Read More →
Robot delivers fully automated ‘coffee-to-go’ service

Robot delivers fully automated ‘coffee-to-go’ service

When MyAppCafé founder Michael Stille wanted to provide an automated barista service for customers, he found a solution in the RS005L robot from Kawasaki Robotics. Order your morning latte macchiato conveniently via app from the bus, quickly scan the QR code and let the robot barista serve it fresh – MyAppCafé makes it possible. The […]

By November 21, 2022 Read More →
Robots help revolutionise fresh fish supply chain

Robots help revolutionise fresh fish supply chain

Icelandic firm Samey Robotics has driven a revolution in the international supply chain for fresh fish, and at the heart of its tailored solutions is Fanuc’s M-410 series of industrial palletising robots. Specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke automation for the food processing industry, Samey Robotics has delivered over 150 projects across […]

By November 18, 2022 Read More →
Productivity boost for food manufacturers

Productivity boost for food manufacturers

Automating any processes in a production sequence can simplify operational challenges as well as increasing efficiency and quality. Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section has helped companies in different sectors of the food industry to realise these benefits by introducing robots to handle packaging and labelling. One of Yamaha’s customers in food production, an established brand […]

By November 17, 2022 Read More →
Proven automation tech can boost performance

Proven automation tech can boost performance

Peter Newman, director at Brillopak, explains that automation should not be feared and that proven industry technology combined with proper planning can prevent myriad issues, while delivering significant performance increases. Investment in automation in food packing is no longer a medium-term aspiration, it is now a short-term business imperative. And with an optimum combination of […]

By November 1, 2022 Read More →