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Insiders claim the take up of robotic technology in the food sector is set to steadily increase as processors are forced to seek further efficiency gains and demand could challenge that of the automotive industry within a decade. In this series, we examine why the sector has been slow to embrace the technology and forecast what future take up trends could be.
New packaging line engineering firm can make “immediate impact”, says company president
A new packaging line engineering firm can make an “immediate impact” on the market, according to the firm’s president and managing director.
Food packing remains strong for Adept
Adept has said food packing has continued to be one of the strongest markets for its robotic components, as part of its Q2 2013 results.
Cermex unveils robotic palletizing solution at Emballage
Cermex has introduced a robot palletizer which it claims offers fluidity, efficiency at the operator level and security in the cell.
Backing will enable us to reach untapped markets - Adept
Adept Technology has reached a deal to sell 14% of its business for $8m and said it believes it can tap into significant robotic automation markets.
Epson Robots introduces washdown robots
Epson Robots has unveiled a range of washdown robots for the automation of unwrapped food transportation lines.
Robot that uses sensors to debone chicken being tested by US researchers
Researchers from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) have developed a robot that can debone chicken and are trialing a first attempt to integrate all components into a single test to determine the yield of the cut this month.
Day Two: Relive Anuga FoodTec 2012 in pictures
Relive the best of the action from day two of the major processing and packaging show ongoing in Cologne, Germany this week.
Robotics or die: food manufacturers’ 10-year choice
UK food manufacturers have between just five to 10 years to adopt robotic technology or face terminal decline.
Advancing technology and lower costs could fuel meat sector uptake of robotics
Greater hygiene, improved consistency of operation and greater productivity are all key advantages to be realised from using robotics in meat processing and packaging, said the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL).
Robots establish themselves in beverage and dairy industries
In the third part of our special edition on robotics in the food industry we explore how robots are becoming a more common sight in the dairy and beverage sectors.
Robots still a nascent technology in confectionery processing
Robot-based product packaging and palletizing remain the areas for quick wins in the confectionery sector but robots, albeit in the leading EU based confectioners, are gradually taking on more tasks a step earlier at the processing stage.
Food sector set to embrace robotic technology - BARA
Take up of robotic technology in the food sector is set to steadily increase as processors are forced to seek further efficiency gains and demand could challenge that of the automotive industry within a decade, said the head of a leading trade body.
