3D Vision Guided Robots Drive Food Processing Industry Growth
Recent years have highlighted the importance of automation technologies in food processing. First, COVID-19 disrupted the industry and its workforce. Fast forward to October 2022, when food inflation reached its highest level over a 12-month period since 1979, shining a bright light on the need to expand the food and agricultural workforce.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the largest number of job increases in September 2022 came in accommodation and food services (215,000). BLS figures also show 103,000 total separations — including quits, layoffs, and discharges — in September, highlighting the struggle that food processing companies have had in retaining workers.
Learn more how 3Vision-guided robotic applications leverage 2D and 3D cameras as an enabling technology in the food industry by downloading our latest white paper.
Robot Advancements Drive Efficiency, Productivity in Protein Processing
Food manufacturers have weathered unprecedented challenges over the past two years, exacerbated in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic. Production disruptions from lockdown mandates early in the pandemic soon gave way to labor shortages and supply chain issues that still linger today.
Read on to learn more about automation technologies and how they break down barriers so you can reap the benefits.
5 Reasons to Automate your Bakery Operations with Soft Robotics
There’s no question that automating your operations allows you to ensure production quality and increase throughput. The overall adoption of robotics—especially in the bakery industry—has been increasing. According to a recent report from The American Bakers Association, the baking industry is a dynamic part of the U.S. economy, accounting for nearly $425 billion in total economic output. Imagine the significant increase in production output we would see if the majority of commercial bakeries integrate robotic automation in their businesses.
Read on to learn the five key reasons you should automate your bakery operations.
Food Safety for the Bakery Industry
Food safety is a critical factor for the food and beverage industry. Whether you are a food producer or packager, you not only need to manufacture product quickly while maintaining quality, but you need to ensure that your product is safe for consumption. So how do you optimize your current automation setup for success?
- General and regulations you don’t want to forget
- Specific requirements to the bakery industry
- Technology to help future-proof your applications
Download our white paper to find out the best ways to automate your bakery operations.
Food Safety Market Brief
In truth, not all automation solutions are suitable for meeting the unique needs of the food processing and handling industry. This white paper examines the challenges and opportunities in applying robots in food processing and packaging environments. It discusses:
- Labor shortages and other drivers behind the appetite for more automation in food processing and handling
- The cost and impact of food recalls
- A summary of the key regulations
Why all end-of-arm tools (EOATs) are not created equally - Key questions to ask when evaluating an EOAT solution to ensure that it will meet the requirements of your application
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Top 10 Questions to Ask When Choosing an EOAT Checklist Form
Without the proper end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), robotics adds little value to a production process. In fact, choosing the wrong EOAT can increase downtime and drive down productivity. So how do you choose the right end-of-arm tool and set yourself up for success?
Download our white paper to learn the top 10 considerations to keep in mind when selecting an EOAT, including:
- Considering sanitation requirements
- How adaptable is the tool?
- Meeting speed and quantity demands