Automation in the food industry is the strategic integration of technologies into many processes. Food manufacturers can streamline and optimize their processes with visual servo robotics, automate guid vehicles (AGVs), delta robots and advance inspection systems that help ensure strict safety standards are met food and quality, reduce labor costs and meet ever-changing demands.
Modern food production factories are currently face with a complex problem. They must mass-produce high-quality products while controlling costs. Fortunately, automation can enable these businesses to achieve these goals and adapt as the industry changes. Food manufacturers can integrate automate equipment into their factories for primary packaging, secondary packaging (crates and pallets), as well as robotic handling in shipping. Virtually all stages of food packaging can currently be improve through automation.
IMPROVING SANITATION WITH AUTOMATION
Automation will continue to transform the processes of manufacturers in the food and beverage industry, throughout their supply chain and right to their customers’ doors. To keep promises made to their customers, companies must be agile and efficient, and meet security standards. The integration of automate equipment in critical production areas improves quality, efficiency, ergonomics and hygiene.
BENEFITS OF AUTOMATE FOOD PACKAGING PROCESSES
FMCG manufacturers need precise and “repeatable” packaging processes. Unit packaging with very high cycle times can be problematic, but companies that use robotics in their packaging lines can increase production, efficiency and quality. From handling raw products to primary or secondary packaging, including palletizing, robotics has shown that it provides a significant return on investment.
Companies have successfully deploye delta or six-axis robots and advance sensors that support handling, sealing, packaging and palletizing with a small footprint. Visual servo robotics are ideal for quickly and efficiently performing repetitive tasks such as handling bottles, picking from bins and loading trays. The boom in e-commerce has stimulate demand for packaging of all types; the complexity of the packaging continues to increase. Robotic systems are flexible and the line can be reconfigure at the computer according to your needs. The opportunities to use robotic systems for food packaging are increasing every year. In the food industry, quality requirements,speed and cost efficiency are important. Automation is now more than just a benefit: it is a necessity today.
WHY CHOOSE Industrad AUTOMATION
It was an honor for Industrad Automation to collaborate with another client in the fight against COVID-19. After hearing about our collaboration with General Motors on their mask production line, Hershey asked us to make them a mask production line as well. We were able to use the same concept which made it possible to speed up the implementation.
Whether it is for making pies, sorting fruit, packaging perishable foodstuffs or others, we have the right solution. Our experience allows us to provide the equipment, facilities, skills and products necessary to ensure that our customers follow good manufacturing practices, protect consumers and provide superior products. Our areas of expertise in food packaging and processing include high pressure, high temperature and caustic cleaning and disinfection applications.
We comply with hygiene requirements, control environmental conditions to prevent cross-contamination and create a validation process . That ensures consistency and compliance with specifications. The improved traceability we provide allows for better control of batches and recall procedures.