robotics
Investment in robotics & automation technology proves profitable for food manufacturing
CKF Systems, a robotics and automation solutions provider, has achieved its second-best trading year with £7.98 million of orders in 2021.
Agr International introduces Gawis 4D measurement system with robotic handling
Gawis 4D configured with the company’s AF robotic handling system provides a means to maximize laboratory throughput while achieving the highest measurement precision for preforms and bottles.
Food Tech Innovation Awards 2021 winners announced
The Food Tech Innovation Awards 2021 were presented at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao (Spain) in the context of the Food4Future innovation event.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
More speakers added to Robotics and Automation session at FPC Future
FPC, the UK’s fresh produce trade association, has announced more speakers at one of its conference sessions on Robotics and Automation in horticulture, at its FPC Future event in November 2021.
Yaskawa expands range of industrial robots
Motion control and robotics specialist Yaskawa is introducing its new MOTOMAN GP4 6-axis small industrial robot.
RMGroup becomes the UK’s first certified robot integrator
RMGroup UK (Rees Machinery Group) has become the first integrator in the UK to be accredited under the RIA/BARA Robot Integrators’ Certification Scheme.
Smart automation heralds a new era in mushroom growing
A new generation of mushroom production facilities has been developed by Panbo Systems, using J2 Innovations’ FIN Framework.
Welsh food and drink packaging industry set for boost with new funding
The Welsh government has awarded £2m to the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to develop a Food and Drink Packaging Sustainability Centre.
Land Robots announces AI robot project in support of UK’s wine industry
Land Robots believe that robots will play an increasingly important role in all areas of farming and horticulture as they become ever more skillful and cost effective.
A glimpse of the future
In recent months, demand on the food system means we’ve eaten our way through more fresh produce, shelf-stable products and health-added ingredients.
Universal Robots
Universal Robots is devoted to bringing safe, affordable, and easy-to-use collaborative robots to businesses of all sizes.
Utilising robotics in the brewing industry
ABB’s Food and Beverage division is exploring the application of robotics in a brewery setting.
Coca-Cola explores robot delivery service
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is piloting robotic technology to deliver its products at Alton Towers Resort in the UK, as part of its Ventures innovation investment fund.
Vodafone demonstrates how 5G will benefit the industry
Vodafone switched on its 5G network in seven cities across the UK this week, at a launch event which demonstrated how the technology could be used in food production.