Automation

On the Show Floor

Smart Robotics for Challenging Food Industry Applications

Soft Robotics’ Harley Green on optimized, high speed packing for tough products like fresh meats and produce.

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The food industry has special challenges in automation. Products are delicate, inconsistent in form and size and equipment must endure regular washdown and disinfection procedures. At Automate 2023, Soft Robotics demonstrated a packaging cell for poultry that combines AI with the speed of a delta robot for repeatable performance despite variations in the product’s size and shape. Harley Green, Soft Robotics vice president of strategic account, demonstrates the system to Jim Anderton.

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.