robotics in food industry | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

ARTICLES

Automation solutions for the baking industry

Strategies for implementing automation and robotics for select operational processes help companies meet demand amidst a persistent labor shortage.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

September 27, 2021

As the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic descended upon America in early 2020, the American population began reacting to their new reality, and it was clear that snack and bakery production across the country would face a clear challenge. People were stocking up on supplies at an alarming rate, and the rush was on to keep grocery store shelves stocked.

Paxiom Group Z.Zag Robotic Palletizer

April 25, 2021

Paxiom Group's Z.Zag palletizing machine integrates with its Boxxer Case Erector and EZ Tape Case Sealer.

Robotic equipment brings efficiencies to bakeries, snack facilities

Romy Schafer

February 12, 2016

Robotic equipment is helping bakers and snack producers make their operations more efficient, productive and competitive, all for a healthier bottom line.

EVENTS

Industry Webinar

5/15/12

Webinar: New Productivity Trends using Robotics and Vision Technology for Packaging Applications

This 1-hour webinar with robotics expert Adil Shafi will cover basic robotic and machine vision technologies and conclude with a live, interactive Q&A session. Read More

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New Packaging Equipment: September 2021

New robotic technology is helping to streamline and improve bakery and snack operations in both primary and secondary packaging applications. Areas of innovation include end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), sanitation, and space optimization. Gripper technology also is advancing to handle delicate products such as soft bakery items.

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New Packaging Equipment: August 2020

The nature of snack and bakery operations poses challenges to manufacturers of robotics equipment. Space is an issue. Also, the equipment must be able to handle a wide range of products of different shapes and sizes at high speeds while not damaging the goods.