Discover how automation and robotics enhance safety and address labor issues in the meat processing industry in this report originally from National Provisioner. Read more on the benefits emphasized by Grote.
A recent National Provisioner Automation & Robotics report includes insights and anticipations of robotics and automation in the meat processing industry. Processors and suppliers are keen to improve food and worker safety, while addressing labor availability issues, by embracing automation.
“Automation systems mesh well with processors' efforts to maximize efficiency and improve the bottom line,” said Danny Friend, Lifecycle Leader at Grote. He said uptime is a draw for automation systems.
Friend said that humans will always be necessary in a processing environment. Still, he observed the clear benefits of automation systems. “With the continued advancement of robotics and AI technologies, many opportunities exist to streamline and enhance reliability in food production environments,” he said. “We believe this trend will yield positive returns on investment, making it an excellent business solution now and in the future.”
Read the full National Provisioner report from several suppliers, including Grote and our brand PFI.
Grote Company’s robotic solutions include sandwich assembly automation and other food pick and place applications.