Articles Tagged with ''vision systems''

As automation has become increasingly sophisticated, reusable plastic packaging has evolved alongside it. Rather than viewing packaging simply as something that transports products from point A to point B, manufacturers can view it as an integral part of the automated system.

Some industry conversations fail to distinguish between genuine innovation and long-established automation, leaving plant and supply chain executives to make investment decisions without enough clarity to evaluate what they're actually buying.

This visual overview, featuring images and videos of robotics applications in the food industry, illustrates what is possible with modern vision systems, artificial intelligence and robotics in a range of applications — from agricultural harvesting to serving up RTE meals, smart palletization and carcass cutting.

In an industry where product quality increasingly determines competitive advantage, the ability to see what you're processing isn't a luxury — it's a fundamental requirement for profitable operation.

COMPASS identifies and removes stones, sticks, plastic, metal and extraneous vegetable matter, as well as discolored or damaged product and large ice or frozen agglomerates in IQF applications.

Designed to overcome barriers to deploying cooled thermal cameras in production environments, the A6450 combines long-life cooling, high-speed MWIR performance and automation-ready integration.

Designed to inspect fresh-cut product straight from the field, this belt-fed system combines high-performance foreign material detection and removal with gentle, hygienic product handling.

By transitioning from legacy single-technology systems to multi-layered inspection processes, manufacturers can minimize recalls, reduce waste and safeguard their brand. 

Upgrading older vision systems often means an upgrade in control systems as well to get the most out of inspection systems, which now employ AI to make snap quality judgments that humans can’t do time after time.

Califia’s V31 vision inspection system is equipped with three cameras for identification and removal of high caps, damaged caps, broken shrink bands and other closure issues.