Understanding these trends isn’t just about having a competitive edge — it’s about preparing for the transformation that AR will bring to manufacturing workflows.
Combining vertical reciprocating conveyors with automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots can serve as an efficient, safe and cost-effective solution for accessing taller racking, pick modules, mezzanines and multiple floor levels in warehouses or production environments.
FOOD ENGINEERING
Editors Derrick Teal and Alyse Thompson-Richards and Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Editor Kelley Rodriguez discuss the major trends affecting food manufacturing in 2024 and what they expect to see in 2025. They cover food safety, automation, sustainability, mergers & acquisitions, and more.
Knowing how to get started and where to integrate new systems is key to success, as is having a balanced approach that values human expertise alongside technological development.
Many manufacturers are implementing new advancements in automation technology, from artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twins to robotics. But automation depends on people to make the world a better place.
Fully automated by the Rizon 4 adaptive robot, the solution utilizes a combination of computer vision and force-control to identify and shape breaded fish fillets, so that consumers receive portions of a uniform size and shape.
Automation and robotics allow small manufacturers to compete, win more deals and solidify customer relationships as effectively as their larger competitors.