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Robotics Solutions for All Food Processing Jobs and Seasons

Robots and cobots, with the help of some clever programming and AI, can take on most any job anytime, anywhere.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
July 27, 2026

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.


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Austria-based Revo Foods’ 3D printed salmon fillet made from alternative proteins on a bed of rice on a white plate.

Additive Manufacturing: Roles for 3D Printing and Robotics in Food Production

3D printing, while serving roles in package design, tools and spare parts, is finding applications for creating unique foods that aren’t practical for conventional methods.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
April 28, 2026

Additive manufacturing can describe two technologies in food production — the more commonly known is 3D printing, which has been borrowed from 3D tool and parts making, but robotic work cells can also fit the definition of additive manufacturing.


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Supplier News

IFS and Boston Dynamics Collaborate to Enhance Field Operations

November 19, 2025

IFS, provider of industrial AI software, and Boston Dynamics, a leader in mobile robotics, are collaborating to transform how asset-intensive organizations manage and optimize their field operations.


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Supplier News

Chang Robotics, OTTO by Rockwell Automation Collaborate to Advance Automation in Manufacturing

November 12, 2025

This collaboration combines Chang Robotics’ expertise in deploying large-scale, complex robotic systems with OTTO’s AMR technology to deliver integrated solutions that enhance productivity, flexibility and efficiency.


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Supplier News

Rockwell Automation Begins AMR Production in Wisconsin

November 5, 2025

The new, 25,000-sq.-ft. OTTO production space at the Milwaukee campus is now assembling the OTTO 600 and OTTO 1200 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).


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Chef Robotics JBT Marel Proseal
Packaging Machinery

Chef Robotics, JBT Marel Partner to Automate RTE Meal Assembly

September 28, 2025

The joint solution combines Chef's AI focus and flexibility with Proseal's tray sealing machines and packaging solutions to provide food manufacturers with an end-to-end solution for their meal assembly and packaging needs.


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Palletizing with robotics

Finding the Right Applications for Cobot and Robot Technology

Food manufacturers are increasingly turning to cobots and robots to alleviate labor shortages, increase efficiency and manage tight operational footprints.
Grant Gerke
Grant Gerke
March 24, 2025

Food manufacturers are increasingly turning to cobots and robots to alleviate labor shortages, increase efficiency and manage tight operational footprints.


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Autonomous Robot Transportation
Material Handling

How Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors Boost Efficiency of Mobile Robots

Chuck Cobb_PFlow
Chuck Cobb
Dan Hext_PFlow
Dan Hext
January 30, 2025

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.


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Sponsored Content

Build Your Case for Robotic Automation

January 1, 2025

Are you considering a project that could benefit from cobot automation?


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Cobots

Cobots at Home on the Plant Floor

Cobots—mobile or stationary—can fit in easily, make your facility more productive and give your employees a new lease on life.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
November 21, 2024

Cobots can work safely among people and relieve them of the drudge work nobody wants to do—like cartoning and palletizing.


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