State-of-the-art production robots are, to say the least, extremely capable. Every step of the process is performed with great speed and consistent, high-level precision – sometimes for hours and days on end. The secret behind outstanding mechanical performance lies in image processing systems that transmit essential product data to packaging robots, ensuring the highest quality of the packaged products.
Jackson, Michigan-based technology specialist LeMatic has been tackling challenging automation projects in industrial baking. These custom robotic solutions are designed to meet unique production demands, often involving high-speed operations, delicate product handling, and seamless
integration with existing systems.
Rademaker designed its robotic solutions to become one with the line and aid processing at various stages, from depositing various materials or entire products to product shaping and sorting. The point-of-contact tools, designed in-house, specifically address each material they need to handle.
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are the next big step – on wheels – to intelligent handling automation. They move equipment safely and reliably, while ensuring the complete traceability of their deliveries with shareable diaries.
Inviting with their diverse iterations, biscuits are, nevertheless, a delicate business to master. Following careful preparation, the fragile products are thoroughly inspected so that they may begin their journey to the consumer in great condition, and remain that way until snack time. The competition for attention matches their diversity, which is, at the same time, their unique selling point.
Viennoiserie and puff pastries enjoy unwavering commitment from consumers. Along with the enthusiasm around all things patisserie, expectations are also rising.
For industrial production, pizza lines are made to welcome any variations required. Accurate processes are a must for these flexible lines.
Royal Smilde is known for its rich diversity of sweet and savory baked creations. Either sold under its own labels, through collaborations, or as private labels, the products made by the Dutch bakery are in growing demand worldwide. A very flexible production line helped them increase production volumes, built by AMF Bakery Systems (Tromp). Particular care was given to automating apple turnover production, namely – dough folding into a triangle.
Every gram counts. This is especially true when raw materials become more expensive or even scarce. VEMAG takes weight accuracy very seriously with its portioning technology. The machine manufacturer also sets the bar high in terms of product quality and flexibility.
Scoring is a process that requires skill and shows the baker’s experience when done manually. Alternatively, as labor is becoming harder to find (and then keep), robots can efficiently take over the task; they will never need to stop and will perform constantly over time.
WP-Haton concentrates on making up doughs by classical methods using dough dividers, rounders, long rollers and proofers. The focus is on excellence and flexibility.
Agriflex s.r.l. is specialized in powder and liquid raw materials handling for the food industry. The solutions range from dry materials silos to sourdough production systems. Its patents include the innovative in line flour cooling system.
