Amsterdam/Netherlands: Entries for the renowned Fi Europe Innovation awards are now open, and applications can be submitted online until 7 October. The majority of the awards are only open to Fi Europe exhibitors but, this year, a brand new category “Food Training & Education” has been added, which is open to non-exhibitors. The new “Food Training & Education Award” will acknowledge an association, organisation, or company that has made an outstanding contribution to … [Read more...] about Now open for entries: Fi Europe Innovation Awards with new category
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Yakasawa rolls out new plug-and-play cobots
The Motoman Robotics Division of Yakasawa America has announced the expansion of its HC-series portfolio. The HC10DTP and HC20DTP models are six-axis collaborative robots (cobots) that can be utilised in food material handling, assembly and packaging, to name a few. These tools allow for hand-guided programming, allowing users to direct teach points even without a pendant. The ISO standard tool flange and electrical connections enable a plug and play approach for easy deployment. Through … [Read more...] about Yakasawa rolls out new plug-and-play cobots
Higher demand of machine vision systems to be seen in F&B
The machine vision industry is projected to see positive growth in the next 3 years, according to analysis conducted by Frost & Sullivan. Market opportunities are driven by increasing demand for automation to boost operations and productivity, particularly in the food and beverage industry. The industry is estimated to reach $14.02 billion in revenue by 2025, up from $10.28 billion in 2020. Annual growth rate is expected to be at 6.4%, with the Asia-Pacific region being the largest and … [Read more...] about Higher demand of machine vision systems to be seen in F&B
