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Trends in robotics for the packaging line

Here are some of the latest trends in robotics for packaging.

1. Sanitary design. Certain robots have recently been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) specifically for handling meat and poultry products. As meat and poultry processing is a messy business, these robots are now being built with sophisticated coatings, seals, and parts to withstand all the substances involved. Many improvements were made to pass the strict hygiene requirements, including the use of food-grade grease, manipulators engineered to be completely clean and smooth, hollow arms to keep all cabling and wiring protected, and joints constructed without crevices where mold or bacteria can build up. These attributes will also be important in complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act.

2. Flexibility due to more powerful controls. Today’s robots use more powerful controllers that interface more easily to other equipment on your line. With this added power comes the ability to better respond to variations in packing and palletizing patterns demanded by different retailer customers.

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