Almond clusters packed by robots

Robotic pick and place of chocolate-covered almond clusters is one of the highlights at Madison's Grand Avenue Chocolate.

Pat Reynolds

Nov 23, 2009

At Madison's Grand Avenue Chocolate in La Verne, CA, Thiele pick-and-place equipment puts thermoformed trays on parallel conveyor belts and two Quattro robots from Adept do the rest. Either 6-, 9-, or 12-cavity trays can be packed. Look for additional details in upcoming issues of Packaging World.

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