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EQUIPMENT
" One of the trends we are seeing is an absolute emphasis
on uptime, " he said. " Customers have all of this investment
in producing milk, and if the packaging line goes down, all of
that investment is at risk. "
Advancements in automaton in the palletizing space has
addressed this worry.
" Our customers are creating pallets of cheese or yogurt
or milk or whatever, and it all needs to be properly labeled,
and we are labeling at the primary package level, case
level and pallet level, " Wiersma said. " Labeling at speed is
essential. Therefore, the automation in the palletizing area
is huge. "
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES
There are some challenges dairy processors face in automating
end-of-line packaging processes, but recent technological
developments are addressing these issues.
" The cost of automated end-of-line packaging equipment
can be a challenge, " Sinicrope said. " There are a range of
equipment options, from semi-automatic machines that
provide an affordable upgrade from manual operation to
fully integrated systems. Smart machines minimize labor,
increase efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. They
provide real-time production data, enabling dairy processors
to document and evaluate their production advances. "
In palletizing, software advances make it possible
to customize product loads for multiple channels. After
all, intuitive pallet builder software enables setup and
Robot packers offer flexibility
to run a range of package styles,
with efficient changeover, and
future-facing automation. "
Bryan Sinicrope, A-B-C Packaging
modification of layer configurations at the palletizer control
panel.
Khachatryan noted that the integration of smart
technologies, such as sensors and IoT devices, allows for
real-time monitoring of packaging integrity and product
freshness.
" This technology can help reduce spoilage rates, which
currently average around 5% in the dairy industry, leading to
cost savings and improved product quality, " he said.
IPM is seeing more customers looking to integrate AI in
their packaging line to monitor performance and waste.
" Contemporary AI technology allows us to collect the
data, distribute to the plant and our customers have the tools
they need to respond, " Wiersma said. " They see AI as being
increasingly competitive. "
Robotics are also playing a major role in automation at
the end-of-line packaging stage.
" Robot packers offer flexibility to run a range of
package styles, with efficient changeover, and future-facing
automation, " Sinicrope said.
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