Automation in the Food Industry

By automating production processes in the food industry, we can achieve higher production, better quality, safety, and reduced production costs. Robotics ensures faster execution of individual tasks with consistent quality. It reduces the risk of injury caused by human error. Another benefit is an increased hygienic standard in food production, as no human contact is involved.

Norms and Standards for Automation in the Food Industry

Norms and standards in the food industry impose high demands on production lines, individual machines, and their overall construction. All surfaces are adapted for contact with food. There must be no leakage of harmful substances, and materials used must comply with standardized hygiene standards. The electrical components of machines are enclosed according to IP67 or IP69K standards, making regular cleaning easier. Metal parts are made of stainless steel to prevent corrosion when in contact with water. In cold storage operations, a higher range of thermal values must be considered. For industrial automation in the food industry, single-purpose machines to complex machines are used, as well as production lines. Transport between individual production processes can be provided by conveyors of various types. Production lines and machines also include machine vision for robot guidance, quality control, or barcode scanning. Measuring systems are also used to ensure precise food portioning. To speed up logistics and the stacking of packaged food, robotic palletizing can be beneficial.