2019 Manufacturing Innovation Award: Just Born
By installing integrated delta robots with end-effector tooling that can grip and package its single PEEPS Chicks marshmallow treats without damaging the delicate product, Just Born was able to automate its previously hand-packed PEEPS Chicks operation. A robotic pick-and-place system with finger-like grippers gently picks up the tender PEEPS and places them into carton packaging. Randall Copeland, Just Born’s senior vice president of operations/supply chain, discusses the award-winning project.
Jul 15, 2019
Special Report: Essential tools for effective sanitation
Today’s food processors are faced with an ongoing labor shortage and pressure to increase production to meet market demands. That means less downtime for cleaning while adhering to strict food safety guidelines. How can a manufacturer overcome these hurdles to stay profitable?
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