FOOD AUTOMATION MARKET ANALYSIS

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Global Food Automation Market: Key Developments

• In October 2019, Picnic, an innovator of food production technology and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) solutions launched first automated pizza assembly platform using robotics-as-a-service. The platform Enables high-volume, consistent, customizable pizzas and access to operational back-end data for food service providers
• In August 2019, GEA announced a launch of the redesigned high-speed vertical packaging machine GEA SmartPacker TwinTube. The entire machine has been redesigned as a future-proof modular system with increased functional efficiency promoting higher operational uptime and ease of use.
• In October 2018, ABB launched a new Food & beverage (F&B) assessment portfolio aimed at helping F&B manufacturers improve processes and reduce production costs by giving them a better understanding of their plant, from power to automation to digital readiness.
• In August 2018, Schneider Electric develops new end-to-end traceability tool for food and beverage supply chains. Combining its knowledge of the food and beverage market with the expertise of Microsoft, its partner in blockchain technology, the firm’s latest traceability application will be able to monitor products across an entire supply chain.
• In May 2016, Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduced RV-F Series 6-axis robots in 35, 50 and 70 kg payloads. These new robots extend the Mitsubishi Electric RV-F Series product line to address applications that require higher payloads and longer reaches, including CNC machine tending, large material handling and assembly applications.