Automation has become a “must”
Marel continues to develop systems and robots for automating the slaughtering process. The latest development is the M-Line, which is a new generation of hog kill floor automation using articulating arm robots.
The latest techniques in 3D scanning are integrated into the M-Line robots, and ensure a high cutting accuracy. The carcasses are scanned several times with the data converted to a precise movement of the robot and the robotic tools. This action is 100% synchronized with the transport of the carcasses.
The majority of the M-Line robots are equipped with the patented “TwinTool” concept, which results in increased shelf life of the final pork product. In the “TwinTool” concept, each robot has a double-acting tool, meaning that when one tool is in operation, the second tool is being sterilized.
Today M-Line robots are found in several slaughter facilities throughout the world and with more added continuously as the benefits are realized.
Proven benefits of the M-Line automation program are:
- Reduction of labor in the slaughtering process
- Reduction of mistakes causing fecal and/or bile contamination
- Yield increase
- Improved shelf life of fresh chilled pork products