Automation Canada - Robotic Integration Issue - 3

TALKING ROBOTIC SOLUTIONS FOR THE FOOD &
BEVERAGE INDUSTRY WITH OMRON AUTOMATION
BY OWEN HURST
walk us through the general industry, application and environmental
needs. They will then address how robotics are being employed in the
Food & Beverage industry and how Omron can walk alongside the
client from initial conception regarding the use of robots right through
to the point where the client can see the value of their concept in action
on the facility floor. Marc points out that " This process is not just about a
robot or it's automation components, it's about developing a full
solution that is integrated, intelligent and interactive. " Here we will walk
you through the Omron journey so you can realize how the industrial
automation company brings a concept to reality.

Robotic implementation is becoming more prevalent in the Food &
Beverage industry, especially in our current climate. And when focusing
specifically on primary food handling (handling of raw, unpackaged
food) there is an increased concentration regarding the utilization of
robotics to maintain the hygienic demands of raw food handling.
In this regard, Omron presents a varied and layered approach to
meeting rigorous food safety demands that are dictated by the food
and beverage industry. In this article, Panel Builder & Systems Integrator
discusses Omron's robotic offerings and takes an in-depth look at how
Omron works alongside clients to understand and implement solutions
to meet their needs and achieve their goals. But what is that process?
Where does it start? And what steps are needed in the journey to full
robotic integration.
To answer these questions Marc Sansour, Robotic Sales Specialist for
Omron Automation, Yannick Bertrand, Robotic Applications
Engineering Supervisor, and Laura Studwell Omron's Industry
Marketing Manager for Food, Beverage, Packaging/Life Sciences will
C A N A D I A N A U TO M AT I O N

WHY ARE ROBOTS BEING SO HEAVILY
USED AND WHAT ROBOTS ARE BEING
IMPLEMENTED IN F&B?

When considering the rapid rise in the use of robots in Food &
Beverage Laura noted that " There are two main reasons we are seeing a
focus on automation solutions in the F&B industry. The first, which has
been unfolding for the past 5 years, is newer, more stringent regulations
regarding food safety. 1/8 Canadians and 1/6 Americans are impacted
by foodborne illness each year. Depending on company size,
regulation impositions can vary and when it comes to a specific vertical
market, regulations can be even more imposing. "
Laura continues that there is a growing concern among consumers
about food quality and safety, particularly as a universal standard has yet
to be enacted. " Some of these include the Food Safety Modernization
Act, or FSMA (an FDA initiative), which primarily addresses forward and
backward traceability within the supply chain as well as guidelines for
recordkeeping. Also included is the Safe Food for Canadians Act, or
SFCA (a CFIA initiative) that has put new rules into place protecting
against deceptive practices and tampering, enforcing traceability and
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