In the ever-growing food industry, automation has become a crucial trend to meet production demands. Our client, a Korean confectionery factory, faced significant challenges in maintaining high production capacity while reducing labor costs and improving workplace conditions. At the same time, the client needed to ensure consistent product quality, adhering to strict food safety standards.
These challenges were compounded by limited factory space, necessitating a highly optimized production line design. Additionally, the products’ soft texture and uneven surfaces demanded precise handling and flexibility in the automation system. Solving these issues requires a combination of advanced technology and innovative design.
ETEK addressed the project with a meticulous understanding of the client’s requirements. We implemented Delta Robots, known for their high speed and flexibility, integrated with customized suction heads designed to handle the delicate and deformable properties of the products. We conducted rigorous testing of suction heads from multiple suppliers to achieve optimal results. At the same time, we performed precise cycle time calculations to ensure operational stability in real-world conditions.
Furthermore, the system featured product defect inspection cameras, ensuring that only quality-compliant products were sent for packaging.
The project was managed by a team of seasoned professionals capable of efficiently addressing on-site challenges, including material supply and design adjustments when necessary.
ETEK successfully deployed an automated sorting line with a capacity of 240 packs per minute, boosting productivity by 60% compared to manual operations. The system eliminated physically demanding labor positions, ensured 100% occupational safety, and consistently produced high-quality products. Although this was the first project at the factory, the results exceeded the client’s expectations, enhancing their corporate image by adopting advanced automation technology.
At ETEK, we are committed to accompanying our clients during the project implementation phase and throughout the system’s life cycle. With a team of highly skilled technicians, we provide 24/7 support to ensure the system operates smoothly and promptly resolves any arising issues. We believe timely and dedicated support is critical to enabling customers to produce efficiently and sustainably.
For ETEK, this project achieved high customer satisfaction and reinforced our long-term collaboration. It showcased our technical expertise and reaffirmed our commitment to addressing our clients’ challenges.
In the future, ETEK plans to continue supporting clients in replicating automated confectionery sorting lines for other factories across Vietnam and international markets, bringing advanced automation to more production facilities.
