FOOD & DRINK OVERVIEW   

What is automation in the consumer goods industry? 

The food and beverage industry is a sector that produces items such as candy, bottled beverages, etc. In modern society, this industry increasingly demands a wide variety of products while ensuring quality. To meet the continuous changes in the market, companies need to apply automation to their production processes to enhance productivity, adapt quickly, and respond in a timely manner to market demands.

Automation in the food and beverage sector involves the application of modern technology solutions, integrating robots, sensors, vision systems, etc., to replace human labor in many production stages, such as packaging automation, automated transportation, labeling, filling, inspection, and smart warehouses.

Applications of automation in the consumer goods industry

With the continuous development of technology and the application of AI in production, most production processes can now be automated. The integration of robotic solutions, palletizers, ARM/AGV for material handling, and control systems ensures smooth operation of the automation system.

We have extensive experience implementing projects for major clients such as Unilever, Th True Milk, Acecook, and many other consumer goods and beverage companies. Our automation solutions include:

• AMR/AGV systems for supplying materials to the factory
• Automatic bottling systems
• Automatic packing systems: integrating robots, wrapping machines, tape applicators, etc.
• Automatic storage systems: AS/RS warehouses, Kardex warehouses

Benefits of automation in the consumer goods industry

The application of automation in the food and beverage industry brings many benefits such as:

• Increased productivity: Automation helps streamline production processes from ingredient division to final packaging, allowing them to occur quickly and continuously. Automated machines can operate 24/7 without breaks, enhancing production capacity.
• Reduced production costs: One of the greatest advantages of automation is its ability to minimize reliance on manual labor. Machines can replace labor-intensive processes, significantly cutting labor costs.
• Quality control monitoring: Automated machines, equipped with advanced technology, ensure precision in every small detail. This helps minimize errors and mistakes during production, thereby improving product quality.

Improved working conditions: In the production process, heavy and strenuous tasks that frequently expose workers to unhealthy environments can be replaced by machines. This enhances the health and morale of employees, creating a safer working environment.

The notable projects we have completed – Bottling automation system

Solution: A 3 in – 1 out palletizer system, combining vertical conveyors and overhead conveyors to merge the outputs of three production lines into one palletizer system.

Equipment:

• Lift
• Overhead conveyor
• ABB palletizing robot
• Chain conveyor & sorter
• Automatic pallet feeding
• Automatic stretch wrapping machine
• Automatic labeling machine

Specifications:

• Palletizer with 3 in 1 out configuration
• Speed: 16.63 pallets/hour
• Load capacity: 36 kg/box
• Layout: 10 boxes/layer
• Grabbing speed: 8.5 cycles/minute