Sustainability of the food chain is our mission

The CropTeq DL 10 is a robot with one arm that can cut 1,000 leaves per hour with perfect accuracy, leaves minimal wounds, and reduces the risk of diseases. It features a continuously disinfected cutting mechanism that prevents the spread of viruses and diseases. The robot is made of stainless steel and includes an AGV with electrical hardware, batteries, and space for additional end-effectors. It can operate autonomously on both tube rails and concrete paths without human assistance and can be powered by rechargeable batteries for extended performance.

Using water, air, electricity, and plasma technology, VitalFluid produces plasma water (PAW). PAW has the potential to revolutionize the agricultural industry through a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to crop cultivation. For example, PAW can reduce the use of harmful chemicals in agriculture and promote eco-friendly farming practices. Plasma water, or lightning water, can serve as a sustainable alternative to fertilizers for various crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers. These crops grow remarkably well on this lightning-water.

Manufacturers in the food industry are constantly seeking innovative methods to improve the efficiency of their production lines. How can they generate more output with the same input without compromising quality? By integrating vision technology and advanced robot-cutting machines, this challenge can be addressed. Precisely removing only the unwanted black dots or rotten spots from, for example, potato or carrot slices, instead of removing the entire piece from the production flow, results in significantly reduced waste on the production line. The engineering team at VDL has collaborated with a start-up to optimize the prototype of this machine into a versatile production line applicable across various sectors.