How Water Jets, Robotics, and IoT Are Shaping Meat Processing with Blake Wortley of Flow Waterjet

Over the Air · 24 Apr 2024 · 22m

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Blake Wortley, Global Product Manager at Flow Waterjet, explains how ultrahigh-pressure water jet technology, combined with robotics and AI, is automating meat processing to address labor shortages. He details the advantages of water jets over traditional blades, including reduced cross-contamination risk, no blade dulling, and the ability to create complex shapes for convenience foods. Wortley also discusses Flow's new 'Water Jet Connect' IoT platform and their partnership with software AG's Cumulosity to enable smart, connected machines.

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Companies: Flow Waterjet, software AG, Very, Purdio, Green Mountain Grills
Products: Water Jet Connect
Tools: Cumulosity

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