Commissioning 3rd generation D-Blade at PIP Innovations. Using cameras and vision technology, potato 'defects' are trimmed by delta robots equipped with a special knife.

PIP Innovations, the manufacturer of D-Blade - a robotic produce cutter - partners with FoodeQ, maker of vibratory shakers to accelerate global expansion by offering a tested combination of shakers and robot technology. 

The development of PIP Innovations' robotic cutting machine started five years ago with the question from potato processor Peka Kroef to develop a machine that cuts defects from potato slices while retaining their shape. With built-in cameras and vision technology, the 'defects' are trimmed by delta robots equipped with a special knife. Being upgraded, the potato slices can enter the processing again. It has provided a considerable improvement in yield and product quality for Peka. Jeroen Pannekoek, Managing Director at PIP Innovations in Odiliapeel:

Multifunctional use The first D-Blade was commissioned by Peka Kroef, a leading global player in the production and supply of chilled potato products. Bart Kroef:

In this cooperation, the knife cuts both ways Jeroen Pannekoek:

FoodeQ's shakers now find their way all over the world and are used in no less than 24 countries. Jeroen Pannekoek:

Robots provide speed and vision technology provides precision D-Blade can be equipped with 2, 4, or 6 delta robots and each robot can perform 5 cuts (actions) per second achieving significant throughput capacity.

Marinus de Bruijn on behalf of FoodeQ:

A significant part of the modern machine lines at Peka Kroef was developed by FoodeQ Engineering, which planted the seed for the eventual collaboration with PIP Innovations. Ideal showroom The very first D-Blade has been optimized on-site at Peka Kroef over time. Bart Kroef:

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