Growing fruits and vegetables in greenhouses is one of the most sustainable solutions to feed the world’s growing population at a time when available farmland is shrinking. However, Westburg Greenhouse in Grubbenvorst, the Netherlands, is facing significant labor cost increases, which are challenging sustainability of the process of harvesting tomatoes and delivering the produce to market. Enter Four Growers Inc., a Y Combinator–backed AI and robotics company based in Pittsburgh, PA, that developed the GR-200 robotic harvesting platform—powered by FANUC’s LR Mate robot arm—to help growers increase yield, control costs, and future-proof their operations.
Kenny’s Candy and Confections—part of KLN Family Brands—was operating without automation when they reached out to packaging experts and FANUC Authorized System Integrator Delkor Systems. In an effort to increase productivity, the company worked with Delkor to develop and install automated lines, achieving higher packaging rate goals while at the same time creating more valuable jobs for employees.
St. James Winery, a prominent wine producer in the U.S., faced growth challenges due to increased demand and a shortage of available labor. Seeking a solution, they turned to MMCI Automation, a FANUC Authorized System Integrator. MMCI swiftly designed and installed an automated solution featuring a FANUC M-410iC palletizing robot. The system now efficiently fulfills orders, allowing employees to focus on higher-skilled tasks.