This webinar will broadcast at 10:00 AM CDT (Chicago) / 4:00 PM BST (London) / 11:00 PM CST (Beijing)
What You'll Learn:
- Discover how to employ robotics to overcome labor shortages strategically, streamlining your manufacturing processes and ensuring consistent quality in pet food production.
- Explore the implementation of advanced vision systems that elevate the accuracy of quality assurance and packaging quality checks.
- Learn how to access actionable data for real-time monitoring, providing you with the tools to make informed decisions.
- Uncover the benefits of using Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to maximize efficiency in your manufacturing processes.
- Gain insights into how automation can contribute to the consistency and reliability of your pet food products, elevating your overall quality standards.
This webinar is sponsored by Gray Solutions and presented by Petfood Industry.
Speaker Information:
Dean Elkins is Gray Solutions’ senior director of robotics and vision. This group provides robust automation solutions that often include robots, autonomous vehicles, vision solutions, computer modeling, and high-level controls. Before joining Gray Solutions, he was employed by Yaskawa America in various capacities, including sales manager at different levels, senior general manager and segment leader, and material handling. Elkins has also worked for other robotic companies. He received a degree in psychology from Southern Illinois University.
Adam Richards, Food Safety Engineer at Gray Solutions, is a seasoned professional with 16 years of expertise in operations, quality control, and food safety, primarily within the bakery division and dry pet food manufacturing sectors. With extensive experience as an SQF Practitioner, he played a pivotal role in achieving a flawless 100% rating during a past SQF audit, showcasing his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality in food production.