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Our company develops unique robotic systems that combine our proprietary 2D and 3D visual sensors with robots, as well as specialized equipment that can handle more products with fewer robots to address installation space challenges. We propose these solutions to our customers. In actual operations, no matter how excellent, fast, and precise the robots or hands are, they alone do not lead to the original goals of labor reduction, productivity improvement, and efficiency enhancement. We believe that to fully utilize the capabilities of these excellent robots, it is essential to build a "system" that allows the robots to work faster and more efficiently. 【Features】 ■ Years of accumulated achievements and know-how ■ Total number of units delivered (up to 2023) ・Number of robotic systems: 98 ・Number of robots: 171 ■ Extensive experience handling "raw products" ■ Comprehensive proposals for the entire production line of robots and peripheral equipment *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

The loader is a device that automatically arranges and loads pouch and cup products onto trays. The unloader is a device that automatically removes products from trays after they have been sterilized through retort sterilization. We would like to introduce Nikko's "Loader/Unloader." [Features Pursuing Usability in Food Factories] ■ Adopts a robotic system High-speed and careful operation ■ Compact The device is very compact compared to other manufacturers (front width 3,733mm) ■ Trays are less likely to be scratched or warped The use of a zip chain enables stable tray transport ■ Sturdy frame structure Stable operation without shaking even when the robot is in motion ■ Control technology designed for on-site usability Equipped with user-friendly features such as robot control with offset function ■ Control technology considering usability in the food industry - Capable of registering 99 product types - Cycle stop function available - Option to select method for product changeover *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Are you having trouble with robot implementation? Our company has been delivering robotic systems for the food industry as a robot SIer since early on in the industry. In addition to the foundational technologies in food processing that we have cultivated over many years, we propose effective systems tailored to the installation space of our users based on our know-how, achievements, and experience. This document introduces the types of robots used in food processing, along with their characteristics, applications, benefits, and challenges, complete with implementation examples. Please consult Nikko, a robot system integrator specialized in the food industry. [Contents (partial)] ■ Types and characteristics of robots ■ Cartesian robots ■ Scara robots ■ Vertical multi-joint robots *The catalog can be viewed via "PDF Download." Our company specializes in robot SI for the food industry. If you wish to view videos of our robot systems, please contact us through the inquiry form.

This document explains a wide range of information, including the role of robot system integrators (SIers), how to proceed with the consideration of robot systems, and operations after implementation. It also introduces the types of industrial robots in an easy-to-understand manner with images. Examples of benefits to aim for in order to achieve an implementation that matches your company's challenges, as well as examples of creating requirement specifications, are included, along with case studies from food factories where we provided implementation support. 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ Challenges arising from the decrease in the working population ■ What is a robot SIer? ■ Knowledge necessary for implementing robot systems ■ Types of industrial robots (vertical multi-joint robots, SCARA robots, Cartesian robots, dual-arm robots, collaborative robots, etc.) ■ Implementation examples (automation of the packaging process for shumai, etc.) *For detailed content, you can view it immediately from the download link below. Please feel free to contact us regarding inquiries about robot system implementation for the food industry.

This is an example of automating the packaging process using robots in a manufacturing site where four workers were previously involved in loading sausages into a deep-draw packaging machine. Until now, one worker would carry the sausages, which had their twist ends cut off, to the deep-draw packaging machine, while two workers aligned the sausages and another two workers quickly placed them into the pockets of the vacuum packaging machine. (Total number of workers: 5) Due to the repetitive nature of these tasks over long periods, there were concerns about unstable production efficiency and the risk of worker injuries. Additionally, in today's labor shortage, securing human resources for any process has become challenging, resulting in considerable heavy labor. The "Automatic Sausage Alignment Supply Line" has automated the packaging process that was previously done manually. By simply randomly loading the cut sausages, the robot aligns them to the specified number. In the next unit, another robot reliably places the sausages into the pockets of the packaging machine. After implementing this line, the packaging process can now be managed by only 1 to 2 workers feeding the machine. Our company specializes in robotics for the food industry and possesses a wealth of experience and know-how. Please feel free to consult us about anything related to robots.

Much of the size sorting work for large leaves is done visually by home workers. While manual size sorting has high sorting capability, mistakes occur due to the workers' inability to maintain concentration for long periods, resulting in products being shipped with non-standard sizes, leading to complaints. Therefore, our company has developed and delivered a "large leaf sorting robot" that can be operated by any worker and can dispense a specified number of leaves sorted by size in the same orientation.

Frozen thick fried tofu, flowing randomly at a rate of 100 pieces per minute from the tunnel freezer, is conveyed pitch by pitch in a single row and placed into trays by a robot. (In this example, 2 pieces are placed in each tray.)

We pack sausages bundled in 3, 4, and 5 bundles at a rate of 40 to 60 bundles per minute. Even for cases where the packing method differs by variety, we can handle it with simple operations. In this case, the quantity and arrangement differ for all three varieties, and we are accommodating this with one robot through some manual exchanges (which can be easily swapped).

Fill the film pocket of the packaging machine with sashimi-style ham using a special hand.

We will pack bagged frozen foods into boxes according to the specified quantity and method.

Are you still relying on manual labor for inspecting tart crusts after baking and filling trays? Visual inspections can easily be affected by the experience and concentration of the workers, leading to variations in quality and missed defects. Additionally, the worsening labor shortage makes it difficult to secure stable personnel, and many confectionery production sites face the challenge of not being able to increase production volume even if they want to due to the inability to raise line speed. To address these on-site challenges, Nikkō has developed an automatic tray loading robot. It ensures the automation and stable operation of the inspection and filling processes by accurately filling trays with the baked tart crusts that flow continuously from the oven while inspecting them. 【Features】 - Two robots accurately fill the pockets of dedicated trays with tart crusts flowing from the oven. - Image measurement simultaneously inspects not only the product's position information but also color unevenness, cracks, chips, and molding defects. - Since the desired processing capacity of users could not be met with the current robot's capabilities, we have innovated the hand design to enhance its performance.

Stable packaging of products such as bagged and retort-packaged items into boxes.

In the bakery industry, there is a demand for maintaining the quality of tart dough and improving production efficiency. After baking, tart dough is prone to quality variations and oversights during visual inspection by humans, and labor shortages are also a challenge. Many confectionery production sites face the issue of wanting to increase production volume but being unable to raise line speed. Nikko's automatic tray loading robot ensures the automation and stable operation of the inspection and filling processes by reliably filling trays while inspecting the baked tart dough that flows continuously from the oven. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Tart dough production line - Automation of the inspection process - Alleviation of labor shortages 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Automation of the inspection and filling processes - Stabilization of quality - Improvement of productivity

In food factories, particularly in the confectionery industry, quality control of tart dough and improving production efficiency are important challenges. When relying on manual labor for post-baking tart dough inspection and tray filling, variations in quality can easily occur due to the experience and concentration of the workers, and the shortage of labor is becoming more serious. There is also the challenge of wanting to increase production volume but being unable to raise line speed. Nikko's automatic tray loading robot ensures stable operation by inspecting the baked tart dough continuously flowing from the oven and reliably filling it into trays, achieving automation of the inspection and filling processes. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Tart dough production line in confectionery factories - Alleviating labor shortages - Stabilizing quality 【Effects of Implementation】 - Automation of inspection and filling processes - Stabilization of quality - Improvement of productivity

Are frozen food manufacturers facing challenges such as rising labor costs, quality variations, and the occurrence of defective products in the tart crust manufacturing process? Especially as labor shortages become more severe, improving production efficiency is a critical issue. Our automatic tray loading robot ensures the inspection and reliable filling of baked tart crusts that flow continuously from the oven into trays, achieving automation and stable operation of the inspection and filling processes. This contributes to reducing labor costs, stabilizing quality, increasing production volume, and ultimately reducing total costs. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Tart crust manufacturing lines - Inspection and filling processes in frozen food manufacturing - Alleviating labor shortages 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Significant reduction in labor costs - Stabilization of quality - Improvement in productivity - Reduction of defective products

For confectionery manufacturers, quality control of tart dough and improving production efficiency are important challenges. When tart dough inspection and tray filling are done manually after baking, variations in quality can easily occur due to the experience and concentration of the workers, potentially leading to reduced yield due to oversight. Additionally, there may be challenges in increasing line speed due to labor shortages. Nikko's automatic tray loading robot was developed to address these issues. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Tart dough manufacturing line - Strengthening quality control - Improving production efficiency 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Stabilization of quality - Improvement in yield - Cost reduction through labor savings