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The World Launch of the first Robot Slaughterman
Funded by the NZ Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI) and
nine industry members, with the support of two research organisations,
the research consortium aims to enhance sheep processing productivity
and quality through the use of automation. The two new pieces of robotic 'kit' are tailor-made for New Zealand
sheep-processing chains, and were developed in direct response
to industry needs, says Richard McColl, Ovine Automation consortium
manager. "We are delivering exactly what the industry has asked for.
Our industry partners recognise the immense value of R&D and
the gains promised from advanced automated engineering. Significantly,
they've also chosen to collaborate as members of a consortium to
get maximum benefit from this, and to collectively boost one of
New Zealand's largest export earners," Mr McColl says. Mr McColl says that the benefits of the new knowledge of technology
extend beyond sheep processing. Dr Richard Templer, MSI Group Manager Industry and Environment
says the Ovine Automation research consortium is one of 14 research
consortia funded by MSI where the private sector partners match
the Government's funding dollar-for-dollar. The consortium was
funded $8.3 million for this project, and matched this amount. "Consortia are designed to benefit their sector, through
the transfer of knowledge and technology from research organisations,
and to have a positive impact on the economy. "As well as partnering research organisations with industry,
research consortia pave the way for collaboration among industry
members. The meat processing industry members set an excellent
example, and MSI will continue to invest in consortia to ensure
that industries critical to our economy gain and retain an international
competitive edge through their uptake of innovative R&D," Dr
Templer says. Meat industry processing company members of the consortium include Alliance Group Ltd, Silver Fern Farms, ANZCO Foods, Blue Sky Meats, Auckland Meat Processors, Crusader Meats, Taylor Preston Ltd, Progressive Meats, and Ovation New Zealand Ltd.
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