First production prototype automation for deboning lamb shoulder – stage 3

30 April 2024
Focus area: Hands-off processing
Program stream: Advanced manufacturing
Project number: 2021-1121
This project trialled an automative solution concept for forequarter ribcage separation and the deboning of lamb shoulders. 

Progressing from stage 1 and stage 2 of this research, this project developed a world-first prototype robotic deboning process for ribcage separation from a forequarter lamb primal. 

The work completed supports consideration for a pilot demonstration with broader considerations of yield, throughput, primal handling and line integration.  Future opportunities for commercial development may follow.
 
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