Automated rib cutting

A novel beef boning process layout (LEAP for beef) that leverages the lamb automation modules has been developed. 

In 2016 the first two beef modules were successfully completed - a DEXA enabled automated beef rib scribing solution.  This is the first of 10 modules that will comprise the automated beef boning room. The modules will be driven from a mixture of both Dual Energy X-Ray (DEXA) and evolving Rapiscan and 4DDI CT systems.  These will provide additional supply chain benefits and efficiencies to the host processor and their producer suppliers.

The intention is to derive a technology platform to enable a collection of further LEAP for beef sub-projects such as rack processing (short rib cutting, brisket cutting, chine cutting and fat trimming to specification), meat quality measurement (tenderness & IMF), auto vacuum bag loading, auto pick and pack plus other OCM developments.

The beef boning automation program will represent the only fully automated and integrated beef system available worldwide. These systems will pioneer large scale, high throughput and sophisticated automation solutions required to maximise cutting accuracy and yield, as well as serving as a platform for object carcase measurement and traceability.