PACE Mechanical Handling is guaranteeing fresh produce and potato packers using its robotic and
automated end-of-line packing solutions complete peace of mind with the introduction of AI-powered
functionality
As of this month, PACE is incorporating artificial intelligence and free performance monitoring into the HMI
on all of its machines
The artificial intelligence within the ‘Gateway’ monitors various wearing components within PACE’s robots,
stitchers, weighers and palletisers and issues an alert by text or email if a loss of performance is detected,
signalling that maintenance might be required.
“For many years, we have offered remote access as an optional feature to our customers, but now with
advances in technology, we have decided to include the Gateway feature as standard,” says Nick Cesare,
director of PACE Mechanical Handling. “Unlike some other companies involved in end-of-line automation,
we are offering Gateway functionality completely free of charge to people buying brand new lines from us
for the duration of their ownership of the system.”
PACE’s automated end-of-line packing and palletising solutions are particularly popular in the fresh
produce industry, with the company completing more than 100 installations on farms, packhouses and
processing factories.
Established in 1996, PACE uses four core products to develop reliable, efficient, and cost-effective
automated packaging and palletising solutions: the Gemini twin-head weigher, Orion Weigher, Orion
Weigher and sack placer, and the CBC sack placer and stitcher line
