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IPM, of which around 400were from theNetherlands. One of
themwas Flier Systems, which premiered the FL’EXYPS16
(YoungPlant Sorter).
Described as the first step in the company’s controlled
growing approach, grading is done by either one or two
robots. Capable of grading up to four classes (including
waste), the system can be set up tomeasure the leaf surface,
stemdiameter, leaf development and plant volume. Grading
is donewithout cup interventionmaking it very reliable in
preserving plant quality. The company reckons the use of
proven components andminimal moving parts results in low
maintenance costs, and the compact machine fills just 18m².
The showmachine is destined for aCanadian grower.
Another world premiere came in the form of a 3Dplant sorting
system fromDutch companyWillburgProjecten. The firm
reckons the system provides amuch cheaper alternative to
a camera-based system to detect plant height and volume.
Suitable for usewith all pot and plant sizes, the company
claims the system is around 50% cheaper than camera-
based technology. A pilot project is currently in progress in the
Netherlands.
Belgian firmDegramec used theGerman show to launch
a new version of itswell-known Ter-a-spacer mobile robot.
Called the Ter-a-spacer LITE, the new version is best
IPMMACHINERY •
The latest versionof Javo’sStandard 2.0potting
machine features anewdrive system, which results
in faster speedsof up to 8,000pots/hour.
