Gen 4 Platform
RICADO Gen 4 is our next-generation platform optimized for high-speed industrial automation, data capture, and manufacturing execution systems (MES). It provides deep integration with production hardware and packhouse software.
Primary Use Cases
Section titled “Primary Use Cases”Packing Line Automation
Section titled “Packing Line Automation”- End-to-End Monitoring: Complete visibility from kiwifruit bin tips to sizers.
- Bin Barcode Scanning: Integrated scanning for bin tracking and traceability.
- Reject Scales: Automated weight monitoring and reject handling.
- Real-Time Control: Sophisticated automation and control logic for line efficiency.
Production Management
Section titled “Production Management”- Shift Management: Track performance, downtime, and throughput by shift.
- Packrun Management: Orchestrate variety changes and packrun transitions.
- Quality Sampling: Digital capture of quality control data and sampling results.
- Live Dashboards: Real-time visibility of line status and KPIs.
Integrations
Section titled “Integrations”Gen 4 is built to communicate with industry-standard hardware and software:
- Sizers: Native integration with MAF Roda, Tomra, and Reemoon sizing systems.
- ERP/Software: Automated data exchange with Radfords FreshPack and FreshPlatform.
- Specialized Monitoring: Laboratory dehydrator temperature monitoring and reporting.
Reporting & Analytics
Section titled “Reporting & Analytics”Advanced data capture for comprehensive reporting, audit trails, and process optimization.