Nov 27, 2024Potato storage equipment manufacturer launches upgraded optical sorter
Potato storage equipment manufacturer DOWNS has launched CropVision Plus, an update to its CropVision optical grader for unwashed potatoes launched in 2020.
Unveiled at Belgian trade show Interpom, the CropVision Plus uses artificial intelligence to improve upon its predecessor in several ways, according to the company, including more powerful processors for accelerated data processing.
The next-generation grader also features advanced lighting technology for enhanced defect detection and a newly designed user interface to simplify operation and configuration.
“With the CropVision Plus, DOWNS once again demonstrates its commitment to providing innovation solutions for potato producers, combining precision, speed and user-friendliness,” CEO Damien Dubrulle said in a news release. “We have listened to our customers’ feedback and worked to integrate features that address the specific needs of our ever-evolving market.”
The update also expands sorting functionalities to onions, according to the company.
DOWNS is also launching MyCropVision, its first app. The feature provides centralized access to sorter use and management information and is compatible with computers, tablets and smartphones.
