Kinrise Snackfoods has deployed four Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) at its manufacturing plant to streamline operations, become more efficient, and improve its working environment.
Kinrise is using Mobile Industrial Robots AMRs, working with its Australia and New Zealand distributor, Konica Minolta Australia, for installation. Kinrise is also using Konica Minolta’s proprietary AMR analytics software, sConnect, to gain insights on improving operational efficiency.
Founded in 2018, Kinrise Snackfoods encompasses brands including Green's Foods, Cobs Popcorn, Susan Day Cakes, Big Sister Foods, and Ozpack. The company’s products are primarily made in Australia, covering the Breakfast, Baking, Bakery, Biscuits and Snacks sectors.
Kinrise Snackfoods head of operations, Kathy Gavrilidis, said that the AMRs were a valuable investment for the company.
“The implementation of MiR robots at Kinrise Snackfoods’ facility has given us greater productivity, greater operational efficiency, and improved our safety overall on our site.
“Working with Konica Minolta Australia for this project has transformed our manufacturing processes, streamlining operations while improving our working environment.”
The four AMRs automate the pallet handling process in Kinrose Snackfoods’ manufacturing facility, minimising manual intervention and increasing operational efficiency and safety.
The solution includes MiRcharge, an autonomous charging station, and MiR Fleet, a fleet management software that manages job distribution, traffic management, and auto charging among the AMRs.
With sConnect, the team can access the AMRs’ valuable data and performance metrics, including utilisation rates, charging performances, location heatmaps, and a performance report for operational oversight.
Konica Minolta Australia robotics business manager, Manglesh Jain, said the partnership demonstrated the value of automation in achieving manufacturing efficiency.
“The integration of AMRs with the existing systems, such as palletising robot cells and hood wrapper, gives Kinrise Snackfoods a comprehensive solution that streamlines its intralogistics operations while prioritising safety and operational efficiency.
“Konica Minolta Australia is committed to helping organisations like Kinrise Snackfoods by providing end-to-end intralogistics solutions and enhancing productivity in tightly constrained environments without compromising on safety."
