How Water Jets, Robotics, and IoT Are Shaping Meat Processing with Blake Wortley of Flow Waterjet

IoT Podcast: Over the Air

In the 80th episode of IoT Podcast: Over the Air, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, is joined by Blake Wortley, Global Product Manager at Flow Waterjet, a global leader in ultrahigh-pressure process solutions for the last 60 years. Join Ryan and Blake as they explore how technology such as water jets, IoT, and robotics are revolutionizing the meat processing industry. As the labor shortage continues, companies are using robotics and advanced vision systems to improve efficiency, workplace conditions, and product quality, such as water jets. Blake shares how the technology reduces risks of cross-contamination and offers a safe method to meet consumer preferences for various meat cuts. Additionally, they dive into Flow Waterjet's innovations and goal of maintaining its industry-leading position into 2025 and beyond. If you want to learn more about using IoT and robotics for jobs people don’t want to do, subscribe to the podcast.