Artechno Announces Automated Solution for Placing and Gluing Reinforcement Strips to Enhance Cultivation Container Stiffness in Vertical Farming Systems
New solution boosts container durability and prevents bending in high-density vertical farming setups.
28 of January 2024 – Maasdijk, The Netherlands – Artechno, a leader in agricultural automation, has introduced an innovative system for placing and gluing reinforcement strips inside cultivation containers. This solution addresses a key challenge in vertical farming: container bending caused by pressure from linear actuators, which compromises structural integrity and alignment. The issue becomes critical in high-density setups with up to 30 containers in line, where bending escalates exponentially. Artechno’s automated system ensures container rigidity, enhancing reliability and efficiency in vertical farming operations.
Vertical farming, renowned for its efficiency and sustainability, faces a recurring challenge in the structural stability of cultivation containers.
- Container Bending: When pushed into place by linear actuators, insufficiently stiff containers may deform, risking damage to the plants and misalignment.
- Increased Strain in High-Density Systems: The bending effect worsens when multiple containers are placed in a row, reducing system reliability.
- Operational Downtime: Manual fixes or inadequate container design can lead to delays, increased labor costs, and potential crop loss.