The technology in the PORTIO B has gone to a next level to be able to cut pork chops. Because of the irregular shape, scanning over 360° is a must. 3 cameras, with a 120° spacing in between, scan all around the meat, to determine the exact shape and volume. Knowing the shape in combination with the density allows the intelligent software to calculate instantly where to cut to have a portion of the target weight.

To prevent the product from moving during the cutting, several product holders act simultaneously, while the product is kept in place on a belt with specially designed spikes. A gripper with pneumatically controlled fingers holds the loins in place during cutting, in combination with a holder from the top and from the side. The specially designed knife has 2 sections: the sharp knife section to keep the quality of the meat and a serrated section to cut the bone easily.