Embracing robotics as a service (RaaS) in the food manufacturing industry | FoodBev Media

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The article explains why food manufacturers are shifting from traditional CapEx equipment purchases to Robotics as a Service (RaaS), a subscription model that bundles hardware, software, deployment, maintenance and AI updates. It highlights RaaS benefits including predictable all-inclusive pricing, faster time to ROI, continuous access to newer technologies, and easier scalability for changing SKUs and production needs. The piece frames RaaS as an OpEx-like approach that aligns vendor success with customer outcomes and reduces budget approval time and financial risk. Providers like Chef Robotics position RaaS to keep operations future-proof and let manufacturers focus on production while the vendor manages robotics performance and updates.

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