This session will present the application of robotic technology into freezer environments. The discussion will include a review of the markets and applications, equipment challenges and a review of successful applications.

Intended audience: Frozen food, cold storage

About the Speaker:
Stuart Shepherd, CEO, KUKA Robotics Canada Ltd.
Stuart ("Stu") Shepherd is CEO of KUKA Robotics Canada Ltd. and president of KUKA Robotics Corporation (USA). He is responsible for the profit and loss statement for KUKA's robot business development, sales, and service business for Canada and the USA. He joined KUKA in July 2007 and has automation and robotics experience of more than 32 years in engineering, sales, and business leadership. He is a graduate of Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering Technology.