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SEEDS & PLANTSTOCK

innovations and relevant technologies for can be assured of a robust solution where Meiny Prins, continues: “The value for
our customers. We believe that the fu- Priva’s process computer, cloud services our customers has our highest priority.
ture of horticulture lies not just in further and API-connections are smoothly con- Every day we work on creating the right
optimization, but in increased flexibility, nected to Blue Radix steering algorithms. climate for strategic growth for horticul-
integration and collaboration. An open The grower’s data is secured and will only ture specialists and entrepreneurs around
eco-system in which best-in-class solu- be used for its sole benefit.” the world. And we believe digitalization and
tions can connect”, explains Meiny Prins, Although both companies work in the data unlocks so much more than we can
CEO of Priva. develop as Priva alone. While embracing
same field of greenhouse operations, they
Ronald Hoek, CEO of Blue Radix, adds: are also complementary. Blue Radix doesn’t this new world, we are working with our
“Blue Radix develops algorithms to optimize offer hardware and is an independent spe- partners to unlock new value. Blue Ra-
and autonomously realize daily operational cialist in autonomous growing, optimiz- dix is a very good example of a company
processes in greenhouses. With our solu- ing and realizing the growers’ unique crop that does just that. Priva is an integrator
tions for autonomous growing growers strategy with AI. Priva is market leader and and enables growers to use innovations in
achieve better operational and more pre- has a wide range of hardware and software the best way possible: Together we’ll go
dictable results whilst being able to man- solutions that can bring growers even more forth, step-by-step, towards autonomous
age more hectares. With this partnership value when connected to Blue Radix’ soft- greenhouses, and sustainable, connected
all growers with Priva process computers ware via Priva’s API services. and collaborative futures.”
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VISCON AND ISO COLLABORATE TO UNLOCK

TISSUE CULTURE AUTOMATION

Viscon Plant Technology and ISO have current customer needs and opening new
teamed up to automate the process of possibilities in this exciting field!”
plant tissue culture production. During ISO, innovator in horticultural automation
GreenTech, the technologically advanced solutions, brings its expertise and innovative
partners unveil their cutting-edge Tissue technology for plant cutting transplanting
Culture Planter that will revolutionize the to the partnership. With an extensive R&D
way young plant production is carried out team, ISO further built on their existing
through tissue culture. technology extending its application to the agar, resulting in improved uniformity.
the laboratory environment. Viscon Plant Advanced gripper technology focused on
Technology is a trusted partner with a precision ensures minimal physical damage
broad network in the field of young plant to plants, while automation allows workers
production, as well as expert knowledge to fully concentrate on the cutting. Com-
of TC production. Their in-house plant sci- bined these factors ultimately enhance
ence team offers a high level of expertise to plant quality.
The current demand for Tissue Culture co-create an excellent automated process.
(TC) plants significantly exceeds the sup- The new Tissue Culture Planter will be Safeguarding Sterility
ply, due to the labour-intensive nature of integrated into the tissue culture platform Ensuring sterility is essential in TC labo-
this cultivation process. The two compa- offered by Viscon, where a complete solu- ratory processes and was prioritized dur-
nies, despite being competitors in other tion for TC laboratories is provided, in- ing the development of this transplanting
fields, decided to join forces to accelerate cluding facility design, climate-controlled machine. The technology features in-place
automation in TC labs. Through this col- multilayer propagation rooms, labor-saving tool sterilization, ensuring that the gripping
laboration, the labour-intensive process of automation, growing consumables, soft- tools are automatically sterilized between
explant transfer during multiplication can ware, and in-house training. At GreenTech, batches. Automating the transplanting pro-
be optimized and automated. the technologically advanced partners will cess also reduces human handling, thereby
The increasing global demand for tissue showcase their high-tech Tissue Culture effectively minimizing the risk of contam-
ination caused by manual plant handling.
culture plants is driven by the reliability Planter, offering significant benefits:
of the material. However, the lack of au- Enhancing Traceability software
tomation currently obstructs the industry Increasing Production Capacity The traceability and control software
from meeting the required demands. “This Propagation through tissue culture is a
innovative technology represents a cru- delicate and labor-intensive process, with provided by Viscon enhances operational
cial first step in improving the availability workers having to handle multiple steps in efficiency and quality control. Using barcod-
ing technology, tracking and tracing plants
of tissue culture material, both in terms cutting and transplanting the plants manu-
of quantity and proximity. Due to the la- ally. Automating the transplanting process in cups is automated, ensuring accurate
bor-intensive production, the plants are improves operational efficiency by allowing monitoring and traceability to the original
plant material. The software enables data
often only produced in locations where labor workers to focus solely on the cutting part,
is affordable and available,” said Charlotte increasing overall speed and productivity. capturing, including production numbers,
Langerak-Visser (CEO of Viscon Group) multiplication rates, material losses, and
location status, which can be integrated
and Wim van der Meyden (CEO of ISO). Guaranteeing Uniform Growth with other software systems like ERP or
“The combined strengths of our two com- By automating the transplanting process,
panies aim to accelerate the adoption of individual plants are carefully planted at planning software.
this technology in the market, meeting a predetermined position and depth into

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