Creating a Sustainable Food Future with Innovative Sensing and Grading Systems

Realizing the Shibuya Seiki Vision for Food Safety and Loss Reduction

Through advanced sensing technology and automated, labor-saving solutions, Shibuya Seiki guarantees food safety and security. We contribute to society by providing grading systems for agricultural products that reduce global food loss. Our technology goes beyond mere automation; we ensure the stable supply of produce even under changing climates while enhancing the brand value of our customers.

Maximizing Product Value with AI and Spectral Camera Case Grading Systems

To address the severe labor shortages in agricultural production, we developed a groundbreaking non-contact sorting system that merges image processing with spectral technology. This system enables simultaneous inspection of internal data (such as sugar and acidity levels) and external appearance for packed produce like strawberries and grapes. By preventing contact damage from manual handling, we suppress the loss of market value while achieving overwhelming labor savings and productivity gains.

Overcoming Climate Change Risks through Advanced Internal Defect Measurement

Due to global warming, the incidence of internal defects in produce is rising, leading to increased quality complaints. Measuring long produce like radishes, thick-skinned pineapples, or complex items like sweet potatoes with low water content has traditionally been difficult using near-infrared methods. Shibuya Seiki has successfully commercialized graders that detect these internal defects with high precision using unique light-focusing devices. This eliminates business risks associated with quality fluctuations caused by climate change.

Market Control through the "Smart Hybrid Storage System (SHSS)"

To fundamentally resolve environmental risks, we have begun developing next-generation grading systems that control the storage and ripening of produce after harvest. By integrating our sensing expertise with the newly developed "Smart Hybrid Storage System (SHSS)" and environmental control technologies, we are challenging the next-generation agricultural business model: providing a stable supply of safe produce exactly when the market demands it.