AgriTech
From field to fork under growing demographic demand, shifting diets, climate change and scarce resources.
We focus on maximising productivity and resilience in agriculture and food processing.
Optimal work planning
Sow, harvest and process crops on time
Variable weather conditions have a major impact on the optimal harvest time, which can even vary between crops on the same field. We support accurate planning and scheduling so that farmers can always plant, harvest and process their crops at the right time.
Maximum yield
Save time for other tasks
Farmers must plant, tend and harvest crops within tight time frames. This is a very labour-intensive process. We enable autonomous outdoor cultivation, tending and harvesting, with maximum efficiency and precision.
Maximum machine availability
Plan the best time for maintenance
As agriculture is highly dependent on weather conditions, agricultural machinery must perform reliably and optimally within a limited period. Our predictive maintenance technologies ensure that your machines are always available and ready for use when it matters most.
Minimal food waste
Focus on quality inspection of crops and food
To reduce waste from crops and processed food as much as possible, thorough quality inspection is important. Our technologies enable machine vision-based quality control, thereby contributing to minimal food waste.
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Our vision and context
Smart technology for sustainable food production
Global demand for food continues to grow. People are eating more, and the population is increasing. At the same time, agriculture is coming under increasing pressure from water scarcity, land shortages, loss of biodiversity and climate change.
To guarantee food security for tomorrow, we need to produce more with fewer resources. This requires innovation: higher yields per hectare, less waste and regenerative farming methods that strengthen the soil rather than deplete it.
Innovation in AgriTech as the key to change
At Flanders Make, we are convinced that the future of agriculture lies in smart technology and collaboration. Through research and development in nature-based precision technology and autonomous, sustainable processes, we help the sector to:
- use scarce resources efficiently,
- limit environmental impact, and
- ensure stable food production, even in variable climatic conditions.
Working together towards a sustainable future
Together with companies and research institutions, we are developing AgriTech solutions that combine resilience and sustainability with profitability. In this way, we are accelerating the transition to agriculture that is better for people, the planet and the economy.
Our Agritech valuechain
1. Grow
Planting, caring for and harvesting crops, taking into account variable weather conditions, rising demand and declining resources. This is combined with the transition to hybrid crops.
Related success stories and technologies
- Increasing the efficiency of fruit growing uses our Robotics, sensors and actuators technologies.
- Automated baling press optimises production uses our Situational and self-awareness technologies.
2. Logistics
(Refrigerated) transport of harvested crops from the field to the factory where they are processed.
3. Processing and packaging
Food processing and packaging, with attention to variable yields and quality, and a focus on minimising food waste.
Related success stories and technologies
- AI-driven quality control for CoffeeRoots uses our Situational and self-awareness technologies.
4. Sales
Cooling and storage of vegetables in the shop.
5. Consumption
Ensuring safety and traceability, including for any product recalls.
Smart technologies for the agritech sector
Robotics, sensors and actuators
Improving the core components of robotics and smart machines.
Situational and self-awareness technologies
To identify, interrogate, and evaluate both environmental conditions and system states.
Power and Energy Components and Systems
Advancing electric machines, batteries, power electronics, transmissions and thermo-fluid energy systems.
Manufacturing, Mechanical Components and Systems
Optimising mechanical components and systems, their performance, sustainability and manufacturing process.
Employee 5.0 Systems
Boosting well-being & productivity.
Reasoning and Acting Technologies
For intelligent decision-making and the orchestration of (autonomous) actions.
System-of-Systems Technologies
For a seamless interaction, coordination, and efficiency across complex industrial environments.
Business, Sustainability & Operations Management
Optimising the operations, sustainability, and value-creation of businesses.
Unique testing infrastructure
Additive manufacturing
Open and modular additive manufacturing platforms for research into the 3D production process.
Testing of mechanical connections and joining techniques.
For lighter, stronger products through optimised and automated joining processes.
Battery testing lab
For performance, ageing, and fast-charging tests to support optimal battery development for electrified applications.
Drivetrain testing
For hardware-in-the-loop and system-level testing to analyse and optimise the performance, durability, and efficiency of electric drivetrains and their components.
Testing electr(on)ic components
For mechanical and thermal tests of electr(on)ic components.
Testing physical and physiological stress
For mechanical and thermal tests of electr(on)ic components.
Make Lab
Mobile research lab filled to the brim with cutting-edge technology.
Testing of polymers
Lab for product and raw material testing and polymer material identification.
Manufacturing metrology lab
To ensure product quality and precision through advanced 3D measurement, surface analysis, and dimensional verification.
Autonomous vehicles for sensor testing
For testing of sensors and algorithms used in autonomous vehicles.
Testing of fatigue, failures and damage mechanics of components
For maximum durability, safety, and performance through advanced fatigue, fracture, and vibration analysis.
Development and prototyping of photonic components
State-of-the-art pilot line for freeform optics.
Vehicle testing
4-poster and climate chamber for vehicle (component) testing.
Digital model-based factory design and control processes
Digital Twin control room for digital models of factory designs and control processes.
Motor Testing
For realistic and flexible testing of electric motors to optimise efficiency, durability, and control through advanced thermal analysis and lifetime prediction.
Mechanical Component Testing
For material- and system-level validation to optimise durability, efficiency, and reliability of components and drivetrains.
Robot gripper technologies
For the selection, development, and optimisation of customised grippers, robot tooling, and sensor technology.
