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Smart automation at OK Plant: processing potted plants with robot power

Custom Phalaenopsis automation – from potting to data linking

At OK Plant, we have built a smart solution for the automated processing of Phalaenopsis in pots and vases. An innovative step in the world of automation in greenhouse horticulture, where speed, safety, and quality go hand in hand. And yes – also with a healthy dose of practical robotics.

The question from OK Plant

OK Plant wanted to automate the process of potting and processing phalaenopsis potted plants in one specific garden. It was mainly about:

  • Picking up and placing 9 cm pots and the corresponding vases in a container;
  • The feathering of vases from stacks;
  • And linking these steps to a reliable data registration.

Our solution: robot automation with smart technology

We developed a complete system focused on efficiency and reliability. A brief look at how it works:

1. Processing pots and vases

  • Pots come directly from the potting machine into a collector.
  • When the collector is full, the robot picks up the pots and places them in the container.
  • Meanwhile, the vases are being unstacked from piles and placed on a conveyor belt.
  • This conveyor belt brings the vases to the robot cell, where they are placed in a separate collector and then put into the container.

2. Data registration and connection with ISAL

  • With each action, the system communicates with ISAL, the platform that manages the data of the potting and transplanting system.
  • Each container is scanned in advance using a QR code. This way, we know exactly how many plants are in each container.

3. Safe and accessible

  • The entire robot installation is equipped with the necessary safety features.
  • Access hatches have been installed for easy maintenance and refilling, allowing quick access to the collection stations.


The result

An efficient, reliable system that:

  • Reduces human actions without compromising control or quality;
  • Ensures smooth processing of phalaenopsis potted plants in both pots and vases;
  • A clear contribution is made to further greenhouse automation at OK Plant.

The customer speaks

"We experience De Vreede Techniek as a reliable and thoughtful partner in innovating our processes. Due to their experience, our product is recognized as an important component in technical adjustments. Quality and efficiency must remain in balance — and they understand that."

Also taking steps in the automation of potted plants?

Whether it's about phalaenopsis automation, robotic installations in the greenhouse, or smart systems for container processing — we think along with you. Practical, clear, and with an eye for the details that really matter.

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