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SmartWing: AI-driven poultry wing processing

  • 14 April 2025

At VIV Asia 2025, IFEC proudly introduced SmartWing, the first AI-driven poultry wing processing and portioning system. Combining AI-powered inspection, advanced camera technology, and precision engineering, SmartWing delivers unmatched efficiency and automation in poultry processing.

SmartWing’s Innovative Features

  • AI-powered defect detection – Identifies blood spots, broken bones, and skin damage
  • High-tech anatomical cutting – Precisely portions wing tips, mid wings, and drumettes
  • Automated grading & sorting – Detects and removes B-grade wings before processing
  • Optimized for speed & accuracy – Processes up to 8,000 wings per hour, handling left and right wings simultaneously
  • Meets the highest hygiene & safety standards

A Game-Changer for the Poultry Industry

According to David Hazenbroek, Founder of IFEC, “SmartWing is ideal for food service, retail, and the Asian market. It reduces handling, logistics, and labor by up to 80%, significantly increasing efficiency and profitability.”

Back Meat Harvester – Efficient Front Half Processing

Alongside SmartWing, IFEC showcased the Back Meat Harvester – Front Half Edition, designed to maximize meat yield with a 3,000 pieces per hour capacity. 

Key features include:

  • Perfect carcass alignment with a cone-locking mechanism
  • Automated separation of back meat and remaining carcasses
  • Premium-quality back meat, ideal for further processing or BBQ snacks

With a compact footprint and easy operation, this machine is the perfect upgrade for poultry processors.

MATRIX 1.0 – The Ultimate Multifunctional Meat Portioning Machine

The MATRIX 1.0 by IFEC is the only multifunctional boneless meat portioning machine in the industry. It offers maximum flexibility, minimal investment, and a space-saving design, making it the ultimate solution for processing various boneless products, including diced and sliced portions.

Seamless Flexibility with EasySwitch System

The EasySwitch system enables quick switching between different cutting patterns and easy dismantling of cutting molds for cleaning. Whether you're producing a variety of boneless products or expanding into new markets, the MATRIX 1.0 delivers full automation and efficiency.

One Machine, Multiple Cutting Options

  • Dicing (cubes)
  • Lengthwise slicing (thick and thin strips)
  • Horizontal slicing (top-layer cutting, butterfly cuts, or thin steak slices)
  • Vertical slicing (variable thickness for specialized cuts like breast-tip triangles)

Equipped with an automatic blade positioning system and an easy-click mold exchange, it ensures smooth operation with minimal downtime.

Key Benefits

  • Compact, space-saving design
  • EasySwitch system for fast cutting pattern changes
  • Custom cutting molds using advanced 3D printing
  • Integrated CIP (Clean-in-Place) system for top-tier hygiene

IFEC – Pioneering Innovation in Poultry & Meat Processing

Although IFEC is a young company, its founders bring decades of industry expertise. 

Their mission is to develop compact, high-efficiency processing machines that:

  • Maximize profitability
  • Enhance sustainability
  • Reduce labor dependency

Experience IFEC at IFFA 2025

Following its success in Asia, SmartWing will be introduced to the European market at IFFA 2025. Visit IFEC to witness this breakthrough technology firsthand!

www.ifec.nl

IFFA 2025 | Hal 11.0 Stand F20


Source: Vakblad Voedingsindustrie 2025