Sorting and feeding line Neon

Overview
TOMRA Neon is an intelligent pre-grading machine for machine-harvested fresh blueberries. Durable, easy to clean and compact for integration into existing blueberry processing lines. The TOMRA Neon removes over 95% of clusters and over 90% of green and red berries to maximize optical grader efficiency and reduce manual sorting.

Key benefits

• Maximizes optical grader efficiency by removing clusters and unripe/overripe berries before downstream grading.
• Compact, durable design and easy-to-clean construction for seamless integration into processing lines.
• Reduces manual sorting requirements, increasing throughput consistency.

Performance

• Removes over 95% of clusters.
• Removes over 90% of green and red (unripe/overripe) berries.
• Throughput capability: up to 500 berries per second (peak).
• Example operational point: maintain up to 280 berries/sec output with ~40% fruit removal depending on configuration.

Technology

• AI-based image analysis distinguishes clusters from groups of individual berries.
• Intuitive user interface for operation and parameter settings.
• Internal fall-through chute for debris and non-product material removal.

Applications

• Pre-grading machine-harvested fresh blueberries to prepare fruit for downstream optical graders or further processing for the fresh market.

Technical specifications

• Product type: pre-grading machine for blueberries.
• Primary function: cluster removal and removal of green/red berries.
• Throughput: up to 500 berries/sec (typical operational examples include ~280 berries/sec with higher removal rates).
• Technology: AI-based image analysis for cluster detection and berry classification.
• Design: compact, durable, easy to clean; includes internal debris fall-through chute.
• Intended use: integrated into existing blueberry processing lines to optimize optical grader performance.