Month: May 2025

At Exeter Engineering, we make equipment for a variety of fresh produce applications. We are especially well-known for our optical sorters, with their industry-leading AI-powered ID Technology sorting suite. Over our decades of business, we knew that we had developed a good reputation in our “home” market in North America. Turns out people know us worldwide!

When a client in Australia contacted us about their mango packing needs, we knew just what to offer. The Sidewinder is one of our workhorse optical sorters. It’s good for a variety of produce types, including mango. We explained to our Aussie friends how the Sidewinder works: after gentle singulation, each mango is rotated 360 degrees under our high-definition, multi-spectral cameras. Those images are instantly analyzed and compared to our custom database of imagery, developed for each customer based on our vast library. Better imagery means better decisions means the best results on the market today.

They were convinced. We’re currently setting up and testing the Sidewinder’s camera box at the main plant, with the transport lanes taking shape down at the south plant. Soon, the entire sorter will be on its way down under. And a few weeks after that, our friends in Oz will be operating their Sidewinder…and will get to know the kind of quality engineering and construction Exeter Engineering has built our reputation on.

If you’re in the mango game, no matter where you are in the world, get in touch and see how the Sidewinder by Exeter Engineering.

The AccuVision XXL is our largest sorter and is designed for watermelons and pumpkins. This machine was in use for years with one of our customers. They’ve recently traded-in this machine for a different model so we decided to refurbish it before we find it a new home. As part of that refurbishment, we are upgrading the camera box with new lighting, upgraded cameras and a new wiring system. The upgrades will allow this AccuVision XXL to offer industry-leading sorting of watermelons or pumpkins by weight, shape, size or external defects. 

The carrier system is undergoing a similar upgrade at the South Plant. When we’re done with all the work, this AccuVision XXL will be factory fresh and ready to start a new life. This refurbishment is possible because of the quality engineering and construction that goes into every piece of equipment we make. If you’re interested in this AccuVision XXL or in any of the other equipment we offer, get in touch!