Softrim, a robotics-based cannabis de-leafing system, is promising to provide hand-trim quality at machine-trim volumes and rates. The next-generation system is designed to provide cannabis growers higher yields, lower labor costs, and increased end-user satisfaction through an improved final product.
Platform Robotics, headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan, will formally introduce its patent-pending Softrim 2000 and Softrim 1000 cannabis cultivation systems during MJBizCon 2024. The 2000 system caters to the outdoor segment; the 1000 system is targeted for the indoor segment. Both systems are capable of processing 1000 pounds of product per shift.
Softrim's blade-free operation allows natural flower formations to remain intact during processing of the raw flower, maintaining desirable levels of THC and retaining the flower's aroma.
The system is easy to learn and operate, reduces required labor, is extremely quiet, and is designed to ensure reliable operation. Bucked flower is placed into the machine's incoming hopper. The raw flowers then drop vertically over the rotating silicone fingers, which break the dried brittle sugar leaves off the dense flower. Processed buds and waste are captured separately.
The speed and direction of the fingers are programmable, and the combination for each strain can be saved when switching between flower strain types. One Softrim machine replaces several noisy rotary blade cutters, and consumes minimal power.
MJBizCon attendees can view the Softrim 1000 and 2000 systems December 3-6 at Booth #3825. Members of the company's sales and technical support teams will be on sight to showcase the system and answer inquiries.
