Coimbatore’s 86-year-old weighing machine maker launches AI-enabled machines
Venkatachalam & Co, an 86-year-old weighing machine manufacturer in Coimbatore, has launched AI-enabled machines designed for modern retail. These machines automate the weighing and labeling process, reducing the need for manual input. The company has evolved from traditional scales to advanced electronic systems, catering to various industries and enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
- ▪The new AI-enabled weighing machines can detect product weight and print labels automatically.
- ▪Venkatachalam & Co has been in business for over 80 years, evolving from manual to electronic weighing solutions.
- ▪The company has installed over five lakh machines in Coimbatore, emphasizing quick service and customer trust.
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A compact AI-driven weighing machine sits pretty on the table. Nearby, a colourful pile, replicas of dragon fruit, corn, and lettuce vie for attention. I pick up a dragon fruit and place it on the machine. It detects the weight as 10 grams, identifies the product, and prints a label. Immersive wall art with AI launched in Coimbatore“Imagine a supermarket with minimal human intervention. It is one of our standout innovations, an AI-enabled label printing machine designed for modern retail stores,” says Raghavendran Hari, managing director of Venkatachalam &Co that specialises in a range of electronic weighing machines including weigh bridges.
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