Flexible Bakery Automation Built for Real-World Production
Midwest Engineered Systems (MWES) will debut the BakerMateTM —a collaborative robot platform designed specifically for the baking industry— at The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), taking place September 14–17, 2025 in Las Vegas.
Responding to the needs of retail, commercial, and wholesale bakers aiming to improve production effectiveness, MWES developed a flexible cobot system that’s easily reconfigurable to perform a wide range of bakery operations. With a user-friendly interface and fast, tool-less changeovers, the BakerMate can take on multiple high-labor tasks, including:
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- Rack Loading & Unloading
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- Depanning Delicate Products
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- Decorating and Finishing
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- Packaging
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- Palletizing
“We heard from bakers that they needed a solution with better hygienic design than what’s currently available—without sacrificing versatility or ease of use,” said Chuck Sena, Food Systems Business Manager at MWES. “The BakerMate addresses both.”
Built on a welded stainless steel, open-frame design, the BakerMate cobot platform is engineered for easy cleaning and sanitation. The system’s interchangeable end-of-arm tools make it quick to switch between applications, while a recipe-driven interface allows operators to change SKUs with minimal downtime.
“Bakers are looking for multi-functional equipment that solves common pain points,” Sena added. “Whether it’s reallocating labor, increasing throughput, reducing scrap, or improving ergonomics and safety, the BakerMate gives them a powerful and flexible solution.”
MWES will be demonstrating the BakerMate performing rack loading in Booth 1447, West Hall, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
“Bakers are looking for multi-function equipment that will address some of their most common challenges. Whether they are interested in redeploying labor, increasing throughput, reducing scrap, or addressing ergonomic and safety issues, the BakerMate platform can help,” Sena commented.
See the BakerMate in Action at IBIE 2025
MWES will be demonstrating the BakerMate performing rack loading in Booth 1447, West Hall, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Visitors interested in seeing the system in operation can use a special MWES promo code when they register for IBIE and Receive 20% off the registration fees. Use promo code: EXH1447
IBIE is the premier trade show for the baking industry in North America, attracting visitors from retail, commercial, and wholesale bakeries around the world. IBIE is held every three years and includes a full range of educational programming, product demonstrations, and displays of innovative technologies and processes.
