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Of course, the reality remains that quality changes every season. Still your customers will expect the same high standards. Labor shortages and strict demands add to the pressure, making it harder to run an efficient operation. With Ellips AI grading technology, however, you can optimize every aspect of your operations and stay ahead. ## AI-driven apple grading. What’s in it for you? Watch the video to discover all benefits:   ### Ready to grow your business but struggle with quality, costs, and labor? Introducing the Elisam-Ellips AI apple grader—trusted by leading growers worldwide to consistently deliver top-quality apples, even when weather and growing conditions challenge your crop. Boost throughput, cut costs, and maintain your hard-earned reputation for excellence—all with less labor. ![Scherm_afbeelding 2025-01-31 om 11.19.35](https://insights.ellips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.19.35.png?width=4076&height=2296&name=Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.19.35.png) ![Scherm_afbeelding 2025-01-31 om 11.23.11](https://insights.ellips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.23.11.png?width=4036&height=2278&name=Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.23.11.png)   ### Make every apple count with consistent quality Quality shifts with every season, batch and variety, yet customers expect perfection. Defects vary in shape, size, and color—some are barely visible but turn into major issues later. With the power of AI, every apple counts—giving you complete control over quality and efficiency. With advanced singulation and rotating cups, every apple is perfectly positioned for accurate imaging—grading each one for size, shape, color, weight, and overall quality. ![Scherm_afbeelding 2025-01-31 om 11.20.20](https://insights.ellips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.20.20.png?width=4080&height=2286&name=Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.20.20.png)   ### See the unseen with AI grading  Ellips’ advanced cameras offer a 360° view of each apple, while internal quality technology penetrates beneath the surface. With True-AI, even the most challenging defects are caught with pinpoint accuracy, maximizing your returns, satisfying customer demands, and ensuring peace of mind as you deliver premium apples.**** ![Scherm_afbeelding 2025-01-31 om 11.20.31](https://insights.ellips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.20.31.png?width=4070&height=2262&name=Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.20.31.png) ![Scherm_afbeelding 2025-01-31 om 11.21.52](https://insights.ellips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.21.52.png?width=4054&height=2268&name=Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.21.52.png)   ### Handling all kinds of apples Ensure consistent quality—batch after batch, season after season. Whatever the size, shape, or variety of your apples, the Elisam machine handles them all. It’s your long-term solution, designed to keep your business ahead and secure your legacy for generations to come. ### Speed that matches your capacity goals  In your business, every minute counts—so does every apple. Increase efficiency, speed up throughput, and grow your customer base with AI grading built for your ambition to succeed. With AI, you grade faster, confidently tackling lower-quality batches— without slowing down. ![Scherm_afbeelding 2025-01-31 om 11.24.14](https://insights.ellips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.24.14.png?width=4044&height=2138&name=Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.24.14.png)   ### Fully automated to reduce labor Labor shortages are stressful, driving up costs and errors as you rush to meet deadlines. But with the fully automated AI apple grader, those worries disappear. Spend less time managing a workforce and more time confidently growing your business. ![Scherm_afbeelding 2025-01-31 om 11.23.23](https://insights.ellips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.23.23.png?width=4068&height=2252&name=Scherm_afbeelding%202025-01-31%20om%2011.23.23.png)   ## Want to know if this AI grader in something for you? Your apple business is unique. It’s why every partnership we have with customers is different. With complex individual needs, business pressures, harvest characteristics and more. Our aim is to work closely with you to focus on what will work for your specific packhouse and maximize your return on investment. ### Ready to revolutionize your business? - --- Maximize throughput with less labor - --- Improve quality consistency - --- Get the most value out of each produce ![Levi](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/Ellips_Group_August2023/images/levi.jpg) Contact us or request a demo [Contact Levi](https://info.ellips.com/en/contact-us) [Request demo](https://info.ellips.com/en/book-demo) ![CTA_apple_3](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/CTA_apple_3.png) ### Do you want to discover more valuable insights? --- [![](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Apple-King-drone_shot_1-1.jpg)](https://insights.ellips.com/customers/deep-learning-apple-grading-at-apple-king) [Apples](https://insights.ellips.com/customers/deep-learning-apple-grading-at-apple-king) ## [Apple King achieves groundbreaking grading results with Ellips True-AI](https://insights.ellips.com/customers/deep-learning-apple-grading-at-apple-king) [![](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/Consistent%20Apple%20Quality%20with%20Ellips%20AI%20Grading%20Technology.jpg)](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/how-can-you-ensure-desired-apple-quality-and-consistency) [Apples](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/how-can-you-ensure-desired-apple-quality-and-consistency) ## [How can you ensure desired apple quality and consistency?](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/how-can-you-ensure-desired-apple-quality-and-consistency) [![](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/inzet-3-Sep-04-2023-08-44-31-1051-AM.jpg)](https://insights.ellips.com/customers/starr-ranch-growers-chooses-optical-apple-grading-technology-from-ellips-elisam-2) [Apples](https://insights.ellips.com/customers/starr-ranch-growers-chooses-optical-apple-grading-technology-from-ellips-elisam-2) ## [This is why Starr Ranch Growers chose Ellips-Elisam after 5 years of tremendous studies.](https://insights.ellips.com/customers/starr-ranch-growers-chooses-optical-apple-grading-technology-from-ellips-elisam-2) ![Ellips](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Ellips_Group_August2023/images/logo.svg "Ellips") - 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