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[Videos](https://insights.ellips.com/videos) - [Careers](https://ellips.com/careers/) ![Flag en](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Ellips_Group_August2023/images/en.svg "Flag en") en [![Flag nl](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Ellips_Group_August2023/images/nl.svg) nl](https://comont-bitlidzha.savviihq.com/temporary-test) [Contact](https://ellips.com/contact/) [Client portal](https://ellips.com/client-portal/) Blueberries |  Published February 14, 2024 | Reading time: 2 Minutes # Discover the powerful benefits of AI at Blueberry Convention Written by: **Adriaan Vet** ![Adriaan Vet](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/adriaan-1.jpg) ![Discover the powerful benefits of AI at Blueberry Convention](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/Blueberry%20Convention%202024%20-%20site-1.png "Discover the powerful benefits of AI at Blueberry Convention") #### **Are you also going to the [Blueberry Convention 2024](https://nabc.blueberry.org/events/the-blueberry-convention/)?** Whether you want to make your first step with automation or if you want to discover the latest AI solution for blueberry grading. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you on our booth #31-32. Let's talk about the latest developments to expand your business potential. - Are you short on grading capacity? - Do you suffer from quality inconsistency across seasons, batches and varieties? - Trouble sorting out defects from difficult batches? Delivering consistent quality, on time and at the best price. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers great opportunities to ensure superior blueberry quality at great speed. ## What are the powerful benefits of AI for your blueberry grading? ![blueberry ai](https://insights.ellips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blueberry%20ai.png?width=259&height=388&name=blueberry%20ai.png) Innovations cannot stop. The next generation of grading is called [True-AI.](https://ellips.com/grading-solutions/artificial-intelligence-grading-technology/) You can now update your [Elifab grading machine](https://ellips.com/grading-solutions/elifab-grading-machine/) with this new AI technology.  Are you struggling sorting out challenging defects from difficult batches? 1. True-AI gives you maximum returns, less waste and less labor required with powerful defect detection. 2. This advanced technology offers you that perfect match, all day, every day. Perfectly graded produce, a 100% match with customer requirements, regardless of the batch quality. 3. True-AI is your operator’s new best friend. With enhanced effectiveness, time savings and simplicity, your operator easily improves customer satisfaction and your reputation as a preferred supplier. ### Why is True-AI changing the game? ✅ Outstanding grading improvements of challenging defects such as dehydration (shrivel), cracks, stem tears and mold. ✅ With grading performance moving towards 100% detection accuracy, you can fully trust the grading results.  ✅ Operator’s tasks will be less complex and more automated. Less operator input is required because our True-AI software has been trained to find defects all on its own.  ### **Why do leading companies choose Elifab grading machines?** 1. **Maximize throughput with less labor** Every produce count, every single minute of grading is important – it’s why [Elifab](https://ellips.com/grading-solutions/elifab-grading-machine/) are built for speed and exceptional capacity. Such huge throughput will transform your business productivity, profitability and reduce dependance on labor. ** 2. Meet all demands with maximum uptime** The machine must keep running at full speed. You want a reliable grader who knows what it's doing to meet all customer demands with accurate defect detection. **3. Consistent quality is everything** By consistently achieving your client’s quality requirements every season, it takes your reputation to the next level. With every fruit graded correctly, you’ll maximize the return on each harvest.   ### What are your ambitions and challenges?  Whether you want to make your first step with automation or if you want to discover the latest AI solution for blueberry grading. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you on our booth #31-32. Let's talk about the latest developments to expand your business potential. **You can contact me or book a demo in advance. Talk to you soon in Tucson.** ### Ready to revolutionize your business? - --- Maximize throughput with less labor - --- Improve quality consistency - --- Get the most value out of each produce ![sam kastel 400x400](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/sam%20kastel%20400x400.jpg) Contact us or request a demo [Contact Sam](https://info.ellips.com/en/contact-us-elifab-usa) [Request demo](https://info.ellips.com/en/book-demo-elifab-usa) ![CTA_blueberry_3](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/CTA_blueberry_3.png) ### Do you want to discover more valuable insights? --- [![](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/Blueberry%20grading%20consistent%20quality.jpg)](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/blueberry-quality-consistency) [Blueberries](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/blueberry-quality-consistency) ## [How can you ensure desired blueberry quality and consistency?](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/blueberry-quality-consistency) [![](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/elifab-ellips-berries-sorting-grading-3-Sep-04-2023-08-45-36-3703-AM.jpg)](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/elifab-presents-new-blue-berries-machine) [Blueberries](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/elifab-presents-new-blue-berries-machine) ## [Elifab presents the new blueberry grading machine.](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/elifab-presents-new-blue-berries-machine) [![](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/How%20Costa%20Berries%20uses%20Elifab%20AI%20grader%20to%20deliver%20premium%20blueberries%20in%20a%20single%20shift.jpg)](https://insights.ellips.com/customers/how-costa-berries-uses-elifab-ai-grader-to-deliver-premium-blueberries-in-a-single-shift) [Blueberries](https://insights.ellips.com/customers/how-costa-berries-uses-elifab-ai-grader-to-deliver-premium-blueberries-in-a-single-shift) ## [How Costa Berries uses Elifab AI grader to deliver premium blueberries in a single shift](https://insights.ellips.com/customers/how-costa-berries-uses-elifab-ai-grader-to-deliver-premium-blueberries-in-a-single-shift) ![Ellips](https://insights.ellips.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Ellips_Group_August2023/images/logo.svg "Ellips") - 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