Gearbox sets new quality standards in monitoring, grading and control by converting data and insights into efficient crop, fruit and flower handling through vision, AI and robotics. By developing, designing and building advanced and data savvy machinery and equipment, hortibusiness, food and agriculture are enabled with the highest possible degree of control over their product quality. Their digital workforce consisting of a quality inspector, cultivation assistant and harvest assistant, makes the sector smarter every day.
Strategic growth with Pliant
In late 2023, Gearbox took a major leap forward by merging with Pliant, a leading software developer with over 20 years of experience. Together, they bring unmatched expertise in vision software, AI algorithms, and robotics. Gearbox, with a majority interest in the venture, now boasts a team of over 60 experts, expanding their reach in high-tech automation and further solidifying their position in the market. The combined strength of their product portfolios enables significant opportunities for growth, not just in the horticulture sector, but on an international scale.
Offshore solutions
Through Pliant Offshore, Gearbox now extends its services beyond agriculture, entering the offshore and maritime sectors. Pliant Offshore provides 3D measuring solutions and control software to support installations and maintenance of critical structures like cables, turbines, and vessels, driving efficiency and cost savings in complex offshore operations.
Together, Gearbox and Pliant are shaping the future with high-tech innovations, from the food and flower industries to offshore operations, supporting smarter, easier processes through cutting-edge technology.
