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Sortera uses physical AI to double capacity in a Tennessee sorting facility - The Robot Report

therobotreport.com·May 24, 2026

Sortera Technologies has launched its second AI-powered processing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee, effectively doubling its annual processing capacity to 240 million pounds of recycled metals. This facility aims to provide high-purity recycled materials for various industries, reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints while supporting domestic manufacturing.

Sortera Technologies' successful deployment of AI-driven sorting technology to double the processing capacity at its new Tennessee facility highlights a significant shift towards localized, sustainable industrial operations. This showcases the potential for robotics and AI in optimizing resource recovery and supply chains, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing carbon footprints, which are critical considerations for those involved in industrial robotics and sustainable manufacturing.

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