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May 5 , 2020

The act of buying a milking robot nowadays is common and easy but achieving an efficient and steady operation once on the farm is of greater importance. There is a necessity for continuity within a farm’s operation for both the herd and the farmer. With over 80 years of experience in milking, BouMatic understands the importance of carefree milking and drew upon their vast knowledge to introduce the new dimension of robot milking: The Gemini. This newest generation milking robot is ready to empower all sizes of dairy farms worldwide.

Advantages

The Gemini has numerous advantages to help dairy farmers achieve and maintain a successful, profitable operation. Such as:

Fast identification and monitoring of health problems with the extension of automatic inline measurement of somatic cell count.
Best in class cow focused milking according to the BouMatic milking philosophy with an upgraded vacuum system.
A clever hose guidance system to provide proper hose position under the cow.
Lower service costs supported with a custom designed service contract.
Extremely user-friendly software with a wealth of information and a time-of-flight camera technology for fast and accurate attachment.

Specific Characteristics

The new Gemini robot comes standard as a single box robot but is also available in a double box version to milk two cows at once, which is unique in the industry. The robot is suited to fit practically every farm layout. Each farm project starts with a customized farm setup drawing to provide optimal barn-layout and solution, with:

A compact all-in-one unit
Plug & Play Technology
An easy-to-service integrated technical room
Flexible and smart 2- and 3-way selection possibilities; these options are integrated with no need for extra fencing or gates
Milking from behind for easy cow treatment and maximum cow focus
Complete pre-milking routine conforming to core BouMatic milking principles with a separate pre-milk cup as part of the milking process

Not Just a Robot but a Full Concept

Ruud Schlenter, General Sales director of the BouMatic robotics division: “The technical masterpieces and advantages of the Gemini robot will benefit the farmer in day-to-day operational practice. With the Gemini, BouMatic provides a new generation robot that is very durable and user-friendly to operate. Combined with on-farm-, 24/7 call center support and customized service packages to unburden the farmer, BouMatic and its dealers are more ready than ever to meet the demands of modern dairy farmers in a rapidly changing dairy market. To emphasize the innovative solutions and high standard of the Gemini, BouMatic is offering a full concept and is the only supplier with a standard two-year factory warranty to show confidence.”

Financial clarity

“Of course, we are also mindful of the farmer’s financial position. Our financing and leasing options are customized to each dairy farmer’s situation and therefore offer the best individual fit to preserve him with financial clarity,” Ruud Schlenter explains.

Moving forward with Gemini

With the introduction of the new robot, BouMatic confirms that it is constantly moving forward, as are the wishes and needs of the dairy farmer. By taking the initiative and embracing challenges, BouMatic continuously provides systems that are efficient operationally, user-friendly, profitability minded, and ever more animal friendly. BouMatic plans to thrive for generations to come.

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