Case Study: FCC Medio Ambiente improves sorting efficiency and quality with AMP robotics

FCC enhances quality control, operational efficiency with AI-powered automation in Madrid facility

FCC Medio Ambiente/Environment, an environmental services leader in Spain, sought to modernize its La Campiña facility by using the latest technology to improve the quality and efficiency of its recycling operations. The challenge was to increase recovery rates and meet strict quality standards for recovered materials. To address this, the company turned to vendor AMP for an automated solution.

AMP implemented its Cortex intelligent robotics system to sort materials like PET, HDPE, and UBCs. This AI-powered automation from AMP significantly improved the facility's sorting consistency, efficiency, and flexibility to adapt to changes in the material stream. The results included a higher quality, less contaminated final product and the creation of higher-value positions by replacing a difficult manual task. AMP's reliable solution and collaborative support have led FCC to consider further robotic implementations.

FCC Medio Ambiente/Environment

Alfredo Vigre

Project Manager, Waste Treatment Department