Authored by Brandon Mulnix
The Count That Drives Everything
If you’re a Production Manager, you know how critical accurate egg counts are to keeping egg flow smooth and operations efficient. Whether you’re managing cage-free or conventional systems, the struggle with traditional infrared (IR) counters is all too familiar.
Frequent miscounts. Daily cleaning. Constant second-guessing.
Now imagine a solution that’s 99% accurate, requires less maintenance, and helps you make better production decisions — all without the frustration.
Let’s explore how this best-cast scenario is possible with camera-based counters like EggSight®.
The Problem with IR Counters
Production managers across the industry share the same frustration: unreliable egg counts.
When counts are off, it leads to:
- Staff manually adjusting production numbers
- Mistrust in the data
- Over- or underestimating inventory
- Wasted labor cleaning and recalibrating IR sensors
To get better results, many teams end up cleaning IR counters daily. With dozens to maintain, the task is tedious, and it’s easy to accidentally bump one out of alignment, making things worse.
Rollbacks create additional headaches: too many counted eggs (leading to cracks or checks), or too few (dragging down system speeds). And as egg belts get wider, IR counters struggle even more to keep up.
For belts smaller than 6”, there are ways to ensure your IR counters are as accurate as possible. Proper placement is essential for an IR counter to work accurately. That’s why we’ve designed custom brackets (available for all belt widths) that stay secure even if bumped, maintain the optimal counting angle, and allow easy access for cleaning. Using a bracket built specifically for your operation helps you get the best performance from your existing IR counter.
Here’s the bottom line: IR technology hasn’t kept pace with the needs of wider belts for modern egg production, and we understand how frustrating it is when your counters are just not getting the job done.
The EggSight® Solution: Accuracy Without the Hassle
Camera-based counters like EggSight® are built for today’s egg production environments. Unlike IR counters, cameras offer high precision with far less daily upkeep.
And when accuracy drives your decisions, better data leads to better outcomes.
Why EggSight® Works
The EggSight® vision detection system isn’t just better — it’s smarter, more reliable, and built for modern egg production. Combining 40+ years of egg flow innovation from Prism Controls with the power of AI and cutting-edge vision tech, EggSight® delivers on what matters most: accurate counts, better decisions, and smoother egg flow.
Here’s why EggSight® just makes sense for belts larger than 6”.
Precision You Can Trust
Every egg is identified and tracked individually, even in high-density zones or rollback situations. The system avoids double-counting and knows the difference between an egg, a shadow, or a feather — ensuring only the right things are counted.
AI-Driven Machine Learning
EggSight® gets smarter over time. Trained in both cage and cage-free environments, it continuously improves its recognition skills to match your unique farm setup.
Intelligent Recognition
Whether you’re running brown eggs, white eggs, or both — EggSight® doesn’t need manual adjustments. Its recognition software is optimized to handle any belt type, from elevators to rod conveyors.
Less Cleaning, Less Hassle
EggSight® requires less maintenance than traditional IR counters. Plus, its camera can be placed farther from the belt, reducing exposure to contaminants.
Real-Time Visibility
Log in from your NOAH or REF to see exactly what EggSight® sees. The live preview lets you monitor egg flow in real-time — no need to walk the floor.
Built for Performance
- Shadow Recognition: Avoids false counts caused by lighting or movement
- High Egg Density? No Problem: Trained to accurately count in densely packed areas
- Rollback Tracking: Recognizes reverse movement and prevents over-counting
- Whites & Browns: Counts all egg types with no calibration required
- Easy Installation: Works at a wide range of distances and on any belt, elevator, or conveyor
- Less Contamination: Mounts further from belts for a cleaner, safer setup
What It Looks Like to Get Started
Making the switch is simpler than you might think. Here’s the quick process to get you out of the headache of inaccurate counts.
- Evaluate Your Needs. We discover what level of accuracy you require.
- Share Your Setup. Take a few photos of your current equipment and belt layout.
- Talk to Our Team. We’ll guide you to the best-fit vision counter for your operation.
Real Accuracy. Real Peace of Mind.
Imagine knowing — not guessing — how many eggs are on your belts. Imagine data you can rely on to make confident decisions and run a more efficient operation.
EggSight® isn’t just a camera. It’s a better way to manage your entire egg flow.
It’s time to trust your egg counts again
Don’t let outdated IR counters hold you back. Call our team at 1-844-477-4764 to start trusting your egg counts.
Click here to visit our website to learn more about EggSight®.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article. We’re dedicated to helping you sleep better at night — knowing your egg counts are accurate.