GEA DairyProX Brings Automated Milking Technology to Conventional Dairy Parlors

GEA is introducing DairyProX, a new semi-automated milking system designed to help dairy farmers modernise conventional milking parlors without replacing their existing installations.

Unveiled ahead of EuroTier 2026, DairyProX combines manual teat cup attachment with GEA’s In-Liner-Everything technology, automating several key stages of the milking process directly inside the teat cup.

The system has been developed specifically for conventional milking parlors with a subway, offering dairy producers an opportunity to improve labour efficiency, milking consistency and hygiene while making greater use of automation.

In-Liner-Everything Technology Automates Key Milking Processes

At the heart of DairyProX is GEA’s In-Liner-Everything technology, which is already used in the company’s fully automated milking systems.

Unlike fully automatic milking solutions, DairyProX retains manual attachment of the milking unit. Once attached, however, the system automatically manages several stages of the milking routine within the teat cup.

These processes can include:

• Teat stimulation and preparation.
• Automated teat cleaning.
• Dipping procedures.
• Milking process management.
• Teat cup backflushing.

By standardising these procedures, DairyProX aims to reduce variations associated with manual milking routines and support consistent milking quality and hygiene.

Automated stimulation and udder preparation can also help promote milk flow while supporting teat condition and udder health.

For dairy farmers, this approach offers a way to introduce additional automation without making the substantial investment required to replace an entire conventional milking installation.

Pilot Farms Report Labour Savings and Improved Milking Performance

Initial experience from GEA’s pilot farms in the United States indicates that DairyProX could deliver significant operational benefits.

According to the company, participating farms were able to nearly halve labour requirements in the milking parlor while increasing the number of cows milked by more than one-third using the same facilities.

The pilot results also indicated shorter overall milking times, a reduction in somatic cell count of up to 30%, and a slight decline in mastitis cases.

These findings suggest that semi-automated milking technology could help dairy producers address several important operational challenges simultaneously, including labour availability, herd throughput, milk quality and udder health.

While results will depend on individual farm conditions and management practices, the initial findings highlight the potential of integrating automation into existing milking infrastructure.

North American Launch to Support Further Global Development

GEA will initially introduce DairyProX in North America, targeting selected conventional milking parlors equipped with a subway.

Experience from the company’s US pilot farms and the initial North American rollout will provide valuable insights into the system’s performance across different dairy operations.

GEA also plans to use this experience to evaluate opportunities for adapting the technology to additional milking systems and international markets.

Drawing on its experience in both conventional and automated milking technologies, the company aims to assess different regulatory requirements, farm configurations and operational needs as it works towards making DairyProX available to dairy producers worldwide.

GEA to Showcase DairyProX at EuroTier 2026

GEA will present DairyProX at EuroTier 2026, taking place from 10–13 November in Hanover, Germany.

Visitors will be able to explore the new milking technology at the company’s exhibition stand in Hall 13, Booth C25.

The launch highlights the growing role of automation in conventional dairy farming, demonstrating how technologies that were traditionally associated with fully automated systems can increasingly be integrated into existing milking infrastructure.

By combining manual attachment with automated milking routines, GEA DairyProX offers a potential pathway for dairy farms seeking to improve productivity, reduce labour demands and maintain consistent milk quality without completely replacing their existing parlors.