Targan’s automated chick sexing technology has surpassed processing one billion birds globally. The company is expanding into Europe, Oceania, Asia, and Latin America.
Targan, a leading animal AgTech company, announced a major milestone – its flagship technology WingScan™ has now processed more than one billion birds globally. The company has over 40 systems placed in hatcheries worldwide, with its early growth driven by commercial adoption in the United States and Canada.
As the first fully automated chick sexing system developed specifically for broiler hatcheries, WingScan uses advanced imaging and machine learning to automate the process. Across a wide variety of operational environments, the technology has proven to consistently separate male and female birds with an accuracy of 98%, delivering consistent performance while directly addressing industry-wide labor shortages and helping to improve bird welfare.
Ramin Karimpour
Ramin Karimpour, CEO and Founder of Targan said: “This milestone underscores the impact WingScan is having on poultry production globally. We set out to bring precision, efficiency, and scalability to an industry racing to keep up with the pace of demand for protein. Surpassing one billion birds processed is a powerful validation of that vision. WingScan is helping producers meet today’s challenges while building a stronger, more resilient future.”
The first half of 2025 has seen WingScan expand across Europe, with a number of agreements in place across Spain, Poland and Italy. As a result, Targan is investing in its European infrastructure to support continued deployment and long-term customer success – providing not only advanced technology, but also the expertise to guide producers through every stage of the transition.
Vincent Fevrier
Commenting on the move, Vincent Fevrier, VP of Sales and Marketing for EMEA, Asia, and Oceania said: “This achievement reflects the strong collaboration between our teams and our customers. Crossing the one billion bird mark is more than just a figure, it represents the trust our partners have placed in us to modernize their operations. As the industry evolves, producers are looking for scalable, future-ready solutions, and WingScan is delivering just that.”
Looking ahead, Targan is poised to build on this momentum with expansion plans in Oceania and Asia, Latin America and Brazil where interest in WingScan is strong. The company remains focused on delivering data-driven, automated technologies that enable earlier, smarter decision-making from hatchery to processing.