Automated scanning and butchering system and method of use

A method of automatically scanning and butchering meat, comprising:

• conveying a target object a one or more scanners on a conveyor belt of an automated scanning and butchering system, scanning said target object with a one or more scanners and creating a 3D Model thereof,
• identifying a trim line of said target object,
• conveying said target object toward a one or more saw assemblies on said conveyor belt, and
• cutting said target object with said one or more saw assemblies;
• wherein,
• said automated scanning and butchering system comprises a PLC system, a scanning system and a butchering system in data communication;
• said butchering system comprising a one or more saw assemblies, a conveyor system, a one or more cradles, and a first end and a second end;
• said one or more saw assemblies are arranged between said first end and said second end of said butchering system;
• said conveyor system comprises a conveyor comprising said one or more cradles configured to move items from said first end to said second end of said butchering system;
• said one or more cradles are configured to releaseably receive and hold a target object as said conveyor moves said target object from said first end to said second end of said butchering system;
• and
• said scanning system comprising a one or more scanners.