Fruit Logistica Expo booth updates
Editor's note: These news items were gathered from media releases and booth information at Fruit Logistica, which took place April 5-7 in Berlin, Germany.
Online dimension measurement system uses LiDAR, graphics processing unit and artificial intelligence
The Caliper technology from Konatic permits automatic measurement, calibration and sorting of bulk food products.
Called Caliper, the machine is an automatic online dimensional measurement system for bulk products on a conveyor belt, by way of non-contact, 3D measurement conducted by Light Detection and Ranging, or LiDAR, computer processors and artificial intelligence without effort of calibration.
Caliper can be easily integrated into existing conveyor belt systems.
Prewash machine offers advantages
The GEWA AF prewash from Kronen gently cleans leaf vegetables while saving on water.
With the GEWA AF prewash machine, the special filling slide surrounds the product with water to ensure submersion, and the leafy vegetables are washed without any pinch or pressure points. The machine can process up to three tons of iceberg lettuce per hour, with water-to-product ratio of 4 to 1.
Molaer offers nanobubble generators
Molaer’s Neo nanobubble generators are available in three variants depending on industry, body of water and quality control requirements.
Nanobubbles are an efficient alternative to chemical cleaners. One single bubble is 2,500 times smaller than a grain of salt, and invisible to the human eye. Molaer develops nanobubble technology on an industrial scale and the company said the mini bubbles improve water quality and clarity.
For plant producers, generators purify the water with oxygen, keep algae at bay and prevent the formation of biofilms. This has a positive effect on the plants themselves, as the roots can grow better and the plant takes in more nutrients.
Sinclair offers print-on-demand technology
Print-on-demand technology from Sinclair can help manufacturers save on storage costs, as they no longer have to have different label designs at hand.
The device provides a blank label that it prints with variable data on-site and then sticks to the product. In direct thermal mode, the machine works at a speed of up to 720 units per minute.
The print-on-demand labels are available in assorted sizes and shapes and comply with European Union and Food and Drug Administration food safety requirements for direct contact with fruits and vegetables.
Tive offers non-lithium 5G tracker
Boston-based Tive offers a non-lithium 5G tracker that monitors fresh goods during transportation.
Tive introduced the device at the Fruit Logistica event.
Because of environmental reasons, Tive does not use lithium-ion batteries in its products. With a simple user interface, the device provides real-time information on the location, temperature, moisture, vibrations and lighting to which the cargo is exposed. The integrated 5G technology facilitates precise tracking of the delivery.
Craemer offers pallet box
The perforated SB3 pallet box from Craemer represents an innovation in the transporting of fruit. Constructed of food-safe polyethylene, the box is extremely robust, and the perforated walls ensure the products remain ventilated, while rounded interior corners protect the perishable cargo.
The box is available with three runners or 9 feet and weighs 41 or 39 kilograms depending on the variant. The 79-centimeter-tall container has a carrying capacity of 610 liters and a payload of 700 kilograms. The box is also optionally available with a transponder.
TLX2 thermal blanket protects perishable goods
The bright white TLX2 thermal blanket protects perishable goods from sunlight.
The bright white TLX2 thermal blanket protects temperature-sensitive goods from direct sunlight, as well, and provides a healthy microclimate that is both watertight and breathable.
New weighing tables offered from TopControl
With new, smart weighing tables, TopControl is making the packaging and repackaging process simpler and more efficient.
The tables, constructed with hygienic stainless steel, can be integrated in packaging lines or used on their own.
An integrated system scale, which uses a color-coded LED display to show the matching weight, or the missing or excess quantity, makes the packaging process especially manageable.
