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Smart sensors have become indispensable in the food industry. Advanced cameras and artificial intelligence collect objective and accurate data, leading to significant efficiency gains for companies within this sector. During the Sensors in Food<\/a> congress , organized by Mikrocentrum, Entrepreneurs Society for the Food Industry (OSV), Next Tech Food Factories (NTFF), and Hygienic Design Network (HDN), companies showed how they are deploying smart sensors, in the meat industry and for rusk production, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing machine downtime<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Smart sensors help with predictive maintenance and quality control of machinery in food production, for example. Bas Krommenhoek, business development manager at Balluff Benelux<\/a>, explains that the company uses the Smart Automation and Monitoring System (SAMS). This system collects data via sensors about the functioning of machines, such as the bearings of motors. \u201cThis allows us to detect wear early and prevent unplanned downtime. This increases productivity and provides major savings in maintenance and energy consumption.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Checking packaged products<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Krommenhoek gave an insight into radar imaging<\/em>. This technology, already successfully used for inspections at airports, is now being tested in the food industry. Radar imaging uses electromagnetic waves to detect internal structures and is particularly suitable for inspecting packaged products, such as cheeses. Companies can also use it to identify impurities or foreign objects, such as plastic and metal particles. Krommenhoek emphasized that with the help of AI, Balluff not only collects data, but can also discover patterns and trends. This allows companies to further refine quality controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove defective products automatically<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bram de Vrught is managing director at Qing<\/a>, which develops visual systems powered by AI. Using devices such as stereo cameras, which capture images from multiple angles, and hyperspectral sensors, which detect electromagnetic radiation across a broad spectrum, Qing analyzes food products. This allows defective or abnormal products, such as a bottle without a lid, to be automatically removed from the production line, leading to higher product quality and less waste. The company works with Bolletje, among others. \u201cOur system ensures that every rusk meets quality standards,\u201d De Vrught said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensuring meat quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Smart sensors are also playing an increasing role in the meat industry. Jeroen Keunen, General Manager of Vision Partners<\/a>, elaborated on hyperspectral sensor technology, an advanced technique that goes beyond traditional methods such as spectroscopy and chemical analysis. It works like this: while humans only perceive visible light in the range of 380 to 700 nanometers, hyperspectral technology covers a much wider part of the electromagnetic spectrum. This makes it possible to measure chemical compositions of materials contactlessly and accurately. The technology can identify water, fats, proteins and sugars at specific wavelengths. The applications are versatile, ranging from detecting contaminants to analyzing product homogeneity. The company also uses deep learning. \u201cThis technique has revolutionized the field. We train our systems using datasets, leading to significant improvement in 3D imaging of products.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together with VION Food<\/a>, Vision Partners launched in the meat industry. Bart Peijnenburg, pork chain development specialist at VION, explained the project. \u201cWe regularly receive questions from customers about the hardness of the fat of our pigs, for example from an Italian trade group active in the bacon industry.\u201d Hyperspectral sensor technology, he explained, makes it possible to predict which carcasses are more likely to have the desired fat quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improving animal welfare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, VION is working with cameras equipped with built-in AI to improve animal welfare. This allows them to accurately monitor both animal behavior and environment. \u201cWe want to know how often an animal goes to the feed trough, how often it drinks and if fights are taking place. With the cameras, we can monitor this more closely.\u201d Smart sensors can also measure temperature, humidity, CO2 and ammonia in the pig house. This data is eventually presented to the pig farmer on a dashboard. This allows the latter to monitor everything and, when necessary, make adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Tech Event 2025<\/strong><\/h2>

The mini-conference Sensors in Food was organized by Mikrocentrum, Entrepreneurs’ Society for the Food Industry (OSV), Next Tech Food Factories (NTFF), and Hygienic Design Network (HDN), ahead of the Food Tech Event, May 14-15, 2025. This event is the one-stop shop for food production and processing. Entrepreneurs and managers from various sectors, including meat, fish, dairy, vegetable substitutes, AGF, bread, convenience and beverages, will come together to share the latest developments and insights.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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