The smart answer to individual needs: DEBAG

To effectively meet distinct, unique sets of requirements from diverse in-store bakeries, DEBAG has bundled all its smart technology features, onto one platform, the e.BAKE.solutions. It comprises several sub-platforms:
+ e.ASSISTANCE – assistance systems for the automation of baking processes
+ e.CLEAN – solutions to help make oven cleaning simple and resource-
efficient
+ e.CONNECT – intelligent software for connected ovens, with features supporting energy optimization
+ e.CONTROL – tools for intuitive oven controls

“Under each of these, you will find several useful concepts, software but also hardware solutions to exactly meet all individual requirements,” Georg Schulze, head of International Sales at DEBAG, explains. He offered a comparison to illustrate different possible applications, taking the case of two different retailing chains, one in busy urban areas, with shops in city centers, and the other operating in sparsely populated, rural areas. “Assuming that the one in urban areas struggles with peaks of electricity consumption, here we can offer a solution, the PCM (Power Control Management), a combination of software and hardware enabling optimized baking capacity along with certain energy restrictions,” he explains. The Performance Control System (PCS) synchronizes and controls a group of ovens via a processor unit. The software assigns resources for the linked ovens, limiting power peaks from the outset, which helps avoid the power supply overload. Alternatively, a rather rural chain would have vast distances between the shops. “Here, I see a mandatory connection of all ovens via the internet as a good idea. Imagine how much time and other resources can be saved if, for example, a new baking program is introduced and can be instantly replicated elsewhere with a simple click from headquarters,” he adds.

SmartBake should be noted: this is part of the e.ASSISTANCE systems where the software detects the batch quantity and automatically adjusts the baking process parameters to it. “No matter if there is one baking tray with croissants or five, the color and crispiness will remain unchanged. I believe the consistency in quality – and I measure quality in evenness – is what helps our clients position their brands within the product category,” he adds. This is especially visible when running several shops, as consumer trust drives sales growth. In addition, “Shop-baking is show-baking,” he reminds us, “so a clean and hygienic oven is mandatory. We can assist in this area with our fully automated, liquid-based cleaning solutions.” Other smart solutions in the e.ASSISTANCE suite include the automatic program start function, automatic switch-on, door opening and soft-close systems, re-bake function, and e.Fresh – controllable fresh air inflow.

One of the requests DEBAG frequently receives is to connect and remotely access ovens, we learn. This is possible, and it is currently being carried out with the company’s next-generation FilialNet, its oven networking software that can connect an unlimited number of ovens, to help with the baking program management and control within the branch network, based on the in-depth data analyses it performs. FilialNet also helps connect other types of equipment in a similar way, including refrigeration units and air-conditioning systems, for example. Remote maintenance can be performed for all networked devices, which can be accessed via computers and mobile devices.

The DECON (DEBAG CONvection Oven) is DEBAG’s newest, multifunctional and smart in-store oven. Equipped with the optional cooking function and core temperature probe, it can bake, cook and refresh products, using 8.5% less energy consumption compared to similar technologies, the company shares.

This award-winning in-store baking oven is built for efficiency in operation and control. Its new one-touch interface can save up to 99 baking programs; it has a programmable timer and integrated proofing chamber operation. The DECON networking and remote maintenance can be done via FilialNet.