BAKON introduces RedControl operating system
BAKON Food Equipment announced a new operating system for their machinery. It allows operators to control complex production systems through an intuitive dashboard.
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Mixing: How to scale up artisan bread production
Better-for-you preferences also apply to bread. Several mixing options help increase production volumes while still providing goods that still feel and taste artisan-made. The demand for healthier options in baked goods continues to rise, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified this trend.
VMI at iba ’23
VMI will feature a comprehensive range of equipment at its iba booth, catering to small and large-scale production, including automated mixing systems.
VMI brings mixing and fermenting solutions to iba
VMI will showcase its entire equipment range at iba, for small operations and industrial bakeries. Two of the company’s latest developments, a high-capacity fermenter and a new double-tool mixer, are among the highlights at the stand. VMI shared what visitors can look forward to, in an interview.
Cutting straight to the chase
For smaller and medium-sized operations and their footprint challenges, BAKON recently added a new solution to its portfolio of cutting equipment: the Pico ultrasonic cutting machine. The Dutch specialist introduced this solution in 2022 to bring an additional choice to its range of cutters.
VMI brings Phebus mixer to IBIE 2022
VMI shared in an interview the latest solutions that will be presented at its IBIE booth this year, in Las Vegas, from the latest planetary mixer, Phebus, to the Virtual Reality area.
Steps to dough consistency: VMI continuous mixing
Continuous mixers allow for all parameters to be constantly monitored and saved digitally, including ingredient stream rates, dough temperature, mixing energy input, throughput, mixer shaft speed, coolant temperatures, starts and stops, ingredient refill status, ingredient totalizers, dough totalizers, and many others.
The steps to dough consistency: VMI
Automated continuous mixing delivers real-time process assessment and consistency round the clock.
BAKON launches Pico ultrasonic cutting machine
BAKON introduced a new ultrasonic cutting machine, the PICO, designed for operations with smaller production volumes. It can be used for round and rectangular cakes, as well as for triangle-shaped products, in trays, or on cutting boards.
Bake smarter, not harder: WP BAKERYGROUP
Smart devices are quickly becoming an indispensable part of life inside the baking shop as they are on the outside. For in-store ovens, smart tools are being developed to make them more efficient and easier to operate for consistent results.
French companies launch 3D virtual bakery
In collaboration with major French players in the industrial bakery industry, the MEDEF International confederation has developed a 3D application called ‘Virtual Modern Bakery’.
Ideas from Mahot
The principle of the forked kneader came from the Mahot machine factory and provided mechanization of dough preparation. It has since proved itself in practice – and is still used today. The reason behind this is the technological proximity to French traditional, manual dough production.
