Making the cut
Automated scoring systems consistently execute cuts, using conventional cutting, ultrasonic cutting, or waterjet technology.
Automated scoring systems consistently execute cuts, using conventional cutting, ultrasonic cutting, or waterjet technology.
Replicating traditional methods of preparing buns, bagels and rolls on an industrial scale is a task with an extensive list of challenges, to achieve high-volume, consistent results. Flexibility and innovation joined in dedicated production lines help provide the answers for endless product variations.
Scoring is a process that requires skill and shows the bakerโs experience when done manually. Alternatively, as labor is becoming harder to find (and then keep), robots can efficiently take over the task; they will never need to stop and will perform constantly over time.
The COMJET with the WP Robot promises professional lye application combined with a robotic cutting plant.
MECATHERM handles projects around the world โ particularly in Africa, where many of the population (in western, central, southern and some eastern areas of Africa) consume crusty bread such as baguettes. The market is mainly dominated by traditional production methods.
The Dimassaba Group opened a new bakery in Luanda, Angolaโs capital city. The factory, which is called Dimapรฃo, uses a Mecatherm industrial bread line.
The IBIE 2019, International Baking Industry Exposition, will take place in Las Vegas from 8 to 11 September. On an area of approximately 65,032 m2, more than 1,000 exhibitors will display products and services that pertain to the baking industry.
Consultant Thomas Ismar of Zeppelin Systems GmbH says: โWe havenโt re-invented bun production, but we have made it more efficient and more flexible at the same time.โ
Rademaker has developed a new pastry production line. The Universal Pastry Line with its newly-developed controller can produce a wide variety of dough pieces highly flexibly.
Pizza is one of the most popular foods worldwide, and various plant constructors offer industrial pizza lines. Here is a small overview of the manufacturers and methods.
Sydney Cake House in Malaysia produces a wide variety of baked and frozen goods such as croissants, puffs, bread rolls and cakes. For these, the company focuses on products with Malaysian ingredients, together with western-style baked goods where it creates fusion style East meet West products.
iba 2018 will be the big event for MECATHERM. On a 750 m2 booth, the production lines architect will present three major innovations serving diversity and product quality. MECATHERM is launching a brand-new oven, unique on the market.