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Sanitary automated greaser

Synova, a Bundy Baking solution, released the AccuTech Pan Greaser, which uses exclusive design technology to provide bakeries with accurate, sanitary and automated pan greasing technology. Bakeries can expect to reduce release agent usage, decrease sanitation needs and downtime, and increase throughput. Recipe-driven technology and simple changeover also reduce labor requirements. www.synovaoil.com

When production lines collide

Allied Bakery & Food Service Equipment announces its latest advancement in pizza production. A collaboration between two of its suppliers, this complete, fully automated high-production industrial line can produce artisan, restaurant-quality pizza using highly hydrated, long fermented, natural dough with full topping capabilities. This gives bakers the chance to create high-quality pies such as Neapolitan style pizza or get in on trends like pinsa, a Roman-style pizza. www.alliedbake.com

User-friendly, industrial cobot

Apex Motion released a new industrial, user-friendly cobot, the Baker-Bot MAX. It boasts double the payload (44 lbs.) of the Baker-Bot 10, is designed with greater reach of 67 in., and has a pallet height capacity of 96 in. This cobot can handle applications outside the threshold of other Baker-Bot models, is well suited for demanding industrial tasks and has minimal guarding requirements. www.apexmotion.com

Precise fine powder coverage

Axis Automation’s patented AXIS Duster delivers precise, uniform coverage for fine powders without using screens or vibration, which eliminates surging, streaking, bare spots, and waste or scrap products. It helps bakers maximize ingredient yield and eases supply chain strain. Customers report up to a 50% decrease in flour consumption. Standard sizes are available for faster delivery. www.axisautomation.com

Dual-fuel tunnel ovens

Babbco’s line of CleanBake tunnel ovens incorporates Dual-Fuel Hybrid Technology (gas and electric) for clean energy and reduced carbon footprint. This oven technology provides the same baking performance that customers have come to depend on. Bakers can achieve net-zero and sustainability objectives while enjoying low risk of entry for existing processes. www.babbcompanies.com

Mixing system flexibility

Spiromatic’s AGV-based mixing bowl handling system enables a fully automated batch mixing system that offers new levels of flexibility. The AGV runs 24 hours while being continuously charged through induction lines and can be allocated to multiple mixers/ lines. During the dough mixing process, the area where the AGV operates is accessible and available for cleaning or maintenance on parts of the system not running. www.spiromatic.com

High-performance film sealing

Cavanna Group’s ZERO5BMF is designed to work with thick, innovative films that require a longer sealing time. The machine can be applied to bakery applications where thick film is used as an oxygen barrier for products such as specialty breads or baked products that use a gas flush to increase shelf life. With BoxMotion film sealing technology, it reaches speeds over 300 pieces per minute. www.cavanna-usa.com

Optimized manufacturing and maintenance

DIOSNA introduces its IoT interface function to optimize process flows and maintenance planning. With condition and product quality monitoring through live data, the system transforms existing processes into Industry 4.0. Bakery-specific advantages include cross-machine recipe editor and integrated account management. Rapid data analysis enables optimized processes for companies with an existing PLC control system. www.diosna.com

Updated bagger design

Formost Fuji GTS Bagger will boast a new mechanical design that allows the machine to run quieter, smoother and more efficiently. These changes — including a newly designed overhead, improved bag hold-down and auto bag change design — reduce downtime and create efficiency on the plant floor. www.formostfuji.com

Avoid metal-to-metal contact

Henry & Sons developed the ZERO Contact device, which will stop metal-to-metal contact with VEMAG screws and housings. The new device can improve weight consistency, stop product giveaway and the wearing process of double screws and housings, and reduce temperature rise. www.dhenryandsons.com

Heavy-duty, long-lasting radius belt

Intralox’s new Series 2400 Radius belt reduces belt breakage and increases belt life. With a heavy-duty edge, it is a long-lasting, fault-tolerant radius conveyor belt for the food industry. The newest addition to the company’s line of radius conveyor belts, its design is paired with Intralox’s patented load-sharing edge technology, which reduces downtime and extends belt life by decreasing fatigue failures. www.intralox.com

From micro to Maxowave

J&K Ingredients has taken the microwave to the max. Maxowave is a dough conditioner specifically for use in yeast-raised baked goods that are heated in the microwave. This solution can be used to keep sandwiches, breads and rolls, stuffed pockets, pizza crust, biscuits, and more from becoming rubbery and to maintain their overall quality. It can be applied to any existing dough conditioning system to enhance the tolerance of microwaved baked goods. www.jkingredients.com

Performance-based control system

Multivac/Fritsch has a new performance-based control system for lines in the PROGRESSA range to make operations easy and intuitive. With the PROGRESSA Control, operators input the target production number, and the line will calculate all parameters necessary to achieve the desired output. With no highly technical settings or adjustments, mid-sized bakers can achieve superior results on their lines. www.fritsch-group.com

Croissant creation innovation

Rademaker’s Radini croissant system is an add-on to the Radini makeup line. The system is made up of three mobile units: spreading, turning and align unit, and a croissant moulder. This enables bakers to create croissants of different shapes and sizes in a consistent way. The flexibility of this module offers a minimum impact in terms of surface area, while bakers’ product range can be expanded. www.rademaker.com

A wirecut machine with an array of capabilities

Reading Bakery Systems introduces a new Thomas L. Green WCX Wirecut Machine with improved flexibility, control, safety features and sanitation. The expanded range of product capabilities includes standard and filled bars, multi-color products, filled and encapsulated cookies, pet treats, frozen dough applications, and more. Capable of producing throughput yields of up to 300 cuts per minute while maintaining a high accuracy and consistent piece weights. www.readingbakery.com

Software-supported x-ray system

Rexfab has partnered with Mekitec to offer North American bakeries an X-ray system with data reporting software that optimizes lines to run more efficiently and require less maintenance. The system records, classifies and organizes production data to be easily interpreted and gives bakeries an exceptional quality control system that minimizes food waste, achieves better traceability, and reduces costs and paperwork. www.rexfab.com

High-quality 3-D printer

Schubert Additive Solutions has launched its new PARTBOX 3-D printer. It delivers consistently high print quality to improve process reliability within packaging machines and efficiency in the packaging process. With its own streaming platform and printer, PARTBOX is a complete system that enables manufacturers to produce components directly in their own operations. www.schubert.group