08.22.16
Bühler and Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions agreed to expand their existing collaboration for increased innovation and market launches, further leveraging the opportunities of the Internet of Things. New products are expected for 2017.
The cooperation provides opportunities to leverage Bosch know-how in electronics, sensor technology and software around the Internet of Things for the food processing industry. The two companies successfully cooperated in a two-year research project to integrate Bosch MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) sensors into food production technology.
The results are promising: Individual rolls in rotating machines can now be equipped with wireless sensors to measure in real time temperature and vibration during the production process. This allows monitoring and optimization of the end product through better alignment of the rolls. Operators also benefit from predictive maintenance services, reducing downtime and operating costs. First applications from this intensified cooperation will be launched in 2017.
“We are excited to utilize this partnership to create process solutions and services that improve yield and performance at reduced operating costs for our customers,” stated Johannes Wick, CEO, Grains & Food at Bühler. “During the last two years Bühler and Bosch have established a good relationship and met the demanding requirements with first selected applications in grain milling.”
The cooperation provides opportunities to leverage Bosch know-how in electronics, sensor technology and software around the Internet of Things for the food processing industry. The two companies successfully cooperated in a two-year research project to integrate Bosch MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) sensors into food production technology.
The results are promising: Individual rolls in rotating machines can now be equipped with wireless sensors to measure in real time temperature and vibration during the production process. This allows monitoring and optimization of the end product through better alignment of the rolls. Operators also benefit from predictive maintenance services, reducing downtime and operating costs. First applications from this intensified cooperation will be launched in 2017.
“We are excited to utilize this partnership to create process solutions and services that improve yield and performance at reduced operating costs for our customers,” stated Johannes Wick, CEO, Grains & Food at Bühler. “During the last two years Bühler and Bosch have established a good relationship and met the demanding requirements with first selected applications in grain milling.”
