Optimized cocoa bean processing through advanced airflow control
Enhance cocoa bean processing efficiency with advanced airflow optimization for precise shell-to-nib separation. This technology integrates sensors and digital twin technologies to improve performance in winnowing stages, achieving up to 98% accuracy in separation.
Overview
This solution focuses on improving the efficiency of cocoa bean processing by optimizing airflow during the shell removal stage. By integrating advanced sensor systems and digital twin technologies, this approach enhances the precision of shell-to-nib separation. The technology is particularly beneficial for smaller-scale manufacturers, achieving up to 98% accuracy compared to larger systems' 93%. This improvement is pivotal for manufacturers aiming to maximize cocoa bean value through precise anatomical fractionation.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Adaptive Airflow Control: Utilizes positive air pressure mechanisms and refined airflow control based on sensor data.
- Sensor Integration: Incorporates spectroscopy, computer vision, and HPLC-PDA-MS/MS for enhanced operational accuracy.
- Digital Twin Technology: Facilitates real-time monitoring and adjustments, ensuring optimal airflow during processing.
Applications:
- Small-scale winnowing systems where precision and efficiency are critical.
- Cocoa processing facilities looking to improve shell-to-nib separation accuracy.
Technology readiness level
This technology is currently at TRL 2, indicating that it is in the early stages of development. Initial testing and concept validation are underway, with plans for further R&D implementations and data collection phases. The focus is on iterative improvements and real-world testing to enhance system performance and readiness for broader adoption.
About Landi Industries
Landi Industries is an engineering services firm founded in 2016 that provides comprehensive development across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development. The company operates using a Modified Agile Hardware Development (MAHD) framework and a Test-Driven Development (TDD) philosophy to integrate design, prototyping, simulation, and manufacturing support. By acting as an outsourced R&D partner, Landi Industries assists clients—ranging from startups to publicly traded companies—in transitioning from initial product concepts through to full-scale, retail-ready production. Their technical capabilities span specialized areas such as high-speed circuit design, firmware development for IoT systems, rapid fabrication, and reverse engineering, all backed by expertise in regulatory standards across industries like medical, automotive, and aerospace.
The firm focuses on bridging the gap between complex engineering solutions and business ROI, helping manufacturing leaders reduce waste and optimize operational costs through data-driven process improvements. By offering services that include end-to-end product lifecycle management, DFM (Design for Manufacturing) consulting, and custom fabrication, they enable clients to de-risk projects and achieve critical milestones. Landi Industries emphasizes technical transparency and strategic collaboration, working closely with product leaders to ensure that architectural decisions are aligned with both market needs and long-term business objectives. Their work has supported a diverse array of applications, including specialized thermal management, water sterilization technology, and consumer wearable devices.
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