SIZELAB X-Feed at Nordic Sugar Nakskov

Automated analysis of sugar samples in the laboratory

A digital setup with artificial intelligence and machine vision systems helped Nordic Sugar automate workflows and reduce the need for manual labor in the laboratory at the sugar factory in Nakskov.

The digitalized laboratory

As one of the most efficient sugar factories in Northern Europe, Nordic Sugar Nakskov performs many daily tasks of analyzing sugar samples in the laboratory. Using the traditional method of measuring crystal size distributions, Nordic Sugar was challenged by the time intensive analysis process and the potentially high margins of error due to the fact that the process took place manually.

Reduced need for manual labor

To meet these challenges, Nordic Sugar turned to us at Scangrading. We installed the SIZELAB X-Feed in the laboratory, and the digital setup enabled us to automate workflows and reduce the need for manual labor compared to using the traditional method for analysis. According to the laboratory technicians, there was a noticeable positive effect as a result of the digital setup.

Nordic Sugar Nakskov
SIZELAB X-Feed

Analysis using AI technology

Nordic Sugar Nakskov was under pressure, with many samples coming in to the laboratory every day, which was very time intensive. This challenge is eliminated using the SIZELAB X-Feed, where a special 10 sample feeder system makes it possible to analyze the samples in just a fraction of the time.

The SIZELAB X-Feed helps free up time in the laboratory

A special double vibrator system ensures that the crystals are separated before entering the camera view where the crystals are analyzed by camera imaging AI technology. This makes it possible to achieve very accurate results and reduce the risk of human errors. While the automated process takes place the laboratory technicians have more time to continue with other tasks.

Operators get faster access to test data from the laboratory

The SIZELAB X-Feed not only provides benefits in the laboratory, it also benefits the operators. When test results are ready, data is uploaded immediately in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This eliminates the need for laboratory technicians to enter data manually, freeing up even more time to perform more analyzes per day.

At the same time, operators can access the data in LIMS and can thus react faster to the results, which ensures high uptime in the production. The digital setup has been a great success at Nordic Sugar Nakskov, where workflows have been automated and streamlined in the laboratory and test results are more reliable, which helps to ensure a better end product.

SIZELAB X-Feed
Janus Egholm – Development Director at Scangrading

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