Food processing

Digital Food Factory of the Future

Under the heading “Digital Food Factory of the Future,” OnePlanet is working on sensor and digital technologies for the production of new proteins in several projects.

Digital Food Factory of the Future

In addition to autonomous systems, new forms of food production also contribute to the transition to a more sustainable and affordable food system. Under the heading “Digital Food Factory of the Future,” OnePlanet is working in several projects on sensor and digital technologies for the production of new proteins. Examples include protein production by fermentation or using microalgae. Such solutions contribute to accelerating the protein transition, the shift from animal to plant-based proteins.

REALM

This research is part of REALM, a large-scale project with European funding. In this project, international knowledge institutions and companies are developing an innovative, sustainable and cost-effective system for cultivating microalgae. To this end, OnePlanet is working on new sensors that can monitor the growth and physiological state of microalgae in real time. With this sensor data, OnePlanet is developing digital twins and predictive models essential for automating production and harvesting. This leads to better quality products, prevents their rejection (waste) and unnecessary use of energy and resources.

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