How to sort beetles, larvae and pupae in a single round?
The rise of protein-rich nutrition is reshaping the food industry, and novel food is taking center stage. Whether for human consumption or animal feed, demand is accelerating. But with that growth comes a new set of challenges: how do you scale up without compromising on quality, safety, or efficiency?
Processing novel food, like insects, requires more than just volume. As regulations become clearer and more stringent, producers face increasing pressure to meet high standards for hygiene, traceability, and product consistency. Many existing systems simply aren’t built for what the future demands.
At Optimum Sorting, we turn this complexity into clarity with smart, high-performance technology. Our systems enable the separation of different insect life stages and unwanted particles in a single, optimized step. This lays the foundation for an efficient, scalable production process that grows alongside your business.
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Our sorting machines for novel food
Novus
Discover what true sorting precision looks like with Novus: our most flexible belt sorter. Using smart camera, laser, and metal detection technology, this machine gives you full control over your product flow. From color and shape to texture and even biological or magnetic characteristics, every product is examined and sorted with exceptional precision.
Technology made to fit your needs
When working with delicate life forms like larvae, mealworms, and beetles, speed alone isn’t enough. It calls for a smart approach and technology that sees every detail. Thanks to our sorting machines equipped with high-resolution cameras and intelligent software, even the smallest variations in color, shape, or size are detected with precision. Whether you’re dealing with larvae, pupae, or adult beetles; every life stage is analyzed with exceptional accuracy.
Our technology detects defects such as dead or underdeveloped insects, feed residues, and even the presence of unwanted species. By combining advanced imaging with intelligent algorithms, we ensure a sorting process that’s not only efficient but exceptionally reliable. Our systems are built to handle various types of insect larvae and beetles (both live and dried) and effortlessly distinguish between life stages. The outcome is a high-quality product suitable for immediate processing or distribution, with minimal waste.
In addition to technological precision, our sorting machines offer several practical advantages: a hygienic design with minimal maintenance requirements, an intuitive interface that requires little training, and 24/7 global support you can rely on. With Optimum Sorting, you see more, waste less, and easily optimize your entire workflow.
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Built for optimal sorting
Pinpoint imperfections with accuracy
Most image processing algorithms reduce the RGBi signal of a color camera from four to two dimensions, resulting in loss of valuable information. We make sure all signals, both from the cameras and from the different lasers, are interpreted simultaneously by means of our algorithms, resulting in a more accurate detection of foreign objects and defects, plus a lower risk of false detections.
Remove defects with precision
Precise defect detection is meaningless without an equally precise ejection system. Our air valves have a center-to-center distance of 7.5 mm (0.29 in), compared to the standard 10 mm (0.39 in). This means more valves can blow more effectively, enhancing ejection accuracy. Additionally, we offer a high-resolution valve system with a center-to-center distance of 5.25 mm (0.21 in) for specific applications.
Fine-tune with detailed data
Why not use the data recorded by the cameras to adjust your sorting process where necessary? An optional module filters this data to parameters of your choice (length-width ratio, shape, color, defect level, etc.) and makes them available to your operators in a clear numerical or graphical way, so that they can intervene if desired. This module sets the basis for automatic sorting through customized specifications.
Exceptional user-friendliness
Quick and easy calibration
Establishing acceptance thresholds can be a lengthy and complicated process. But with the systems of Optimum Sorting, it’s different. Your operators don’t have to deal with graphs or formulas. Our machines are able to calibrate themselves by using images of acceptable and unacceptable products.
Intuitive interface
Operating our sorting machines is incredibly simple, thanks to our user-friendly and intuitive graphical user interface (GUI). This interface is designed to ensure that your operators can effortlessly access and view all relevant information at a glance, making the entire sorting process smooth and efficient.
Remote control
Do you want to operate your sorting machines centrally? No problem. Our solutions can be easily integrated into your network, so your operators and supervisors can keep an eye on things from any network computer.
Explore our smart end-to-end solutions
To provide you with the best possible results, we actively collaborate with forward-thinking partners who excel in their field. In collaboration with Optimum Sorting, these system integrators offer total solutions that perfectly match your production process. This allows you to benefit from smart systems that process your products efficiently and accurately at every step; from feeding to sorting and packaging.
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