A 2-Scale System that eliminates weight variance in artisan industrial lines.
Product giveaway and reliance on batch averaging destroy margins in industrial baking. Rheon USA’s new Smart Factory system uses IoT for autonomous parameter correction, while the VX132 unit weighs every single dough piece to guarantee precision.
The “Smart Factory” concept has moved from a theoretical roadmap to a concrete application with Rheon USA’s latest rollout at IBIE.
We are looking at a system that finally closes the loop between detection and correction on the production floor.
Instead of waiting for a post-bake QA check to flag a batch issue, the line utilizes a comprehensive IoT network to self-diagnose and stabilize processes dynamically.
Technical Specifications:
- IoT Feedback Loop: Sensors monitor dough rheology and line performance in real time; if the system detects a deviation in texture or flow, it automatically adjusts machinery parameters to compensate immediately.
- VX132 Integration: The new Artisan Bread unit incorporates a proprietary “2-Scale System” directly into the dividing stage.
- Individual Weighing: Unlike traditional dividers that rely on volumetric estimation or batch averaging, this mechanism weighs every individual portion of dough.
- Autonomous Adjustment: Data from the scales feeds back into the divider logic to adjust the cutting action instantly for the next piece.
Operational Impact:
The primary value driver here is the eradication of “giveaway.”
By moving from statistical averaging to 100% inspection via individual piece weighing, bakeries no longer need to over-scale dough to ensure regulatory compliance.
You get a direct yield increase from the same batch weight.
Furthermore, the autonomous nature of the Smart Factory reduces the reliance on operator skill.
The system handles the micro-adjustments required during dough fermentation changes or shift transitions; this ensures that product consistency is maintained mechanically rather than manually, protecting the bottom line from human error and material waste.
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Sources:
https://rheon-usa.com/products/us023/
https://millingmea.com/rheon-usa-unveils-new-bakery-equipment-at-ibie-2025/
https://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/64782-rheon-usa-launching-new-equipment-at-ibie