How recipe software makes your food production safer and more efficient

ProRecipe XT^® is the optimal solution from Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of weighing and inspection technologies, for companies in the food industry in particular. The software combines scales and software into a powerful unit to map manual dosing processes and fulfils the highest requirements for precision and process reliability. This benefits not only production companies with demanding recipes but also system integrators who want to expand their portfolio with a powerful recipe management system.

The production hall is filled with a concentrated atmosphere. All the raw materials for the upcoming order at are ready. An employee takes a quick look at the screen: The exact quantities for the next batch have already been calculated. A targeted scan of the label of the first raw material immediately opens a clear weighing screen. The employee precisely batches the material until the colour changes on the screen: the target quantity has been reached. Thanks to the ProRecipe XT^®software solution from Minebea Intec, the entire process runs smoothly – from exact weighing of the ingredients to automatic documentation. What used to be laboriously and error-prone recorded on paper is now a digitally controlled, error-free process that saves time. “With ProRecipe XT^® , we enable our customers not only to digitalise their production processes but also to make them significantly safer and more efficient,” explains Lars-Henrik Bierwirth, Global Product Manager at Minebea Intec. “Thanks to the complete traceability and precise control of all process parameters, we are setting new standards in production safety.”

Efficiency and precision combined

ProRecipe XT^®ensures precise dosing and transparently documents all steps, from small batches to complex multi-component recipes. A typical application example in the food industry is the production of baked goods, where numerous ingredients have to be processed in different quantities. Here, ProRecipe XT^®ensures that each ingredient is batched exactly and weighing errors are avoided. Thanks to the interface to existing ERP systems, order and batch data can be transferred automatically. Once dosing is complete, ProRecipe XT^®returns the weighing data and consumption quantities directly. This saves time, minimises input errors and ensures an up-to-date stock overview at all times.

In the food industry, where costs often have to be calculated sensitively, ProRecipeXT^®scores points with its modular and attractively priced licensing concept. “Our solution is so flexibly scalable that both small and large companies benefit,” emphasises Bierwirth. “The user-friendliness and adaptability of ProRecipe XT^® make it the perfect choice for any production environment.”

The perfect interplay of hardware and software

One thing is crucial for the successful use of ProRecipe XT^® : high-quality weighing solutions. Minebea Intec offers a broad portfolio of durable, highly accurate load cells, industrial scales and electronic weighing systems that can be seamlessly integrated into ProRecipe XT^® . The comprehensive services – from software and weighing solutions to commissioning and qualification – come from a single source. Where necessary, Minebea Intec provides support with individual adaptations in order to offer customised solutions for specific customer requirements – a holistic service approach that impresses.

The smooth interaction of hardware and software brings structure and precision to every process step, from batch recording to the complete documentation of all ingredients. Thanks to the intuitive operation of ProRecipe XT^® , users always have an overview, even with complex recipe processes and are guided through the process step by step. This creates a focussed working atmosphere in which the operator can concentrate fully on batching – while the software takes care of the rest.