Oriq - Oripan

OriQ redefines quality control by moving beyond the traditional pass/fail assessment of individual products. Instead, it provides an objective, real-time evaluation of product quality through multiple measurement methods. This approach not only ensures final product compliance but also drives process standardization and continuous improvement, enhancing overall production efficiency.

For each batch passing through the line, some samples are analyzed and the measurements of the products being tested are compared with the relevant standard in the recipe notifying any deviation.

By leveraging comprehensive production data within our OFS platform, OriQ enables in-depth analysis to identify the root causes of quality deviations —whether in upstream processes, raw materials, or machine settings— allowing timely interventions to restore the process to optimal specifications.

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Advantages

Real-Time Anomaly Detection

Real-time quality control allows anomalies to be detected early and corrective action to be taken.

Compliance & Quality Reporting

Deliver customized quality reports to clients to demonstrate compliance with contractually established quality requirements.

Automated Quality Control

Automated quality control with no need of personal implemented directly in production

Configuration flexibility

Wide range of tests and applications thanks to its configuration flexibility

How it works

1

Recipes

Configure a quality control recipe for each product with the tests to be made;

2

Target setting

Select a sample of the product that represents the desired quality standard. Have the system analyze it and set it as quality target for the product category;

3

Sample analysis

For each batch passing though production, OriQ picks one or more samples from the line and performs the quality controls linking the results to the batch in transit;

4

Quality score

If the quality score assigned to the tested products is not within target tolerance, the operator and the quality control department are alerted;

5

Process analysis

OriQ will analyse the collected process data and inform the operator on the specific stages of the process where deviations which impacted on quality occurred. This allows timely corrective action to eliminate further waste.

Collected measures

For each batch, collected measures span across multiple categories, enabling a holistic quality evaluation. This includes standard physical measurements such as weight, size, and AW, as well as customer-experience-driven assessments like Texture Profile Analysis (TPA).

The system compares the measured values with target benchmarks and tolerances, generating an automated quality score for each sample analyzed. All collected data are gathered and stored for historical analysis, ensuring continuous process optimization.

Physical measurements

Photographic measurements

Rehological measurements

Environmental measurements

Weight, volume, and density are key parameters for ensuring the standardization of a leavened product. Meanwhile, core temperature and moisture control are crucial for optimal packaging.

Weight 474 g
Volume 1304,98 cm3
Density 0,3632 g
Height 81,84 mm
Width 167,21 mm
Lenght 176,67 mm
Internal humidity 26%
Internal temp. 12,3 C°
AW 0,94

An automated system captures images of the product from multiple angles to inspect for defects, color consistency, and scoring accuracy using artificial intelligence. Additionally, alveolation analysis is available.

Color index 111.84
Spot index 0.04%
Cut volume 63,9 cm3
% alveolation 7,17 %
Alveoli Count 25
Avg. Alveolus size 0,04 cm3
Avg. Alveolus roundess 0,87
Alveoli size variance 5,81 cm3

The TPA – texture profile analysis – evaluates the consistency of bread by simulating the chewing process. This test measures key texture properties such as hardness, springiness, and cohesiveness, ensuring standardized quality and an optimal eating experience.

Hardness 30,37 N
Fracturability 24,61 N
Adhesiveness 0 N.s
Chewiness 16,24 N
Gumminess 24,75 N
Cohesiveness 0,81
Resilience 0,67
Springiness 0,65 %
Crust perforation 15,68 N

The quality of a product is also partly influenced by the temperature and humidity during production, making it essential to have these environmental quantities available.

External temp. 14,6 C°
Ambient humidity 24,20 %

From detection to action with OFS

Identifying quality issues is essential, but without insights into the root cause, the information is ineffective. OFS not only detects deviations but also trace back to the specific production parameters that influenced the issue.

If a product fails quality checks, access to historical process data—including ingredient batches, mixing, proofing, baking conditions, and environmental factors—enables precise issue diagnosis. This ensures targeted corrective actions, providing a data-driven approach and enhancing process efficiency.