Sensors
Smart Measurement for Modern Sugar Production
At Sucrosphere, we believe that accurate, real-time measurement is the foundation of a modern sugar factory. Our intelligent sensors continuously monitor every stage of sugar processing, providing precise insights that support consistent quality and efficient operations. By transforming raw data into actionable information, our sensors make every production step measurable, predictable, and controllable.
Our Visual Smart Sensors (VSS) and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) systems capture essential process parameters in real time, replacing manual laboratory analysis with continuous inline monitoring. Integrated through our Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, these sensors ensure constant performance, minimal maintenance, and maximum uptime.
Key Benefits
- Continuous inline measurements with lab-grade accuracy
- Real-time process transparency across all production stages
- Reduced manpower needs for sampling and analysis
- Durable design built for demanding factory environments
- Direct integration with automation and digital control systems
Every device is developed and tested by our in-house sugar technologists and automation experts. Backed by deep process knowledge and engineering innovation, Sucrosphere delivers robust, future-ready sensor solutions that empower the next generation of sugar manufacturing.
Contact us to discover how our sensor technology can transform your production into a fully connected and data-driven operation.
Sensors
Smart Measurement for Modern Sugar Production
At Sucrosphere, we believe that accurate, real-time measurement is the foundation of a modern sugar factory. Our intelligent sensors continuously monitor every stage of sugar processing, providing precise insights that support consistent quality and efficient operations. By transforming raw data into actionable information, our sensors make every production step measurable, predictable, and controllable.
Our Visual Smart Sensors (VSS) and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) systems capture essential process parameters in real time, replacing manual laboratory analysis with continuous inline monitoring. Integrated through our Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, these sensors ensure constant performance, minimal maintenance, and maximum uptime.
Key Benefits
- Continuous inline measurements with lab-grade accuracy
- Real-time process transparency across all production stages
- Reduced manpower needs for sampling and analysis
- Durable design built for demanding factory environments
- Direct integration with automation and digital control systems
Every device is developed and tested by our in-house sugar technologists and automation experts. Backed by deep process knowledge and engineering innovation, Sucrosphere delivers robust, future-ready sensor solutions that empower the next generation of sugar manufacturing.
Contact us to discover how our sensor technology can transform your production into a fully connected and data-driven operation.
Sucrosphere VSS Crystallisation
VSS Crystallisation delivers real-time insight into crystal growth dynamics directly inside the pan, enabling precise control of supersaturation and strike timing. By continuously monitoring the crystallisation process, it reduces false grain formation and improves crystal size distribution. The result: higher yield, improved product quality, and more stable, energy-efficient pan operation.
Sucrosphere VSS Crystallisation
VSS Crystallisation delivers real-time insight into crystal growth dynamics directly inside the pan, enabling precise control of supersaturation and strike timing. By continuously monitoring the crystallisation process, it reduces false grain formation and improves crystal size distribution. The result: higher yield, improved product quality, and more stable, energy-efficient pan operation.
Sucrosphere VSS Floc
VSS Floc continuously monitors flocculation performance during juice purification, detecting changes in settling behavior and floc formation instantly. This allows rapid adjustment of dosing and process parameters before quality deviations escalate. The benefit: enhanced juice clarity, lower chemical consumption, and greater process stability under variable raw material conditions.
Sucrosphere VSS Floc
VSS Floc continuously monitors flocculation performance during juice purification, detecting changes in settling behavior and floc formation instantly. This allows rapid adjustment of dosing and process parameters before quality deviations escalate. The benefit: enhanced juice clarity, lower chemical consumption, and greater process stability under variable raw material conditions.
Sucrosphere NIRS Solid
NIRS Solid delivers fast and reliable analysis of solid materials such as beet pulp, sugar, or by-products directly within the production flow. Its high-frequency measurements detect variability early and support consistent product quality. This ensures better yield management, optimized drying processes, and increased market value of end products.
Sucrosphere NIRS Solid
NIRS Solid delivers fast and reliable analysis of solid materials such as beet pulp, sugar, or by-products directly within the production flow. Its high-frequency measurements detect variability early and support consistent product quality. This ensures better yield management, optimized drying processes, and increased market value of end products.
Sucrosphere VSS Cossettes
VSS Cossettes measures key quality parameters of beet cossettes in real time, providing immediate feedback on cutting performance and raw material consistency. It enables operators to adjust slicer settings proactively and maintain optimal extraction conditions. This leads to improved diffusion efficiency, reduced sugar losses, and more consistent downstream performance.
Sucrosphere VSS Cossettes
VSS Cossettes measures key quality parameters of beet cossettes in real time, providing immediate feedback on cutting performance and raw material consistency. It enables operators to adjust slicer settings proactively and maintain optimal extraction conditions. This leads to improved diffusion efficiency, reduced sugar losses, and more consistent downstream performance.
Sucrosphere NIRS Liquid
NIRS Liquid provides real-time inline measurement of key liquid parameters such as Brix, purity, and dry substance across multiple process stages. By eliminating laboratory delays, it enables immediate corrective actions and tighter process control. This improves energy efficiency, reduces rework, and supports autonomous optimization strategies.
Sucrosphere NIRS Liquid
NIRS Liquid provides real-time inline measurement of key liquid parameters such as Brix, purity, and dry substance across multiple process stages. By eliminating laboratory delays, it enables immediate corrective actions and tighter process control. This improves energy efficiency, reduces rework, and supports autonomous optimization strategies.
Sucrosphere VSS Crystallisation
VSS Crystallisation delivers real-time insight into crystal growth dynamics directly inside the pan, enabling precise control of supersaturation and strike timing. By continuously monitoring the crystallisation process, it reduces false grain formation and improves crystal size distribution. The result: higher yield, improved product quality, and more stable, energy-efficient pan operation.
Sucrosphere VSS Cossettes
VSS Cossettes measures key quality parameters of beet cossettes in real time, providing immediate feedback on cutting performance and raw material consistency. It enables operators to adjust slicer settings proactively and maintain optimal extraction conditions. This leads to improved diffusion efficiency, reduced sugar losses, and more consistent downstream performance.
Sucrosphere VSS Floc
VSS Floc continuously monitors flocculation performance during juice purification, detecting changes in settling behavior and floc formation instantly. This allows rapid adjustment of dosing and process parameters before quality deviations escalate. The benefit: enhanced juice clarity, lower chemical consumption, and greater process stability under variable raw material conditions.
Sucrosphere NIRS Liquid
NIRS Liquid provides real-time inline measurement of key liquid parameters such as Brix, purity, and dry substance across multiple process stages. By eliminating laboratory delays, it enables immediate corrective actions and tighter process control. This improves energy efficiency, reduces rework, and supports autonomous optimization strategies.
Sucrosphere NIRS Solid
NIRS Solid delivers fast and reliable analysis of solid materials such as beet pulp, sugar, or by-products directly within the production flow. Its high-frequency measurements detect variability early and support consistent product quality. This ensures better yield management, optimized drying processes, and increased market value of end products.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What to expect from Sucrosphere, from ROI to integration.
How does the "Device-as-a-Service" (DaaS) model work?
You rent the device for a defined time frame. 1st you receive all needed elements for installation, a description how to install, if needed support for installation. 2nd after installation and connection to your network the device delivers data in real time visualized on our Sucrosphere HTML frontend. 3rd all data stored on a customer specific data platform. 4th standard maintenance and 24/7 support included
What is the difference between standard automation and Model Predictive Control (MPC)?
Can these sensors withstand the harsh conditions of a sugar factory?
What maintenance is required for the Visual Smart Sensors (VSS) and NIR systems?
Do we need to stop production to install the inline sensors?
