Small Footprint, Big Impact
Just because a bakery has limited space it doesn’t mean it has to cut back on technical support of its operations. Small footprint technology is created with this exact purpose in mind: to improve processes in craft bakeries and help them work seamlessly.
The Artisan Bakery Market size was valued at USD35.52bn in 2024 and the total Artisan Bakery Market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.13% from 2025 to 2032, reaching nearly USD53bn, according to the market research company Stellar. Its growth, propelled by the pandemic and the subsequent increase in interest in food that is perceived as healthier, more wholesome, and more traditional.
This reported rise in significance for craft bakeries led also to more technology being developed especially for small production sites. Solutions that used to be available only to large manufacturers are now scaled to the needs of small bakeries.
Increased Output from Koenig
Koenig created a scoring module that allows the cutting of all dough pieces in the most efficient way, enabling small and medium bakeries to increase their output and guarantee its quality.
The unit can have a customized capacity from 1 robot to 12 or more. It has a maximum capacity of 12,000 cuts/hour per robot. The extremely wide range of product weight allows for even products less than 30g to be cut. Any type of dough can be scored thanks to the three different cutting technologies in the same machine. The 3D scanner adapts all cuts to shape and dimension of any individual piece.
The unit requires no operator ability. Optimal trajectory for required accuracy and reduced machinery stress (long service life) is automatically calculated by the control system, for the required production capacity.
The equipment is industry 4.0-ready, can be customized for any board and belt and it has remote service available.
Compact X-ray Inspection from Ishida
The Ishida IX-PD, a top of the range X-ray inspection system that incorporates new sensor and image processing technology, is capable of detecting both low-density and very small size foreign bodies with excellent accuracy whilst enabling manufacturers to maintain high productivity rates.