Today's donut equipment can communicate through the Internet of Things, even across equipment brands, synchronizing transfers and timing. Topos Mondial flexibility. The system can handle not only traditional yeast-raised rings but also mini products and custom shapes. " This system uses auto-stamping changeover that can change over in minutes and is capable of high rates, about 1,300 dozen per hour, " Mr. Moline said. As fresh donut producers grow and look at how they can adapt their operations to incorporate more automation, it's not a one-size-fits-all approach. Each operation requires a close look to evaluate every change automation will bring and whether it will be a help or hindrance. " When a baker is coming from semi-automated or a manual process to an automated process, there are definitely things in the process or formulation that have made them successful for a reason, and we want to make sure we're not doing away with something that makes their process unique, " Mr. Moline said. * www.bakingbusiness.com / June 2022 Baking & Snack 77http://fmbe.com http://www.bakingbusiness.com