give the loaves an intermediate proof to recover from the dividing process. Using a stress-free system eliminates the need for this recovery step. " He added that dividers are a good first step for artisan bakeries just beginning to automate. " We have many smaller bakeries that are hand-dividing and hand-forming that we can introduce stress-free dividing to give the bakers a beautiful dough piece that they can now hand shape, " he explained. " As they get larger, we can offer them the forming equipment to replace the hand forming. " Franck Ellenbogen, North America sales director, Mecatherm, observed there are automated lines today especially made for artisan doughs that are highly hydrated or require a long resting time. Mecatherm's M-NS divider divides dough with minimal mechanical action, preserving elasticity and viscosity, while the M-RT moulder helps create bread with artisan look and texture. Automation of ingredient delivery saves labor and boosts consistency. Zeppelin Systems USA See our bakery automation solutions Pick delicate and variable baked goods from bulk. 3D Vision THE mGripAI SOLUTION Increase production with high-speed, AI-enabled food automation solutions made possible by mGripAI. softroboticsinc.com Artificial Intelligence www.bakingbusiness.com / September 2023 Baking & Snack 87 ™ Soft Graspinghttps://qr.page/g/4Zhmay2q0tW http://www.softroboticsinc.com