Can a machine perfect the art of baking? For managers of biscuit factories, that might sound far-fetched. Yet, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transforming the making of your favourite snacks. Imagine a factory where they bake each biscuit, whether buttery shortbread or a crunchy digestive to golden perfection, every single time. AI biscuit baking is not a dream; it is reality, thanks to Advantech AI.
One such smart factory has harnessed AI to deliver consistent quality, automate inspections, and even adjust oven temperatures in real-time. Moreover, by taking the guesswork out of baking, they ensure that every biscuit shipped to customers meets the highest standards.
AI biscuit baking perfection at scale
Maintaining a perfect bake requires precision. Ovens must maintain consistent temperatures 24/7, but when baking several types of biscuits in batches, that becomes a tough challenge. Traditionally, visual inspection has been the go-to method, relying on skilled operators to judge the bake level and tweak the oven settings based on their experience. While effective, human judgment is subjective and varies from one operator to another.
Specifically, AI eliminates these inconsistencies. It inspects each biscuit with objective accuracy and adjusts oven settings automatically, ensuring consistent results regardless of batch size or complexity. With consumer demand on the rise, scaling production to meet quality expectations is almost impossible without intelligent automation.
Smarter Production Lines
AI biscuit baking does not just maintain quality; it also unlocks new possibilities. For instance, developing healthier biscuit recipes and scaling production faster than ever before are now within reach. This transformation hinges on deploying AI-driven quality control systems tailored to the unique demands of the food and beverage industry.
In this factory, the journey began with setting up an AI model training server to collect and analyse images and videos from production lines. Training of the neural networks designed for visual inspection used high-performance computing (HPC) systems, leveraging GPU and CPU power. These models were then deployed to edge AI systems that inspect biscuits in real time.
Seamless AI Integration
To keep the production lines running smoothly, the factory deployed Advantech’s advanced HPC-7000 server, equipped with ASMB-815I server boards and RTX graphics cards. This system enabled efficient data collection, image pre-processing, and the generation of highly accurate AI models.
On the production line, Advantech’s MIC-720AI AI Inference System took centre stage, capturing data from cameras and automatically inspecting each biscuit for quality. The system flagged any subpar (NG or “no good”) items for operator review, logged key data, and even suggested oven adjustments. The result? Reduced waste, faster operations, and consistently high-quality biscuits.
Advantech: Your Partner in AI Transformation
Why Advantech? Because their end-to-end AI solutions meet the unique needs of food manufacturers, offering robust edge servers and inference systems that work seamlessly together. For biscuit producers on the cusp of scaling operations or improving quality, Advantech’s solutions provide a clear path forward.
Traditional industries often wait for a tipping point to adopt innovative technologies. In this case, AI has proven to be a big advancement for biscuit production, making it easier for factories to leap into the future.
With Advantech’s smart solutions, this biscuit factory has not only taken the leap, but they have also taken the biscuit!
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