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SMART
            SMART PRODUCTION PRODUCTION









































            Smart Freezing and



            Thawing Technologies



            for Superior Food Quality




            In the era of Industry 4.0, the demand for smarter, more sustainable, and cost-effective food production
            processes continues to grow. As a result, the concept of ‘Smart Production’, which integrates various
            technologies into production processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and develop environmentally
            friendly systems, has been widely adopted. Currently, freezing and thawing technologies have also
            incorporated various innovations, such as:




               - IoT-Based Monitoring Systems – A real-time monitoring   Magnetic Field Technology: An Innovative
            system that measures temperature, humidity, and other critical data   Approach to Freezing and Thawing in the Food
            throughout the freezing process. For example, high-precision   Industry
            sensors  controlled  by  IoT  systems  help  optimize  energy   Currently, there is growing research on the potential
            consumption significantly.                              application of magnetic field technology in freezing and
               - Quick and Deep Freezing – This involves deep freezing and   thawing processes to improve the quality of frozen food.
            rapid freezing that minimize the formation of large ice crystals,   Induced magnetic fields help preserve the appearance,
            reducing surface and texture damage in food. For example,   flavor, texture, and freshness of food during both freezing
            Cryonics technology which utilizes liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide,   and thawing.
            helps preserve food quality at its best.                   The sensitivity of materials to magnetic fields is
               - AI-Powered Decision Making – Artificial intelligence (AI) is   determined by the magnetic moment generated by the spin
            applied to analyze freezing processes, such as temperature   of electrons and the nucleus of molecules. The net magnetic
            distribution, to optimize energy efficiency and reduce freezing time.  moment is defined by the angular momentum and electron

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