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KPM Analytics Launches New OEM Business Division

KPM Analytics, a prominent player in food manufacturing quality and process control, has announced the establishment of a new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) division. This division is set to revolutionize the food industry by integrating advanced AI-driven vision inspection technologies directly into food production equipment.

A Focus on Quality in Food Production

The new OEM division aims to support equipment manufacturers by providing cutting-edge quality and food safety inspection technologies tailored for various sectors including baking, protein, confectionery, and root crops. With over 50 years of accumulated expertise in vision inspection technology and 17 years in AI model development specializing in food applications, KPM Analytics is positioned to make significant advancements in production efficiency and safety.

KPM Analytics is not just introducing another division; they are making a strategic move to collaborate closely with food processing equipment manufacturers. This partnership is poised to streamline the integration of vital inspection technologies, thus forming a one-stop-shop for food brands that are committed to enhancing process control. Andrea Bertuolo, Managing Director for Vision Inspection Systems at KPM, highlighted their industry experience and longevity as a foundation for becoming a trusted resource for vision inspection technologies in food production. The aim is to embed their inspection systems into OEM equipment, ensuring that manufacturers can provide tools that add value to processors right from the start.

Partnerships with Key Industry Players

The OEM division is actively seeking partnerships within various food production sectors, notably baking, meat and poultry, confectionery, and root crop industries. By integrating high-performance inspection systems into global production lines, KPM aims to improve operational standards and food safety across the board.

For Food Production Equipment Manufacturers

For manufacturers creating food production equipment, incorporating KPM's vision inspection technologies can significantly enhance monitoring performance and product consistency. This integration is essential for alerting personnel or even automatically rectifying mechanical errors, thus preventing waste and minimizing production downtime.

For Engineering Firms

Engineering firms designing new plants can leverage KPM's reputation in advanced AI-powered inspection technologies. By including KPM in their supplier portfolio, they can increase the chances of success for their customers, ensuring they utilize the best in food processing technology.

For Machine Integrators

Machine integrators stand to benefit by offering KPM's vision inspection technology as a value-added service. By doing so, they can provide customers with comprehensive, data-driven processing solutions sourced from a single, credible supplier.

Machine Learning and Imaging Technologies

KPM's commitment to delivering automated vision inspection solutions enables food processors to detect surface and structural defects, maintain product uniformity, and adhere to stringent customer specifications. The technologies range from simple product-counting systems for packaging lines to complex quality inspection systems capable of generating detailed insights and implementing automated rejections of non-compliant products. This legacy of quality and safety assistance has made KPM a trusted name among renowned food brands.

KPM's Chief Executive Officer, Brian Mitchell, emphasized the increasing demands faced by food manufacturers concerning quality assurance, operational efficiency, and food safety. The new OEM division is designed to ensure that KPM's vision-based inspection technologies are more accessible than ever, providing equipment manufacturers and integrators with efficient pathways to incorporate advanced inspection capabilities into their operations.

Connect with KPM at IBIE 2025

KPM invites OEMs to visit them at Booth #535 during the International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE) 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This event provides an opportunity to discuss how to integrate vision inspection technologies into their equipment designs. Interested parties can schedule meetings by contacting Andrew McGhie directly.

At IBIE, KPM will showcase their innovative vision inspection equipment aimed at maintaining quality and food safety, including an impressive demonstration of a system that integrates vision inspection technology with an online near-infrared (NIR) moisture analyzer.

About KPM Analytics

KPM Analytics excels in scientific instrumentation and vision process machinery, with a strong emphasis on analyzing critical parameters across the food, feed, agriculture, and environmental sectors. With a diverse range of products and services tailored to meet client needs, KPM brands—such as AMS, Bruins Instruments, and Sightline—have built a legacy of delivering reliable analysis solutions that enhance product quality and optimize efficiency. For further information, please visit www.kpmanalytics.com.