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April 12, 2024

Allegiant Milling and Processing Solutions unveils test facility

April 12, 2024 - Allegiant Milling and Processing Solutions announced the inauguration of its test facility on the coast of Queensland, Australia. Equipped with top-tier technology including the innovative FENIX optical sorted by 3U Vision from Italy promises groundbreaking advancements in granular electronic and optical sorting.

Sid Jain, Director of Allegiant, expressed his excitement about the potential of the FENIX optical sorter, labelling it as the epitome of granular electronic and optical sorting. "With our new facility boasting the FENIX optical sorter, we can now conduct a diverse array of tests ranging from simple applications such as recycling, seeds, grains and legumes to complex scenarios like fine seeds, almonds, peanuts and tree nuts" Jain remarked. He highlighted the FENIX's standout features, including the standard full-colour RGB and Infrared camera integrated into a single unit, and optional SWIR cameras on both sides, allowing for dual-side viewing and independent or collaborative characterisation of product. In addition, 3U Vision has patented technology that allows to combine Full Colour RGB and UV signals to aid in detecting serious bio-hazards eg, Aflatoxins, DON etc from some cereals and nuts.

Jain emphasised that optical sorters offered by 3U vision and Allegiant are available with optional ATEX rating making them suitable for hazardous risk areas in a flour mill.

Jain underscored the uniqueness of the FENIX by noting its capabilities. "Unlike other optical sorters on the market that are restricted to single IR or utilise different wavelengths of IR for front and rear views, the FENIX offers complete analysis from both sides with up to 8 wavelengths in the visible and non-visible spectrum," he explained. Jain emphasised the seamless user experience facilitated by the integrated artificial intelligence, enabling users to effortlessly select the areas for rejection while the AI leverages all 8 wavelengths to create the rejection profile.

Moreover, Jain elaborated on the versatility of configurations available for the FENIX in Allegiant's test facility. "From utilising simple RGBI configurations for basic applications to incorporating UV for targeted rejects such as light-yellow stains in peanuts or coffee fungus, and even integrating multiple SWIR cameras for tree nuts, the FENIX offers unmatched flexibility," he noted. He also highlighted the FENIX's prowess in handling small seeds with ease, thanks to its high-resolution camera and Rise-up ejection system.

Mr Stefano Bonacina, Sales and after-sales director of 3U Vision, added “Thanks to the new test facility from today available at “Allegiant Milling and Processing Solutions “3U Vision strengthened its reach in Australia and can consistently partner with all major food processors, mainly in milling and nuts industries, to cope with their latest stringent demand from premium and commodities markets. 

Mr Andrea Uzzo, Chief Technology Officer at 3U Vision added "we have developed a very high technology equipment, with no compromise and incredible efficiencies, that will reach incomparable highs with the experiences and passion of Allegiant team, this mix create a huge potential to help the customer in reach the best results possible on the market, save money and increase as never before the quality of his product ..."

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