Fermentation is not a straightforward process—but the IoT (Internet of Things) technology can help provide realtime instrumentation, monitoring, and analysis of commercial fermentations.
Consider the example of Precision Fermentation, which announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted two patents that describe the architecture and process used in the BrewIQ fermentation management platform.
BrewIQ delivers realtime measurements of seven key fermentation metrics (dissolved oxygen, pH, gravity, pressure, fluid and ambient temperature, and conductivity) to the user’s web-based dashboard. The technology compares ongoing fermentation data with benchmarks and past fermentations for individual brands.
Here is how this can help in fermentation:
- Streamline fermentation processes.
- Improve product quality and consistency.
- Increase profitability.
Looking to the future, the combination of fermentation monitoring and sensors will ensure accurate and timely measurements in fermentation, ultimately leading to more successful business operations for many.