Dutch Structuring Technologies Improves Accuracy and Precision for Innovative Plant-Based Protein Production Process

Core Insights - Rockwell Automation's Kinetix servo solution is being utilized by Dutch Structuring Technologies (DST) to enhance the precision of micro-dosing in their new continuous meat-replacement production technology [1][2][3] - DST aims to develop next-generation plant-based meat and fish substitutes that outperform existing processes in flavor, flexibility, and scalability [2][4] - The Continuous High Shear (CHS) technology, developed by Sobatech and supported by Routeco Netherlands, will reduce costs to levels comparable with animal proteins while expanding texture and replacement possibilities [4][5] Company Insights - Rockwell Automation is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, employing approximately 27,000 people across more than 100 countries [7] - The company focuses on connecting human imagination with technology to enhance productivity and sustainability [7] Industry Insights - The meat and plant-protein markets are rapidly evolving, with new technologies and digitalization expanding processing and management capabilities [6] - The introduction of the shearing process represents a significant shift in the meat replacement sector, which has primarily relied on extrusion technology until now [6]