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MoistTech
It just makes sense
How MoistTech ’ s leading sensor technology can improve your manufacturing process
In 1975 , John Fordham and Roger Carlson founded MoistTech . The Sarasota , Florida-based manufacturer sought to overcome common industry issues such as waste , low-efficiency , and inconsistency .
It went on to pioneer the industry ’ s first patented method of non-contact , nondestructive moisture analysis and detection . With the passing of time , MoistTech has continued to refine its technology .
Today , the company ’ s near-infrared ( NIR ) equipment is chosen by market leaders all over the world , providing reliable moisture measurement and controls that manufacturers can trust . On-line and at-line sensors for real-time process control – that ’ s the name of the game , and MoistTech is most certainly winning it .
With numerous applications , its proprietary technology enables customers to gauge realtime processes and gather data regardless of gaps and interruptions ( for instance , material variations : color , height , particle size ) in product flow . As a result , MoistTech ’ s solutions are valued by a diverse range of clients across open and niche disciplines : adhesives , biomass , chemicals , coatings , food , minerals , renewable energy , textiles , and wood products .
In 2021 , we caught up with CEO John Fordham . Back then , he told Manufacturing Today about the company ’ s soon-tolaunch Linear Belt-Driven Slide , a traversing
We ’ ve been – and will continue to be – on an upward trend regarding near-infrared moisture sensing equipment
system designed to allow multiple sensors to concomitantly move back and forth over a manufacturing line .
“ NIR technology is specific and stands out from other moisture control technologies as it never comes into contact with the product and provides instant , accurate , and repeatable results ,” he divulged in 2021 . “ By harnessing this core technology , we can produce variants and new , more efficient products like the Linear Belt-Driven Slide .” But that was two years ago . To get the latest on MoistTech and find out how the launch went , Marketing Manager , Sarah Hammond , recently joined us in conversation . Before we dive into that , though , it would be prudent to cover some of the reasons why moisture control is so important in the first place .
“ Depending on the material being manufactured , moisture can play a sizable role in transportation costs , product
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