Scale up
Our 8,000 sq. ft. pilot plant gives industry partners access to commercial-grade equipment for pilot-scale testing (20 kg to 100+ kg). Whether you're a small business looking to test at scale-up volumes or a larger company seeking to test new processes without disrupting operations, our facility provides a flexible, low-risk environment for experimentation and data collection.
Scale up capabilities
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Beverage line: Beverage preparation in high shear mixer, pasteurization at HTST and UHT temperatures (shell-in-tube, plate and steam injection).
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Retort processing: Steriflow retort with rotary and agitated action; compatible with cans, jars, pouches, and trays
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Fruit and vegetable processing: Peel, slice/dice, rinse, portion and pack (approx. 400 kg/hour capacity)
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Bakery equipment: Mixing, portioning, proofing, and full-size rack ovens
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Packaging solutions: Test novel packaging materials at speed or in application.
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Vertical form-fill-seal with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
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Multivac tray line (MAP)
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Shrink wrap
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Virtual tour
Take a virtual tour of our facility located at our Cambridge – Fountain Street campus.