3rd Hellma PAT Forum Webinar 2025

Webinar for Experts and People Interested in PAT

“Smarter Quality Control with NIR: Real-Time Insights from the Agri-Food Sector”

The free webinar will take place from 2:00-2:45 p.m. (UTC+1) and will be held in English. After the input by our experts, you will have the opportunity to ask your individual questions live in the Q&A (Questions-and-Answers) session.

Why Join

Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is redefining quality control across industries - and the agri-food sector is no exception. This smart, non-destructive technology delivers rapid insights from raw materials to finished products.

In this 45-minute webinar, three experts from the University of Milan’s Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (DiSAA) will showcase several industry-relevant applications developed in collaboration with Hellma Italia, using Zeiss Corona® Process and Turnstep instruments across different stages of the food value chain.

You’ll discover how one unified NIR platform can be seamlessly applied - from grape intake in winemaking to quality monitoring of baked and roasted products - supporting real-time decision-making, enhancing process efficiency, and fostering more sustainable production.

Key Takeaways

  • Industry-relevant case studies: Discover how NIR enables fast, non-destructive, and data-driven quality control across the agri-food value chain.
  • Early insights: See how NIR identifies key quality parameters and early signs of change - delivering valuable data right from the start of production.
  • Versatile technology: Experience how one unified NIR system monitors moisture, acrylamide, and more across a wide range of food products.
  • Smarter production: Learn how real-time, in-line NIR measurements enable better decisions, consistent quality, and reduced laboratory workload.
  • Actionable inspiration: Explore how research-driven innovation translates into practical solutions for automation, quality, and sustainability.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for both industry professionals and academic researchers interested in applying advanced analytical technologies to real-world production challenges. It will be particularly valuable for those working in:

  • Quality Assurance
  • Production and Process Optimization
  • Research and Technology Development

Whether you’re new to NIR spectroscopy or seeking to expand its use, you’ll gain a clear, practical understanding of how this technology transforms food processing by combining scientific excellence with industrial efficiency.

Connect with experts in spectroscopy and food technology and explore future opportunities for process automation and sustainability in the agri-food sector.

 

About the Speakers

The research team of Roberto Beghi, Valentina Giovenzana, and Alessio Tugnolo is part of the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – Production, Landscape, Agroenergy (DiSAA) at the University of Milan.

Their work focuses on developing smart, non-invasive technologies for assessing food quality - using optical methods such as VIS/NIR spectroscopy and imaging.  The team combines scientific research with hands-on innovation, creating solutions that help make food production more efficient, consistent, and sustainable. At DiSAA, the group works in a specialized laboratory for optical and electronic technologies, where they develop and test instruments tailored for precision agriculture and food quality control.

 

Safe your spot now: Register for the webinar here

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