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With Bühler’s market-leading conching solutions, including the ELK S and DÜC S, Maestrani achieves the exact rheology properties it requires and the perfect flavour and texture for its finished chocolates.


 worldwide with its chocolates. Their digital transformation has already delivered an 


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et among the rolling hills of Flawil, Switzerland, Maestrani’s production facility is home to the “Chocolarium World of Discovery,” drawing 230,000 visitors annually. Behind this immersive


experience, the company produces over 4,500 tonnes of chocolate yearly for  Maestrani. Committed to innovation, the family-owned company has partnered   and reshaping its approach to operations.


Embracing digitalisation


 innovation, and continuous improvement,” says Maestrani CEO Christoph Birchler. “To offer the high-quality products our   Before digitalisation, Maestrani’s production relied heavily on operator    implementing intelligent sensors and  aggregating information from sensors,  By modernising control systems,   the data, we were excited to see what we could do with it,” says Carsten Engelhardt, Technical Director at Maestrani.


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Data-driven optimisation    various scenarios, the team introduced targeted interventions, including a new  and improved mill performance. “With this data-informed approach, we     expectations.”


   we suspected things could run smoother  Engelhardt. “Now, we have real insights,  immediate impact.”


The future of smart chocolate production  fully connected factory where machine  seamlessly to optimize production. Upcoming  conching, and automating mass production with minimal manual intervention. One pressing challenge is the shortage


 data to guide operators, rather than relying solely on experience, is crucial,” Engelhardt explains. “Smart systems optimise processes while freeing up employees to focus on   instrumental in this transformation. “When  Maestrani was the ideal partner due to  


A strategic partnership


 reduced manual interventions, streamlined operations, and optimised resources at Maestrani. “Our machines now communicate   Production & Logistics.  evolved into a strategic partnership. “Maestrani   most engaged partners,” says Birchler. More than just increasing output,   driven approach ensures we not only meet  and thrive,” Birchler concludes.


Through Bühler Insights, Maestrani  


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