SAMEER Signs Agreement for Microwave-Based Sugar Measurement Tech

The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER) has signed a Transfer of Technology agreement for its innovative microwave-based sugar concentration measurement system. This partnership with Toshniwal Hyvac and Sir Automation Industries aims to enable large-scale commercial production, providing precise measurement of sugar content, beneficial for various industries.

The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER), an R&D institute under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, signed a Transfer of Technology agreement on Saturday for its microwave-based sugar concentration measurement system.

This partnership with Toshniwal Hyvac and Sir Automation Industries will facilitate the commercial production of the advanced system.

The microwave-based Brix measurement system, innovated by SAMEER, provides a quick, non-destructive, and accurate method for measuring sugar concentration in sugar mills. It eliminates manual sampling and reduces production time.

This technology is set to aid farmers in producing sugar cane syrup more efficiently, according to MeitY Secretary S Krishnan at the signing event. The project, costing Rs 83 lakh, was completed in 24 months and is now ready for market deployment.

Krishnan emphasized MeitY's focus on developing indigenous technologies across various sectors, including agriculture, to enhance ease of living, safety, and energy savings while reducing the carbon footprint.

The sugar concentration measurement system also has significant potential across other food and beverage industries, such as dairy, breweries, fruit juices, and confectionery, especially in a health-conscious market.

(With inputs from agencies.)