KIINNS develops robotic systems and biodegradable polymer liners to eliminate traditional industrial cleaning processes. This patented solution significantly reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption in manufacturing environments. The technology enables near-zero downtime and contamination prevention across various production lines.
Funding
$2.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Food contamination poses a significant threat to public health, with millions falling ill and hundreds of thousands dying each year due to contaminated food. Traditional cleaning methods in food processing plants are a major source of food safety risks, often leading to pathogen and allergen cross-contamination and resulting in costly recalls. These cleaning processes also have a substantial negative environmental impact due to water waste, chemical pollution, and organic waste.
Solution
KIINNS offers a technology designed to eliminate the need for cleaning in food production lines. The system utilizes a uniquely developed, disposable, biodegradable polymeric liner that is applied to surfaces of food processing equipment, isolating the food from contact with the machinery. An autonomous robotic system applies the liner to any required surface within the production line. This approach maximizes food safety and hygiene by preventing residues of bacteria, allergens, or cleaning materials from contaminating the processed food.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes food producers across various sectors such as confectionaries, bakeries, dairy, meat, and salad production, as well as food processing equipment manufacturers and food service companies.
Features
- Disposable, biodegradable polymeric liner that isolates food from processing equipment surfaces
- Autonomous robotic system for applying the liner to various surfaces in the production line
- Elimination of water waste, chemical pollution, and organic waste associated with traditional cleaning methods
- Significant reduction in carbon footprint compared to conventional cleaning processes
- Potential for up to 50% cost reduction for food producers by minimizing resources, machine downtime, and optimizing operations