Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems has created a new food quality visualization solution using time-temperature sensing ink to provide for the cost-effective monitoring of quality and waste reduction.
The solution is reliant upon ink that changes color over elapsed time and temperature without power or retrieval. The new initiative hopes to make tracking temperature-sensitive products easier and improve product value.
Temperature control is one of the critical aspects in the supply chain, especially in fresh produce and perishables. However, existing solutions such as temperature loggers can be expensive. According to Hitachi, this new innovation allows it to now offer a more practical and affordable solution.
The time-temperature sensing ink provides visual indicators of the accumulation of temperature over time. This enhances transparency and allows growers, retailers and wholesalers to optimise shipment and storage decisions.
This product label is covered with time-temperature sensing ink and contains a quality visualization application. Products have the label adhered and track its two-dimensional code. Accurate accumulated temperature data, predicting ripeness, and the best time for consumption are derived by scanning the label through the app.
In demonstrating with melons, Hitachi says the temperature trace of the ink matched traditional loggers and that the app predicted ripeness to allow stakeholders to make informed decisions and reduce waste.
CMI Research: Key Data Visualization Tools Industry Insights
As stated by Coherent Market Insights (CMI), the data visualization tools industry is likely to grow with 11.56% CAGR during the period from 2023 to 2030, because of increasing big data and demand for analytics. The market was valued over US$ 6.500 million in 2022 and is expected to grow at considerable rate over the assessment period.
Visualization tools will help users rapidly analyze and understand the data for the purpose of making a quick decision. Visual Analytics will help users understand and analyze complex data sets, where users can look into patterns, trends, relationships, and opportunities that exist within the data and get deeper insights in more detail through simple drill-down and drill-through capabilities.
Analyst Opinion: Strategic Role in Data Visualization Tools Industry Growth
The data visualization tools industry is poised to continue growth, research consultant Suraj Bhanudas Jagtap says.
Conclusion: Business Takeaways
The industry of data visualization tools has seen a tremendous interest in actionable insight, intuitive design, and real-time analytics. As sectors like healthcare, retail, and manufacturing increase the demand, the integration of AI and machine learning makes visualizations even smarter. To tackle fresh produce waste, Hitachi developed its new food quality visualization solution with the ability to better monitor and make decisions at every level of the supply chain. This innovation fosters sustainability efforts, reduces unnecessary waste, and improves food security, yet further proves the growth of relevance of data-driven solutions in many sectors.
