Xdry

Xdry is a modular drying platform designed to optimize moisture removal across industrial and consumer applications. It combines real-time sensing, adaptive control, and modular actuation to reduce energy consumption and improve product quality during drying, allowing the process to be configured for different materials and end uses.

The architecture typically includes moisture sensors (such as near-infrared or capacitive devices), a central controller, and removable actuators (heaters, fans, conveyors, and airflow dampers). A closed-loop control system uses sensor data, process models, and alarms to adjust temperature, humidity, and airflow in response to measured moisture content and target end-state. The platform emphasizes flexibility, scalability, and integration with existing equipment.

Applications span textiles, foods and agricultural products, paper and wood processing, ceramics, and laboratory or pilot plants. Xdry supports multiple energy sources and can be integrated with production lines through standard industrial communication protocols and plug-in modules for data logging, remote monitoring, and performance analytics.

Development and availability: Xdry emerged from collaborative research and industry partnerships in the 2020s, with both commercial offerings and open-source reference implementations. Reported advantages include energy savings, shorter drying times, and improved material uniformity, while challenges include higher initial equipment costs, sensor calibration needs, and the importance of process validation for new materials.

Related topics include drying technology, process control systems, energy efficiency in manufacturing, and smart industrial automation.