Reimagining the red meat industry
MEQ has been in development for five years to deliver the world's first objective hot carcase assessment technology.
It is now available for the global packer community.
MEQ is the first and only technology to provide a hot marbling measure in the world.
MEQ enables less chiller time, better yield and optimizes the sale of the carcase
remo@meqprobe.com
(+1) 917 881 8971
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The MEQ Probe
Hot measure at chain speed of Marbling and pH indicator
Built to withstand the extremes of the processing environment
Installed in a few days, delivering values immediately
Works with your current workflow and at chain speed
Easy to operate. From novice to expert in only a few hours
The probe causes zero damage to the product
MEQ Probe in operation
Deliver a consistent product with efficiency built in - immediate value
Grade going into the chiller - sort by grade and make sheet
Chill to value know those carcases that will grade well or on the margin of Select/Choice, Choice/Prime and chill to optimise carcase value. Reduce or eliminate second grade by camera
Identify carcases outside of specification - calcified rib eyes, high pH at risk of dark cutting, expected brand spectral profile are examples that can be identified and managed accordingly
Reduce costs and labor to meet demand (make sheets) - an earlier grade means Cargill will know days not hours before fabrication what is coming out of each plant and can plan with a lot more time to reduce costs across plants, logistics and labor units to manage make sheets
How MEQ unclocks new value in beef - medium term
Additional traits - Tenderness (calpastatin), Fatty Acids
Measure Rib eye length - know carcases with a rib eye area <9.7” or >16”, outliers won’t meet Cargill brand specification
USDA Approved - Grade and pay on hot measure
Reduce OHS issues + improve Yield in the fabrication room with chiller time and temperature reduced
How MEQ Works
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Hardware MEQ Probe
Proprietary laser probe system
Removes human error, provides the highest quality data and is used earlier in process
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Spectral Fingerprint
Processed in real time
Spectral fingerprint of the meat captured and processed in real time to enable the machine learning models to interpret the value
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Software
AI Algorithms
Provides measurable eating quality attributes in real time
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Output
Objective data
Produces real-time, objective eating quality outputs for the customer, such as intramuscular fat, marble score, and pH. Optimize the sale and yield of the carcase.
Hardware system
Specifications
Dimensions
20.8” x 31” x 10.2”
Power requirements
Hardwired connection
Connectivity
System is WIFI or ethernet compatible
Durability
316 stainless steel construction
IP66 rating to allow for high pressure and chemical cleaning
Multiple mounting options to suit any packer requirements
Interlock to prevent unintended usage
Performance
Can interface with packer existing carcass identification system
Integrates with your IT infrastructure
Constant and live user feedback
Inbuilt maintenance diagnostics
Install and training
Installation time
1 day
Average training time
3 hours
Data Insights
Helping you move to a high volume, high margin business
Our bespoke service allows you to take advantage of the data being created within your business.
We understand your industry because we built a software and AI team around the red meat supply chain.
We have a team of developers experienced in taking data and providing reporting and analytics to enable you to make better decisions within your current workflow.
We provide this as an open ended service at no cost because we are 100% committed to delivering a transformational experience for you.
MEQ's engineering team haas a vast experience in some of the worlds leading companies and has a deep understanding of machine learning, signal processing, data analytics and AI.
Our team brings their vast experience in world-leading corporate and research organisations to reimagine the global animal protein supply chain.
Reimagining the red meat industry
Contact us for more information
remo@meqprobe.com
(+1) 917 881 8971