Zhongde Color Sorter Revolutionizes Traditional Chinese Medicine Sorting Technology, Efficiently Enhances Herb Quality and Safety
2026.5.8
Recently, Xingtaizhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. has made breakthrough progress in the field of fine sorting of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) raw materials with its independently developed new generation of intelligent color sorting equipment, providing strong technical support for ensuring the high purity and medication safety of Chinese medicinal herbs.
With the modernization of the TCM industry and the increasingly high market demands for herb quality, traditional methods relying on manual sorting can no longer meet the needs of large-scale, high-standard production. Especially when dealing with various medicinal materials such as roots, rhizomes, fruits, seeds, flowers, and leaves with diverse shapes and colors, how to efficiently remove moldy, deteriorated, discolored particles, and non-medicinal impurities has become a key industry challenge. Xingtaizhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., having deeply understood industry needs, has integrated cutting-edge optical recognition, artificial intelligence algorithms, and high-precision ejection valve technology to launch a professional color sorting solution optimized for the characteristics of TCM.
This series of color sorters is equipped with a self-developed multi-spectral imaging system capable of accurately capturing subtle differences in the color, shape, and texture on the surface and inside of medicinal materials. For specific materials such as wolfberries, sliced astragalus, honeysuckle, cassia seeds, and pinellia ternata, the device incorporates proprietary recognition models trained on massive sample data. These models can accurately identify and distinguish high-quality products, insect-infested products, over-sulfured products, fermented and deteriorated products, as well as impurities like stones and plastic fibers. Its high-speed data processing chip ensures millisecond-level analysis and decision-making even at full production line speed. Coupled with high-frequency ejection valves of micron-level precision, it can accurately remove defective products and impurities, achieving a sorting accuracy of over 99.9%.
In addition to exceptional sorting performance, Zhongde color sorters also excel in user-friendly design. The equipment adopts a modular structure for easy cleaning and maintenance. It features an extra-large high-definition touchscreen with an intuitive and simple operation interface for flexible and convenient parameter adjustments. The device possesses powerful data recording and traceability functions, enabling real-time statistics of sorting results to support production quality control. Furthermore, the design fully considers the particularities of TCM production, utilizing food-grade contact materials and optimizing internal airflow paths to effectively reduce cross-contamination from dust and ensure the cleanliness of the medicinal materials.
"We understand deeply that the quality of medicinal herbs is directly related to efficacy and consumer health," stated a technical lead at Xingtaizhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. "Our goal is not just to provide a sorting machine, but to offer TCM enterprises a complete quality control solution that enhances product value and safeguards brand reputation. This color sorter, developed specifically for TCM, can achieve stable, reliable, and impeccable sorting results while significantly reducing labor costs and intensity, helping our clients build a quality moat from raw materials to finished products."
Currently, this TCM-specific color sorter has been deployed in several well-known domestic pharmaceutical companies and herbal slice processing factories. Customer feedback indicates that it not only significantly improves the finished product grade and yield but also plays a crucial role in meeting stringent pharmacopoeia standards and market inspections. Xingtaizhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. will continue to focus on in-depth research and development of intelligent sorting technology, constantly expanding the application of its equipment in more segmented material fields. The company is committed to providing smarter and more efficient industrial sorting solutions for global customers, driving production across various industries toward an intelligent and refined new era.
