Zhongde Color Sorter Revolutionizes Traditional Chinese Medicine Sorting Standards, Empowering Intelligent Upgrade of the Herb Industry
Date: May 10, 2026
Recently, Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. announced the successful market launch of its newly developed series of color sorters for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The series has rapidly garnered significant attention within the Chinese herbal medicine processing sector. Specifically designed for delicate herbs such as angelica, astragalus, and goji berries, this equipment utilizes high-precision optical recognition and artificial intelligence algorithms to achieve efficient sorting based on color, shape, and impurities. It has substantially improved the purity and quality consistency of medicinal materials, injecting powerful momentum into the modernization of the traditional TCM industry.
In the primary processing stage of Chinese medicinal materials, impurity removal and grade sorting have long been industry pain points. Traditional manual sorting methods relying on visual inspection are not only inefficient and costly but also susceptible to subjective factors, leading to inconsistent quality. Through in-depth industry chain research, Zhongde Intelligent Technology developed this color sorter equipped with multispectral imaging technology, specifically tailored to the characteristics of medicinal herbs. The equipment can accurately identify subtle color differences and morphological features between the herbs and impurities of different colors (such as moldy particles, stem/leaf fragments, stones, etc.). It employs high-speed air ejectors to achieve millisecond-level sorting, with a sorting accuracy exceeding 99.9%, while effectively preventing physical damage to the valuable herbs.
The newly launched TCM color sorter series emphasizes customization and intelligence. The company's Technical Director explained, "The sorting requirements for different medicinal materials vary greatly. For instance, for goji berries, we enhanced the recognition of dark spots and discolored fruits; for root-based herbs like angelica, we optimized the detection model for soil clumps and broken slices. The built-in self-learning system continuously accumulates data, constantly refining sorting parameters to ensure exceptional performance during long-term stable operation." Furthermore, the series features a modular design for easy cleaning and maintenance, and complies with hygiene standards relevant to pharmaceutical production, assisting customers in meeting stringent quality certifications.
Market feedback indicates that the first batch of prominent pharmaceutical companies and cultivation cooperatives adopting the Zhongde TCM color sorter have seen significant improvements in production efficiency. A large-scale Chinese herbal supplier in Hebei stated, "After implementing the Zhongde equipment, our sorting efficiency for astragalus slices has increased nearly eightfold, labor costs have decreased by 70%, the rate of premium-grade finished products has significantly risen, and customer complaint rates have virtually dropped to zero. This has directly enhanced our competitiveness in the high-end market." This success story suggests that intelligent color sorting technology is becoming a core competitive advantage in the TCM market, where demands for standardization and quality are ever-increasing.
Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. is consistently committed to integrating cutting-edge optical, sensing, and artificial intelligence technologies to provide intelligent sorting solutions for various industries worldwide. Beyond the TCM sector, its color sorting technology is already maturely applied in the precise sorting of numerous materials such as rice, grains, nuts, plastics, and minerals. The company stated it will continue to increase R&D investment, delving into more specific material scenarios, and drive the intelligent and green development of the global processing industry with its smarter, more reliable "Zhongde Intelligent Selection" equipment.
Looking ahead, as China's "Healthy China" strategy deepens and global demand for natural medicines grows, quality control for Chinese medicinal materials will become stricter. With its leading technology and profound industry insight, Zhongde Intelligent Technology is becoming a key force in upgrading the TCM industry chain—safeguarding herb purity and empowering the future of the industry.
