Title: Zhongde Color Sorter Shines in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry: Precisely Sorting Astragalus Slices to Help the Industry Improve Quality and Efficiency
Press Release Date: June 28, 2026
Issuing Unit: Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
Amid the global wave of intelligent transformation in manufacturing, Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. has always adhered to the principle of driving development through technological innovation and has deeply cultivated the field of intelligent sorting. Today, we are delighted to share another breakthrough application achievement of Zhongde color sorters in the deep processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials—the refined sorting solution for raw materials such as Astragalus, which are used for both medicinal and dietary purposes, is gaining widespread market acclaim for its exceptional performance.
Traditional Chinese medicinal materials are treasures of the Chinese nation, and their quality directly impacts clinical efficacy and public health. However, traditional manual sorting methods are not only inefficient and costly but also struggle to ensure consistency in sorting standards. This is particularly true for materials like Astragalus slices, which come in diverse specifications and have a close correlation between color and quality. The removal of impurities, moldy slices, and discolored slices has long been a pain point in the industry. Leveraging in-depth research into the optical characteristics of materials and continuous advancements in algorithm technology, Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. has introduced a new generation of high-resolution Zhongde color sorters, providing modern, efficient, and precise sorting tools for traditional Chinese medicine enterprises.
The Zhongde color sorter successfully applied in this case is custom-designed for traditional Chinese medicinal materials such as Astragalus slices. The equipment incorporates the company's self-developed multispectral imaging technology and deep learning algorithm system. High-definition color CCD sensors, combined with light sources in specific wavelength bands, can accurately capture multidimensional information about each Astragalus slice, including color, shape, texture, and even minor defects, far surpassing the limits of human visual recognition. The powerful intelligent recognition system, trained on vast amounts of high-quality and defective samples, can precisely define and distinguish normal slices, insect-damaged slices, moldy slices, burnt slices, and non-medicinal parts, ensuring the scientific accuracy of sorting.
On the actual production line, pre-processed and evenly dispersed Astragalus slices pass through the recognition area of the Zhongde color sorter at high speed. The equipment completes imaging, analysis, and judgment within milliseconds, controlling high-speed air valves to accurately eject unqualified products and impurities into the waste chute, while high-quality slices continue to the finished product area. The entire process is fully automated, achieving a sorting accuracy of over 99.9%, significantly reducing reliance on manual labor and improving overall production efficiency and product consistency.
In addition to its exceptional core sorting performance, this Zhongde color sorter embodies the user-friendly design and reliable quality that Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology consistently upholds. The equipment features a modular structure for easy cleaning, maintenance, and functional upgrades. The touchscreen interface is intuitive, with flexible parameter settings that can easily adapt to color variations in Astragalus slices caused by differences in origin or processing methods. The enclosed design effectively prevents dust, complying with GMP environmental requirements. Key components are sourced from internationally renowned brands, ensuring stability and durability during prolonged continuous operation and reducing operational and maintenance costs for customers.
A production manager from a well-known traditional Chinese medicine company, a long-term partner, commented: "Since introducing the Zhongde color sorter, our Astragalus slice production line has achieved a qualitative leap. Not only has sorting efficiency increased severalfold, but the rate of high-grade finished products and visual uniformity have also significantly improved, leading to continuously rising customer satisfaction. More importantly, it has helped us establish more stable and traceable quality control standards."
The successful application of the Zhongde color sorter in sorting Astragalus slices is just one example of how Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. is empowering traditional industries with technology. The company's product line already extensively covers various fields, including grains, nuts, minerals, and renewable resources, with mature sorting solutions for hundreds of materials such as rice, peanuts, plastic scrap, and quartz sand.
Looking ahead, Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. will continue to uphold the philosophy of "Intelligent Sorting, Craftsmanship Quality," increase investment in research and development, and continually optimize and expand the performance and application scope of the Zhongde color sorter product series. The company is committed to providing smarter, more efficient, and more stable sorting solutions for customers across more industries worldwide, jointly driving industrial upgrading and sustainable development.
