ПРОЕКТ
Syngenta Enkhuizen, The Netherlands
Westrup recently completed the installation and commissioning of a 3U Vision Fenix Mini optical sorter at Syngenta Enkhuizen in the Netherlands.
This new addition marks another significant milestone in Syngenta’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in seed quality, innovation, and operational performance. As a global leader in agricultural advancement, Syngenta continues to raise the bar for precision, consistency, and purity in seed processing.
the Objective
Syngenta Enkhuizen had a clear ambition: to integrate an advanced optical sorting solution capable of pinpointing seed qualities and defects with exceptional reliability, ensuring uniformity while reducing waste and operational time.
To further elevate their world-class seed cleaning and sorting capabilities, Syngenta contacted our sales team to find out how we could assist them in strengthening both accuracy and throughput.
Willem Verbeek, Director, Global Sales Support & Internal Sales at Westrup explains, “When the company first contacted us, it was clear what they required: a way to automate and improve the sorting of smaller seed and grain samples while maintaining uncompromised quality. Thanks to our partnership with the Italian company 3U Vision, determining the perfect machine for this purpose was straightforward.”
the provided Solution
Installation of the 3U Vision Fenix Mini optical sorter,
configured specifically for Syngenta’s diverse range of flower and vegetable seeds.
On-site commissioning delivered by Westrup’s experienced technical team.
Comprehensive training and knowledge transfer facilitated by:
Gianni Zanotti from 3U Vision, who was on-site ensuring all employees gained a thorough understanding of the machine’s functions, and oversaw the installation and configuration of the optical sorter.
Willem Verbeek, Director of Global Sales Support & Internal Sales, and Oleksiy Vovk, Westrup 3U Manager, ensured Syngenta’s team could fully master the new system and maximize its value.
Outcome & Benefits
Syngenta’s commitment to quality is already generating impressive results:
The Fenix Mini is performing at a high level, delivering outstanding sorting precision and cleaner output in a more efficient timespan.
Syngenta’s operators are now fully equipped to run, maintain, and optimize the system thanks to hands-on training and collaborative testing.
Initial performance feedback highlights increased purity levels and enhanced product uniformity, strengthening Syngenta’s quality assurance processes while contributing to measurable cost efficiencies.
Maarten Homan, Group Lead Processing & Seed Enhancement at Syngenta says: “The introduction of the Fenix machine in our department has been a tremendous success. From day one, we received excellent guidance and clear instructions, allowing us to quickly become familiar with the system. Even after the initial setup, the company continued to provide outstanding support: whenever we had questions, we could reach out immediately and receive assistance within minutes, ensuring our work never came to a halt.
The Fenix stands out for its user-friendliness. Operating and cleaning the machine is simple, and creating new recipes becomes effortless once you understand the basics. Thanks to this flexibility, we can continuously test new crops—ranging from large seeds to those as tiny as a grain of sand—and almost always with great success. Even challenges we thought were impossible turn out to be achievable.
For our company, the Fenix is an invaluable asset. It makes cleaning batches faster and more efficient while significantly improving product quality. This machine offers not only convenience but also innovation and reliability. In short: the Fenix is an investment that proves its worth time and time again.”
The statement from Maarten Homan stands as proof of the success Syngenta has experienced through this collaboration.
We wish to thank Syngenta for their partnership, professionalism, and trust — and for allowing us to share this story.
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This case description has been approved by Syngenta Enkhuizen.
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Контакт:
For more information about this project or to explore how the 3U Vision Fenix Mini can elevate your own operations, please reach out to:
Willem Verbeek
Director, Global Sales Support &
Internal Sales
Oleksiy Vovk
Regional Sales Manager & Global Sales Manager 3U
