Portuguese cork stopper manufacturer MA Silva has announced its latest premium cork innovation, combining sustainability and cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Headquartered in Mozelos, Feira in Portugal, MA Silva has been a leading producer of cork stoppers since its establishment in 1972. With a focus on sustainable practices and innovation, the company has deployed new cork stopper technology. ‘AI to launch its latest venture by launching Nobeltech and Nobel. Cork stoppers. The initiative aims to set a new standard in the cork industry, offering “the most efficient and durable corks available on the market”. According to MA Silva, the new product range offers stakeholders a superior option combining tradition, innovation and environmental stewardship.
Cork, 100% sourced from the Iberian Peninsula, is at the heart of MA Silva’s new technology and product. The natural material undergoes processing using innovative technology integrating three advanced systems to achieve high performance results. The company is dedicated to vertical integration, ensuring full control over every stage of production, from cork harvesting to manufacturing.
The first key feature of the new technology is Sara Advanced sensory uniformity. The process includes continuous and automatic extraction of volatile substances, controlled temperature controls with pressure and dry steam, as well as the elastic memory of the cork, which is maintained and used to guarantee the integrity of the product.
Nobeltech uses Bioniceye AI and Machine Learning as its second feature, which uses cutting-edge ultra-sensitive cameras that improve durability and efficiency. 5.0 technology includes piece-by-piece selection and grading of the product to ensure the highest performance and quality. The third technology used by Nobeltech and Nobel Corkstoppers is thermal radiation using the Ray system. The tool enhances TCA extraction to remove chemical compounds that can contaminate wine and cause defects. In addition, the system desorbs other volatiles to preserve the humidity of the corks.
MA Silve is committed to strengthening its commitment to sustainability by using energy from solar panels and biomass, achieving a negative CO2 balance of -267.7 g per natural cork. This focus on sustainability is an integral part of the company’s terroir concept, emphasizing the quality of raw materials sourced from the rich regions of the Iberian Peninsula.
José Silva, CEO of MA Silva, shares the company’s vision: “The Terroir concept is essential to us because it reflects the intimate relationship between the soil and its fruits. Just as with the production of exceptional wines, our high quality cork is the product of continuous exploration by a highly specialized team in the best raw material regions of the world: Alentejo, Algarve, Extremadura and Andalusia.
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