# In-Line Near-Infrared Sensors KPM Analytics Boasts the MCT700 Series By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-08-05 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpm-analytics1 References: [newswire](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/kpm-analytics-announces-in-line-nir-sensors-specifically-designed-for-food-processing-829546867.html)  KPM Analytics has introduced the MCT700 Series of in-line near-infrared sensors, a family of non-contact measurement devices specifically engineered for the food processing industry to continuously monitor [moisture, fat and oil content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrient-monitoring-system), product color, and temperature directly on production lines. The series comprises three models with varying capabilities and durability ratings — the MCT790, which adds [color measurement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrite) to the standard parameters and features an IP69K-rated stainless steel housing capable of withstanding harsh washdown procedures with aggressive cleaning agents; the MCT750, which offers similar ruggedness with a sapphire window and advanced cooling for extreme environments but without color analysis; and the MCT700, which provides core functionality in a slightly less robust package suitable for less demanding conditions. [KPM Analytics'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpm-analytics) sensors capture data at speeds of up to 100 readings per second, enabling real-time analysis of individual products such as cookies, crackers, and snacks as they move through ovens and sprayers. Image Credit: KPM Analytics ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 83% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/market) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Real-time Quality Sensing:** Continuous in-line measurement creates potential for food processors to reduce batch variability, improve consistency, and detect defects before products leave the line. - **Non-contact Food Analytics:** Near-infrared inspection enables hygienic monitoring of moisture, fat, oil, color, and temperature without interrupting production flow or touching finished goods. - **Ruggedized Factory Sensors:** Washdown-resistant housings and durable optical windows reflect growing demand for measurement systems that perform reliably in harsh processing environments. ### Where This Applies - **Food Processing:** Automated composition monitoring can support tighter process control across baked goods, snacks, and other high-volume product categories. - **Industrial Automation:** High-speed sensor data integration offers manufacturers new ways to connect inspection, control systems, and predictive optimization on production lines. - **Quality Assurance:** Inline analytics shift quality management from periodic sampling toward continuous verification, creating room for faster compliance checks and waste reduction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Short-Term Metabolism Fluctuation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrion.md) - [Dual-Energy X-Ray Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Mettler-Toledo.md) - [Fat-Burning Breathalyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrion-deivce.md) - [Smart City Infrastructure Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siliconphotonics.md) - [Nuclear Monitoring Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natura-resources.md) - [Sensor-Based Maintenance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machine-monitoring-sensors.md) - [Professional Body Composition Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-composition.md) - [Seawater Nutrient Analysis Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seawater-nutrient-analysis.md) - [Integrated Refrigerant Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refrigerant-management.md)