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26 WINES&VINES August 2015 Real-time, mobile winemaking software InnoVint released a real-time soft- ware for wine production that is designed to track every operation from the vineyard to the bottling line. The cloud-based system uti- lizes mobile devices for data entry and work orders. According to the manufacturer, InnoVint software allows a winemaker to assign work orders directly to mobile de- vices, and those jobs can then be recorded remotely to provide real- time record keeping and database updates. The system also records detailed reports of all wine trans- fers, additions and analytics. innovint.us Sustainable vineyard posts Carolina Locust Inc. reports its new vineyard posts made with black locust—or Robinia pseudo- acacia, which is type of American hardwood tree—are a sustainable alternative to posts produced with pressure-treated wood. The company claims its chemical-free, non-toxic posts can last 50 years or more. carolinalocust.com Root imaging device The CI-600 imaging device by CID Bio-Science is designed to provide high-resolution images of a plant's root system to allow a grower to observe root develop- ment and functionality. According to Caltec Ag Inc., the company that markets the product, the CI- 600 can be used to identify root flush, nematode cysts, diseases, moisture conditions, root size, di- rection of root growth as well as help ensure the proper timing for fer- tilizer applica- tions by collecting im- ages through clear acrylic tubes installed prior to the growing sea- son. Images are uploaded directly to an included tablet, which is equipped with software to assist with root imaging analysis. cid-inc.com, caltecag.com Algorithms for drone data analysis The AlgoMarket provides auto- mated analysis of aerial data ac- quired by unmanned aerial vehicles. Drone operators can apply one of more than 100 anal- ysis algorithms to interpret data collected by their machines. "We spent the past 18 months aggregating more than 100 aerial analysis algorithms from leading research partners in North Ameri- ca and Europe," said Dr. Ally Fer- Shipper Bin by Macro Plastics The Hybrid 44P, or Shipper Bin, by Macro Plastics is meant for transporting grapes and other agricultural products cross-country or long distances. The in- jection-molded, plastic bulk-shipping container with a 48-inch x 44-inch base maxi- mizes space utilization in refrigerated containers and then disassem- bles for a return ratio of about 5 to 1. Named as one of the top 10 new products at the 2015 World Ag Expo, the new bins allow for two-way or four-way lift truck entry and are available with solid or vented sides. The Shipper Bin also features an interlocking design to keep stacks straight and secure, and a bruise buffer zone between stacks to protect products within adjacent bins. macroplastics.com Product News Latest offerings and announcements Stock Screwcaps ~13 Colors Available Providing "On Demand" Service - Same day delivery of in-stock capsules—Call for details Unionpack • 140 Dodd Court • American Canyon, CA 94503 • (707) 235-3449 • www.unionpack.com Stock Polylam Capsules ~12 Colors Available