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24 WINES&VINES February 2018 PRODUCT NEWS Vintrace adds Android version Vintrace is now offering an app of its cloud-based winery-man- agement software for Android devices. Features of the app in- clude barrel bar code scanning, wine notes, job stats, bulk wine management and lab analysis. Future updates will ensure the app is synced with the iOS ver- sion. winery-software.com Device for disgorging wine SparkleKlear is a closure de- signed to make producing spar- kling wines easier. Spar- kleKlear seals a bottle of base wine during sec- ondary fer- mentation. When the bottle is ready for rid- dling, the user can press and release a valve on top of the cap, and the collected sediment is shot out of the bottle. The manufacturer of the SparkleKlear reports it could be used by commercial wineries to produce small amounts of sparkling wine, run trials on base wines, test pressures and other uses. sparkleklear.com Dew point sensors 30MHz introduced dew point sensors that can provide contin- uous measurement, which it claims is a significant improve- ment over existing technology that provides a single ambient measurement. The Dutch suppli- er also produces soil moisture sensors and a Smart Sensing Toolkit designed to provide alerts and analytics for farmers to im- prove yields, crop quality and use resources more efficiently. 30mhz.com Shrink bundling for shipping Douglas Machine introduced a film-only conversion package to update existing packaging lines for shrink bundling. The company touts the system as a means to eliminate trays and pads while providing enhanced product sta- bility. douglas-machine.com Test for Pinot Gris virus AL&L Crop Solutions is now test- ing for the Grapevine Pinot Gris Virus (GPGV). The test can be added to an existing panel or run individually. allcropsolutions.com Self-monitoring equipment R.F. MacDonald is now offering the ITT Goulds i-Alert2 that monitors any rotating machine, such as a pump, and can detect operating abnormalities or de- fects. The device employs Blue- tooth connectivity and sensors to monitor equipment; if a ma- chine does not operate within specifications, the device can recommend repairs or other cor- rective actions based on a li- brary of diagnostic information. rfmacdonald.com Updated TankNet controller Acrolon Technologies introduced the newest edition of its PM-400 touchscreen control unit called the Model 6. The supplier re- ports the device can control all cellar functions including carbon dioxide evacuation, mechanical cooling and heating, night air cooling and humidity control. The Model 6 can be seamlessly integrated with an existing TankNet system and works with web browsers, iOS and Android devices. acrolon.com Improved natural mildew control Vegalab announced a reformu- lated version of its Mildew Con- trol, which is a natural geraniol-based pesticide to treat and prevent downy and powdery mildew. The supplier reports the new formulation doubles the di- lution ratio to as high as 2,500:1 with no decrease in efficacy and reduces the cost per application by half. vegalab.us Wine trade data Wine-Searcher launched a data service for the wine trade. The company is offering price and location data in the wine indus- try based on consumer search- es as well as where wine is sold and retail pricing. The company is offering three kinds of reports that include a demand and competitors report, winery or producer report and producer association report. wine-searcher.com Digital printing on screwcaps Scott Laboratories is now offering digital printing on its ScottCap screwcaps. The decorative touch is available on any of the compa- ny's eight stock colors with a minimum order of 1,000 caps. scottlab.com 'Terminator' spray rig A1 Mist Sprayers unveiled its new 60-gallon, PTO-driven mist sprayer called the Terminator. The heavy-duty sprayer can spray up to 80 feet by 140 feet and features a 15-inch riveted fan with chain and sprocket for 210° of rotation from right to left. Other features include a six-roller, cast-iron pump; elec- tric power controls; four-nozzle cannon volute; 2-foot by 8-foot hydraulic cylinder and a forklift- compatible frame. mistsprayers.com Product News Latest offerings and announcements Create labels with depth Labeltronix expanded its finish- ing capabilities with a high-build varnish for screen-printed labels. Using a new, flatbed screen- printing unit, the company re- ports it can print labels with ink that builds to a depth and thick- ness, making lettering or an image "stand up and stand out with vibrant colors and a glossy look." The high-impact screen- printing process works by press- ing ink through a stencil and woven mesh screen with a squeegee producing a heavy ink deposit wherever a raised effect is part of a label design. Accord- ing to the supplier, the effect is a "more noticeable and touch- able" label that draws the attention of consumers. labeltronix.com Mist Sprayers