Throughout the feed value chain our customers rely on the accuracy of the information provided by FOSS analytical solutions. With rapid and reliable measurements of crucial parameters, at-line and inline, our instruments and software allow you to leverage real-time production data and take action that saves costly rework and wastage of valuable resources. FOSS NIR solutions include instrumentation, calibrations, calibration development software, instrument network software as well as instrumentation for wet chemistry reference methods.

1. Analytical Solutions for the Feed Industry

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Leading the way in analysis for
the feed and forage industry
Throughout the feed value chain our customers rely on the accuracy of the information provided by
FOSS analytical solutions. With rapid and reliable measurements of crucial parameters, at-line and in-
line, our instruments and software allow you to leverage real-time production data and take action that
saves costly rework and wastage of valuable resources.
FOSS NIR solutions include instrumentation, calibrations, calibration development software, instrument
network software as well as instrumentation for wet chemistry reference methods. All solutions are
sup-ported by our global organization.
Optimal use of raw materials and a tight control throughout production can lead to considerable
cost savings. FOSS solutions are designed to be placed at-line, close to production, or in-line, making
it possible to tightly control valuable parameters such as moisture, protein and fat. Our full range of
pet food analysis solutions cover both dry and wet food production from measurement of incoming
raw materials to the final product.
Feed production
The ISO 12099 standard opens up new possibilities for feed and forage testing laboratories to provide
certified analysis services based on near infrared (NIR). From a single installation to management of a
network of instruments, FOSS ensures success with any NIR application.
Feed ingredient manufacturing
Pet food production
Feed and forage laboratory
The more expensive the ingredients, the more important it becomes to control them. FOSS solutions are
used throughout the world to provide real-time data for feed production optimisation. This leads to cost
reductions and ensures consistent feed quality. The solutions are supported by the international premix
and additives companies providing calibrations and other services to the compound feed industry.
FOSS solutions cover a wide range of feed ingredient applications including meat and bone meal,
fish meal, soybean meal, DDGS and many others. Feed ingredient manufacturing can be optimized
through at-line or in-line measurement for continuous process control. For instance, protein and
moisture optimization, reducing variability and producing closer to target will lead to considerable
cost savings and a fast return on investment.
FOSS global feed and forage calibration models covering
all of the above business areas, typically include:
Fat, Protein, Moisture, Ash, Starch and Crude Fiber. Access to relevant reference analysis makes it possible
to develop additional calibrations for parameters such as Amino Acids, NDF, ADF, Color and more.

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• Control up front for production planning
• Segregate raw materials optimally
• Reject out of spec materials
• Ensure fair payment to suppliers
• Spot dosing problems
• Ensure production meets requirements
• Reduce raw material cost by optimizing
dosing of most expensive raw materials
1. At intake – ingredient control 2. At the mixer – process control
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Did you know?
Savings of at least $2 per ton of
soya meal can be made by matching
protein targets more closely.
Did you know?
A feed mill producing 70,000
ton annually can save more than
$20,000 in reduced rework through
tighter production control.
Optimize quality control
and see the savings
Our versatile range of analytical solutions are designed to give you
fast access to accurate data throughout the production cycle – from
intake of raw material to process control and end product specifica-
tion. With this information, you can supply the high quality products
your customers expect and make the best possible use of your valu-
able resources.

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• Adjust moisture or fat addition closer to target values
• Ensure composition meets final product specs
• Create powerful QM documentation for end users
• Improve safety and convenience with
automated chemical analysis
• ISO and AOAC supported reference methods
• Remote configuration and monitoring through
NIR network software
• Monitor quality of finished feed and
processes
• Spot potential loading problems
• Ensure correct labelling and product
specifications
3. After the cooler – quality control
5. Laboratory analysis
4. At out-loading – delivery control
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Did you know?
More consistent feed quality leads to
more satisfied customers, better ani-
mal performance and considerable
savings in less recalls and warranty
claims. Surveys have shown annual
savings of $35,000 or more. Did you know?
NIR can replace expensive and time
consuming wet chemistry in the
laboratory.

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NIR – Accuracy You Can Rely On
FOSS offers a range of NIR solutions to meet the individual needs of our customers. Regardless of the NIR solution
you choose, you can be sure that it is carefully calibrated to ensure the highest level of accuracy. All NIR solutions are
designed for ease of use and can withstand even the toughest production environments.
NIRS™ DS2500/NIRS™ DS2500 F Feed Analyzers
NIRS™ DA1650
ProFoss™ for Feed
These highly versatile feed analyzers are the best choice for optimal performance
and full flexibility in sample product type and parameters. They use highly accurate
optical NIR technology to give best-in-class performance across a broad wavelength
range of 400 to 2500 nm or 850-2500 nm. Regardless of whether you are testing
moisture, fat and protein or more demanding parameters such as amino acids,
ash or fibers, the NIRS DS2500 and DS2500 F delivers precision results in under a
minute. With these high performing instruments on your team, you can be sure
that you are getting the highest level of quality control at all stages of production.
The NIRS DS2500 and NIRS 2500 F can be pre-calibrated with global data for the
most common feed types and ingredients and is also 100% backwards compat-
ible with FOSS NIRSystem™ II solutions, InfraXact™ and XDS™ instruments. Its
compatibility makes it easy to leverage existing data and is the straightforward
migration path without any loss of performance.
This “easy to install and operate” solution gives instant improvements to product
quality and production processes. Simple, versatile, portable and fully connected,
this solution brings the power of everyday NIR analyses to everybody. It can be
pre-calibrated with FOSS global Feed & Forage models for Protein, Fat, Moisture,
Fibre, Starch and Ash.
The ProFoss™ Feed solution offers continuous measurements of main animal feed
parameters, such as Moisture, Protein and Fat, directly in the feed processing line
using high resolution technology.

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STATE OF THE ART FEED GLOBAL CALIBRATIONS
FOSS has developed truly global calibrations using data collected from different
corners of the world. A special implementation of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)
enables the creation of large calibration models covering a wide measurement range
of multiple feed types and raw materials from different geographical origins. The
calibrations are regularly updated with new data to include variability from new
harvests, new raw materials and new geographical origins.
ANN TECHNOLOGY
ANN is the ideal technology for generating robust NIR calibrations and is particularly
suitable for complex applications such as feed, pet food and forage. ANN features
include:
• Improved accuracy of up to 10-15% compared to PLS calibrations
• Fewer calibrations needed to cover a wide range of feed and raw materials
• Increased robustness and less work in adjusting and updating calibrations
• Calibrations can be used from day one with only minor adjustments
• Easier transferability between instruments
FACTORY STANDARDIZED INSTRUMENTS
The latest FOSS NIR technology ensures the seamless transfer of calibrations, thereby
reducing development costs to a minimum. Instruments are matched with
great precision through basic hardware standardizations. This removes the need
for time consuming standardization processes involving biological samples.
DirectSync™
• The top feed companies in Asia, Europe and America choose FOSS
• With an installed base of more than 3,000 units, FOSS NIRS instruments have set the standard
for NIR technology in the Feed and Forage industry since the 1980's.
• Pioneering the use of NIR networking software since 1987 with modem connection
• Introduced internet networking software (RINA) to the feed industry in 2004
• Introduced industry leading networking software (MOSAIC), enabling global feed suppliers to increase
and improve their NIR services towards their feed customers
• Today, more than 2,500 NIR units connected via networking
• The World’s largest group of industrial chemometricians
• First to introduce Artificial Neural Network (ANN) calibration modeling and inventor of LOCAL
calibration techniques
Pioneers of NIR in the Feed Industry

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The simplest and safest way to
manage your feed NIR
Mosaic is a network system based on a central network database. Any operations such as calibra-
tion updates are recorded centrally so that they can be used again and again. For instance, it is a
great way of getting a number of instruments to all work the same, each one giving exactly the
same results across the board.
The central database also helps to make data freely available. For instance, if you are a manager
in the USA and need to look into the performance of an instrument in Brazil, you do not need to
think about an operator being at the other end of the line to pull out results and send them. You
can just log on to your Mosaic client and go to the instrument concerned to get a record of all the
test results. You can see all the samples, make reports, export the results and so on.
Another important aspect of the Mosaic central database is to do with data safety. With Mosaic,
customers are put on the central database so if something happens locally, the data is still available
by synchronising with the Mosaic database.
Some of the many other features and functions include report templates, reporting, and remote
software upgrades and trouble-shooting.

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• Monitor instrument performance remotely
• Multiple user access
• Access all data from all NIR units in real
time at once
• Centralized instrument configuration
setup
• Immediate access to new updates
and calibrations
• Online technical support and
maintenance by FOSS NIR experts
• Backups
MOSAIC
Expert user
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Patented techniques for accurate, safe
and reliable laboratory testing
In the field of wet chemistry, FOSS provides solutions designed to simplify routine laboratory analysis. Our radically
improved Kjeldahl, Soxhlet, Weende and van Soest wet chemistry reference methods meet the most exacting stand-
ards and dramatically reduce laboratory time and costs.
Fibertec™ Systems
Kjeltec™ System
Soxtec™ Systems
Digestion Systems
Sample preparation
Fibertec systems are a range of fiber determination instruments with different levels
of automation, that meet recognized methods and standards for crude fiber, ADF, NDF
and ADL determinations. FibertecTM
8000 is a fully-automated solution for unattended
deter-mination of crude and detergent fibre, ensuring maximum safety in the
laboratory and lowest operator time. The FibertecTM
portfolio includes: FibertecTM
8000
and 1023 plus FibertecTM
FT 121 and FT 122.
The KjeltecTM
8000 series consists of three models: 8100, 8200, and 8400, for simple and
safe distillations with different levels of automation. The Kjeltec 8400, in combination with
8420 or 8460 sampler and Tecator AutoLift digestors, provides the ultimate in automated
Kjeldahl analysis. Approved by AOAC and ISO. The KjeltecTM
portfolio includes: KjeltecTM
8100, 8200, 8400, 8420 and 8460 plus the KT 200 Kjeltec.
FOSS SoxtecTM
systems offer fast and safe fat analysis with varying levels of automation.
The Soxtec 8000 range, consisting of an extraction unit, a hydrolysis unit, and a single filter
that is common to both units, allows you to perform acid hydrolysis and Soxhlet analysis
in one integrated action. The SoxtecTM
portfolio includes: SoxtecTM
8000 plus ST 255, ST
243 and ST 245 SoxtecTM
.
Digestion systems, with integrated programmable controllers, provide economi-
cal and efficient digestion of crude protein for Kjeldahl analysis. A number of units
can be combined to match individual needs, from units capable of handling just a
few samples a day up to fully automated systems for high sample throughput. The
Digestion portfolio includes: Digestor 2508, 2520 and 2540 plus DT 208 and DT 220
Digestor.
FOSS provides tailored sample grinders for all types of samples analyzed in the feed
production chain, such as raw material, forage samples and finished pelleted feed. The
Sample Mill portfolio includes: HammertecTM
, CM 290 CemotecTM
, CT 293 CyclotecTM
,
HM 294 and HM 297 Homogenizers and KN 295 KnifetecTM
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Join forces
with an NIR powerhouse
Today, 9 out of 10 of the world’s leading feed producers are already using FOSS NIR instruments. Supported by the
best team of engineers and chemometric experts in the world we make sure that cutting-edge technology and state
of the art calibration tools go hand in hand. At the same time our worldwide team of application specialists ensures
that maintenance and support is always at your fingertips.
Built to last
FOSS NIR instruments are based on decades of accumulated expertise from the industry standard System II
NIRS5000 analyzer which has an installed base of more than 3,000 units worldwide.
FOSS is the world leader in analytical innovation – with an ever-expanding portfolio of software tools, calibration
updates, added parameters and sample types. Partnering with us, will keep your investment up to date and secured
for the future.
Calibration
Factory standardization of the
NIRS DS2500 F is a great advantage
when developing calibrations. With
all in-struments performing alike,
there is no more need for
standardization.
Mark Westerhaus
Senior Chemometrician,
Chemometrical Development
Service
With more than 300 service people
and 75 distributors around the globe,
we help you to maintain your invest-
ment, ensuring maximum uptime
and instrument stability
Jonas Haahr Andersen
Team leader,
Customer & Sales Support

11. About FOSS
FOSS is the world’s leading provider of a versatile range of analytical
solu-tions for the food and agricultural industries, helping producers to
maximize the value of their production. From laboratory to at-line and in-
line solutions, using everything from traditional wet chemistry reference
methods to the most advanced analytical methods, such as near
infrared (NIR) and X-ray technology, FOSS is in the forefront of
innovative technology.
More than 50,000 FOSS analysis instruments are in operation at
plants and laboratories worldwide, with over 90 of the world’s top 100
food and agriculture companies using FOSS solutions.
FOSS is a privately-owned company employing over 12,00 worldwide.
FOSS has manufacturing, research and development facilities in
Denmark and China. Solutions are sold and supported through FOSS
sales and service companies in 25 countries and by more than 70
dedicated distributors.
Contact FOSS to find out how we can help you achieve more efficient
and profitable feed and forage production, or visit our website at
www.fossna.com.
FOSS
6509 Flying Cloud Drive Ste. 130
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Tel.: 1 800 547 6275
Fax: 952 974 9823
info@fossna.com
www.fossna.com