As the global cannabis market matures, the industry is transitioning from artisanal practices to technological and scalable operations. The need for consistency and quality control has driven a new wave of innovation.

Tools once considered a luxury are now becoming essential for producers looking to optimize processes, preserve quality, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Post-harvest technologies in the industry

The post-harvest phase is crucial for the final product quality. Traditionally manual and error-prone, this stage now features technologies in the cannabis industry that automate and standardize the process.

- Grove Bags: This solution controls humidity and gas exchange with the patented TerpLoc film, which regulates the internal microclimate. According to Lance Lambert, marketing director, the technology "utilizes what the plant offers to create the perfect atmosphere," preserving terpenes and preventing mold.

- Boveda: With sachets that maintain relative humidity at 58% or 62%, Boveda prevents terpene degradation and product weight loss. Studies indicate that cannabis stored with Boveda can retain up to 18% more terpenes.

- Cannatrol: The Cool Cure system uses Vaportrol technology to manage drying and curing, controlling vapor pressure. This removes water precisely, preserving volatile terpenes and preventing mold development.

The precision of new technologies in cannabis

Data-driven decision-making is becoming the standard in agriculture, and the cannabis sector is no exception, adopting new tools for precise monitoring.

- Valenveras: This portable Spanish analyzer uses a NIR (near-infrared) chip to provide almost instant readings of cannabinoids and terpenes. Costing less than laboratory equipment, it allows producers to optimize harvest time in real-time.

- Growcast: An IoT (Internet of Things) based monitoring system that offers environmental control in cultivation rooms. Sensors measure CO₂, humidity, and temperature, sending real-time alerts to managers.

Automation: scaling production

Automation is key to scalability, especially in repetitive tasks. Technologies in the cannabis industry are optimizing processes such as pruning and pre-roll manufacturing.

- Twister and Le Caburé: Twister sets the standard in the industry for high-capacity automated pruning. Alternatively, machines from the Argentinean company Le Caburé offer a robust and affordable solution for small and medium producers.

- RollPros (Blackbird): The Blackbird machine replicates the spiral winding of a handmade joint, ensuring consistency and quality on an industrial scale, ideal for premium pre-roll brands.

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Technology is also enhancing how the final product is consumed, offering safer and more flavorful experiences.

- Dynavap: This vaporizer stands out for its analog operation, without battery or electronics. Heated by an external source, it allows precise temperature control, focusing on preserving terpene flavor without combustion.

With information from Forbes