Interview: Namık Kemal Parlak
KSE Process Technology has introduced a breakthrough in micro-component dosing with its KCD wiw micro system. By combining single-gram accuracy with energy efficiency, the innovation addresses both cost and safety challenges in feed production.
Martin Artijn van Eijk
Head of Sales
KSE Process Technology Inc.
Micro-ingredients like vitamins and minerals account for a small fraction of feed formulations in terms of volume, yet they often carry the highest costs and the greatest risks if not dosed correctly. A slight “overshoot” can drive up production expenses, while undersupplying may compromise feed quality or even regulatory compliance. In many plants, this delicate task is still handled manually—leaving room for human error, wasted batches, and serious safety concerns.
At SPACE 2025, KSE Process Technology showcased how its latest KCD wiw micro system tackles these challenges. By integrating a smaller, highly precise scale into its established slide gate system, KSE now delivers single-gram accuracy within one compact unit. The design not only eliminates the need for multiple dosing scales, it brings all advantages that come with dosing slides in general.
In our exclusive interview, Martijn van Eijk, Head of Sales at KSE, explains how this technology is being adopted globally and why it could change the way feed mills handle micro-ingredients.
Could you please introduce yourself?
My name is Martijn van Eijk. I am Head of Sales at KSE Process Technology Inc., and I also represent the company in North America. I joined KSE four years ago, and today I’m here in France supporting my colleagues. My main responsibility is sales, while the technical details are handled by our specialized teams.
What solution are you presenting here at SPACE?
What you see here is part of our range in micro-component dosing equipment. We already had several micro-dosing systems in our portfolio, but now we have integrated a smaller, more precise scale inside. This allows us to reach single-gram accuracy. For micro-ingredients such as vitamins and minerals, that level of precision is essential.
What benefits does this bring to feed producers?
The biggest advantage is accuracy and efficiency. Vitamins and minerals are often the most expensive ingredients in feed formulations. With this system, you avoid “overshooting” by adding too much—making production costly—or undersupplying, which would lower quality and even risk non-compliance. With our dosing technology, you can be confident that every inclusion is at the right level and fully traceable.
How does the technology compare with conventional solutions?
Traditional screw conveyors have a limited dosing range of about 1:40. Our slide gate system can achieve a ratio of 1:2000, which is far greater. In practice, that means we can handle both very small and larger quantities with just one system, where normally two separate scales would be required.
Think of it this way: if you weigh yourself, you use a bathroom scale. If you weigh flour in your kitchen, you use a kitchen scale. Each tool serves a different purpose. Our system combines both functions—handling big inclusions on a larger scale, and the smallest quantities on a precise micro-scale—within one integrated unit.
How easy is it to integrate this technology into existing plants?
Because our equipment uses slide gates and has a very compact footprint, it’s simple to integrate. The design is vertically stacked, requiring little space. Plants can either purchase a complete micro-dosing system with this new module included, or retrofit it later as recipes evolve.
What feedback have you received from the market since launching?
We introduced this system last year, and the response has been very strong. The demand for accurate, automated micro-dosing is high because in many plants, this work is still done manually. Manual dosing is not only time-consuming but also prone to human error. Mistakes can lead to wasted batches—and in the worst cases, unsafe feed. With automation, you reduce labor dependency, improve consistency, and eliminate costly errors.
How does it impact energy consumption?
Our system is extremely efficient. For example, in a 12-silo setup with conventional screw conveyors, you would need 12 motors—each consuming power and requiring maintenance. With this KCD micro system, you only need one light motor, because we rely largely on gravity rather than mechanical force. This reduces both energy use and wear on equipment, while also being gentler on the raw materials.
How widespread is adoption so far?
While I can’t share exact numbers, I can say that industry interest is very high. Everywhere we go, companies want to eliminate manual labor and reduce risk. The system not only ensures precise dosing but also prevents entire batches from being wasted due to a single mistake. In feed production, that kind of reliability is critical—for efficiency, cost savings, and above all, animal safety.