Join this insightful webinar hosted by Elea Technology GmbH, designed for the North, Central, and South American market, and discover how Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology can optimize your potato chip processing. Learn how to get more out of every potato while maintaining consistent, high-quality results.
As a global leader in PEF systems, Elea offers a comprehensive portfolio of PEF Advantage Belt units suitable for processors of all sizes. These systems integrate seamlessly into existing production lines, ensuring continuous, stable, and reliable operation.
The event will take place on Monday, April 20, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM, and will be held online via Microsoft Teams, with open access for anyone to join.
Presenters
Stefan Toepfl, Managing Director at Elea Technology GmbH
Stefan Toepfl, Managing Director at Elea Technology GmbH
Since 2017, Stefan Töpefl has been Managing Director at Elea, where he focuses on translating scientific insight into reliable, scalable solutions for the food industry. As a food engineer with a strong focus on process and equipment design, Stefan is driven by a clear motivation: to use Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology to make food processing more efficient, sustainable, and future‑proof, while consistently keeping industrial realities in mind. Stefan earned his PhD in Food Process Engineering from Berlin Technical University in 2006. In parallel with his role at Elea, he has been Professor of Food Processing at Hochschule Osnabrück since 2009, maintaining a close and active link between academia and industry to ensure that innovation remains both scientifically sound and industrially applicable.
Kevin Hill, Application Support Manager at Elea Technology GmbH
Kevin Hill, Application Support Manager at Elea Technology GmbH
Kevin Hill is Application Support Manager at Elea Technology, a global leader in Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) solutions for the food industry. He joined Elea in R&D in 2018 after earning his Master’s in Food Technology, focusing on potato chips, French fries, and other snack applications, and later progressed to his current role supporting clients from pilot trials to full-scale system implementation. Kevin combines technical expertise with practical guidance to help customers improve efficiency, product quality, and sustainability using PEF technology.
What You Will Learn
- The fundamentals of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology
- How PEF systems are implemented in potato chip production Ways to increase yield, reduce costs, and enhance product quality
- Expected return on investment (ROI) from PEF systems
- Real-world industry applications and success stories
A PEF Advantage B Micro unit will also be presented during the webinar, giving participants a practical visual understanding of Elea’s compact PEF belt technology.
What to Expect
Gain valuable insights into how PEF technology works and its real-world impact on production performance. The session will include a live demonstration and practical examples to help you understand how to apply this technology effectively.
Why Attend?
Take greater control of your potato chip production line and discover how PEF technology can help you:
- Maximize yield and raw material utilization
- Improve product consistency and quality
- Reduce operational costs
- Increase overall efficiency and profitability
