The cannabis industry is witnessing a significant technological advancement with the introduction of Newton's Smart OS, the first AI-powered process-control platform designed for cannabis extraction. This innovative platform provides inline cannabinoid quantification, intelligent alerts, cost monitoring, and continuous optimization without necessitating changes to existing workflows. According to Kellan Finney, Co-Founder, the transition from relying on spreadsheets and intuition to having real-time data visibility can fundamentally alter how cannabis extraction facilities operate.
Designed initially for hydrocarbon extraction, with ethanol workflows on the horizon, Newton's Smart OS integrates live sensor feeds, inline cannabinoid quantification, and AI-driven alerts. This integration allows operators to make informed, science-backed adjustments during extraction processes without the delay of waiting for lab results. The platform's ability to provide real-time data on environmental conditions and extraction efficiency marks a pivotal shift towards more scientific and efficient extraction methods.
The platform has already demonstrated its value through a successful pilot with industry partners, showcasing measurable improvements such as reduced idle time. This efficiency gain enabled one early adopter to conduct an additional extraction run per day, translating to over $4,000 in daily revenue increase and potential annual gains in the six-figure range. Such outcomes underscore the platform's immediate return on investment and its capacity to enhance profitability in cannabis extraction operations.
At the core of Smart OS are precision optical sensors and a cannabis-trained LLM (Large Language Model), which work together to quantify cannabinoids, track solvent ratios, and benchmark live data in real time. The platform's capabilities are set to expand in Q4, with plans to extend visibility to chillers and other IoT devices through closed-loop alerts. For those interested in exploring the platform's functionalities further, a technical whitepaper is available for download at https://www.newton-insights.com.
Newton Insights, the company behind Smart OS, is dedicated to developing AI-powered tools for the cannabis industry, with a focus on moving teams from reactive guesswork to proactive control based on validated science and real-time insight. The introduction of Smart OS represents a critical step forward in optimizing cannabis extraction processes, offering operators unprecedented visibility and control over their operations.
