Hefestus Unveils Automation Solutions for Cannabis Pre-Roll Production
Hefestus Launches Advanced Automation for Cannabis Pre-Rolls
Israeli engineering company Hefestus is bringing new automation technology to cannabis pre-roll manufacturing, aiming to raise the bar for product consistency, quality, and freshness. Drawing on three generations of engineering expertise and serving global cannabis producers, Hefestus now offers proprietary solutions for infused pre-rolls and innovative packaging.
Patented Donut Infusion Enhances Smoking Experience
Infused pre-rolls are increasingly popular for their concentrated potency, but traditional methods like direct distillate injection can cause issues such as clogging and uneven burns. Hefestus’s patented “donut” infusion technique creates a central airflow channel within the pre-roll. This inside-out method ensures smoother draws and even burning, enabling higher levels of concentrate without common draw or burn problems.
The company’s fully automated donut-making equipment can handle various formats—including pre-rolls, blunts, and cones—offering precise, large-scale production while reducing manual labor and maintaining quality.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging Preserves Potency
Maintaining pre-roll freshness and potency presents challenges due to exposure to oxygen, humidity, and terpene loss during distribution. Hefestus adapts Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), a system commonly used in food and pharmaceuticals, for cannabis products. By replacing oxygen inside packaging with inert gases like nitrogen, the MAP system extends shelf life, prevents mold, and protects terpene profiles.
After the pre-rolls are inserted into packaging, the system flushes the container, seals it, and preserves the product’s integrity—all while allowing for labeling and consumer transparency.
Scalable Automation for Competitive Cannabis Manufacturing
In today’s cannabis market, automation is essential for scaling operations and ensuring repeatable quality. Hefestus leverages decades of experience in the food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods industries to deliver robust automation solutions tailored for cannabis manufacturers. These advancements reduce labor costs, support regulatory compliance, and improve production efficiency.
“Proper MAP sealing ensures consumers receive pre-rolls as fresh as they left the production line.”
— Shahar Yamay, CEO, Hefestus USA
“Our goal is to strengthen our customers’ success through practical and reliable innovation.”
— Tomer Oliel, Head of Business Development, Hefestus
Conclusion
Hefestus’s approach combines technical innovation and industry adaptability, providing cannabis manufacturers with tools to produce consistently high-quality pre-rolls. Their donut infusion and MAP packaging systems reflect a commitment to both precision engineering and practical production needs, offering scalable solutions for a rapidly evolving market.
