This video demonstrates the use of a halogen glass rod heater to locally heat chocolate with infrared, melting only a specific portion.
Please take a look at this example of localized heating, designed for potential applications in the food processing and confectionery industries. By utilizing infrared technology, it enables precise tasks that are challenging with traditional heating methods.
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