Tilasiemen Boosts Efficiency and Saves Resources with GrainSense Lab

Tilasiemen, a cooperative owned by farms across Finland, is dedicated to developing, producing, and delivering certified, high-quality seeds. With a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence, Tilasiemen has long utilized the GrainSense Go handheld analyzer to support its seed production processes.

As the company’s research activities expanded, so did the volume of grain samples — creating a need for a more scalable and high-throughput solution. 

That’s when Tilasiemen turned to the GrainSense Lab, a powerful analytical device designed for precision, speed, and ease of use.

“We did a trial and it convinced us that the device can measure a large number of samples and volumes with great accuracy and repeatability, so we decided to purchase it,” Santeri Salo, Owner and Chairman of the Board of Siementila Salo Oy, one of the owners of Tilasiemen explains.

Since adopting the GrainSense Lab, Tilasiemen has streamlined its grain analysis workflow, processing over 2,000 samples in the first few months of use with remarkable efficiency. 

The device has become a cornerstone of their pre-screening process, enabling the team to make faster, data-driven decisions while significantly reducing costs associated with external laboratory testing.

Key benefits include:

• Real-time results with high accuracy and repeatability
• Cloud-based data storage and analysis with export functions
• Data-driven decision-making and improved operational efficiency
• Cost savings due to decreased needs for external laboratories

“The device enables us to carry out our pre-screening process efficiently, providing valuable data for decision-making and significantly reducing costs,”
— Santeri Salo

The device allows them to analyze samples quickly, delivering reliable results in real-time. 

With data automatically stored in the cloud and accessible via an intuitive dashboard, 

Tilasiemen can easily view, manage, and export results for further processing and reporting.

One of the greatest advantages for the team is real-time access to results, enabling faster, more informed decision-making. 

This immediacy not only saves valuable time and resources but also enhances operational efficiency throughout their workflow.

Today, Tilasiemen uses the GrainSense Lab to pre-screen over 2,000 samples per year. Based on the results, they can strategically select a smaller number of samples for detailed external laboratory analysis — significantly reducing costs and improving turnaround times.

By integrating the GrainSense Lab into its operations, Tilasiemen has not only improved turnaround times but also elevated the precision and reliability of its seed quality assessments. The result: better seeds, smarter decisions, and a more efficient business.