X-Ray Inspection White Papers & Articles
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Product Inspection Risk Assessment For Packaged Baked Goods And Snacks
10/27/2015
Evolving inspection/detection technology can help both baking and snack food companies get their products to market contamination-free and in the case of multiple-item packs, with all of the promised pieces in place. Using inline checkweighers to weigh packaged products ensures that they contain the correct amount of expensive product ingredients and that dispensing equipment is operating correctly. This aids in problem identification and facilitates uptime on today’s high-rate lines.
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How Do X-Ray Systems Find Foreign Bodies?
10/16/2015
Modern X-Ray systems are very specialized, efficient, advanced, and are commonly used in a range of industries for inspection purposes, including medical diagnostics; food and pharmaceutical product inspection; construction (structural, mining and engineering); and security.
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Enhancing Levels of Due Diligence: Exceeding Standards In The Food Industry
10/6/2015
It is an ever-increasing responsibility of food manufacturers to take every precaution to ensure their products are safe, free from contamination, and are unlikely to harm consumers in any way. It is in the best interests of food manufacturers to take steps to ensure systems and procedures are in place to minimize the risk of litigation and, in the event of such an instance, have the necessary documentary evidence to prove they have been duly diligent in the manufacturing process. Are you confident that your systems and procedures will stand up to scrutiny?
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Improving Food Safety Inspection Of Pumped Products
5/21/2015
The safety of food has always been important, but food scandals, such as the 2013 horsemeat scandal, the 2011 EHEC outbreak in Europe, and the 2008 Chinese milk scandal involving melamine, along with well-publicized product recalls, have heightened public scrutiny of food manufacturers and awareness of product safety.
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X-Ray Inpsection: What Is The Best Diode Size For Your Application?
4/1/2015
X-Ray system manufacturers for food manufacturing, processing, and packaging lines offer different pitch X-Ray detectors to suit individual applications and likely contaminants. This white paper helps debunk the myth that no matter what the application, smaller diodes give better sensitivity and offers guidance on how to select the best diode size for optimal inspection.
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10 Reasons To Upgrade From Metal Detection To X-Ray Inspection
3/17/2015
X-ray inspection in food processing lines can provide many benefits you may be unaware of. Here are 10 reasons to consider stepping up to the latest technology utilized in X-ray inspection systems.
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Principles Of Hygienic Design In The Meat And Poultry Industry
3/10/2015
The meat and poultry industry has some of the harshest operating conditions and most demanding processes in food manufacturing and processing. Manufacturers are under increasing consumer and legislative pressure to ensure product quality and safety. As a result, many are using product inspection tools to provide confidence that the products coming off the production line are as safe for consumers as they can possibly be.
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Quality Assurance: For Beverage Manufacturers
12/23/2014
The cost of defective products can be high: a recall is expensive, and the damage to brand integrity can be catastrophic. In the competitive beverage market, consistent product presentation keeps customers from abandoning the brand.
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HACCP In The Pet Food Industry — Taking Advantage Of Legislation
11/28/2014
All around the world, pet food safety has become a major issue, with HACCP recognized as a significant part of the answer. Smart companies determined to gain market advantage are exploiting HACCP experience gained in the equally demanding human foods industry.
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Improving The Safety Of Pumped Food Products
11/15/2014
Food manufacturers are under increasing consumer and legislative pressure to provide safe food. One of the tools that helps to maintain food safety is x-ray inspection.