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Mat Bedard

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5 Reasons X-Ray Inspection May Be a Lucrative Choice in Your Business

Posted by Mat Bedard on Thu, Sep 25, 2014 @ 11:09 AM

Modern innovations in x-ray inspection technology make fully automated and lucrative detection a reality for manufacturers in any industry. These technologies bring more than just their “face value” (primarily, highly accurate inspection capabilities), but also great savings potential in efficiency, labor and mitigated product recalls.

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, X Ray Inspection for Food, X Ray Inspection Technology

X-ray Inspection and its Quality Assurance Benefits to TCS Foods

Posted by Mat Bedard on Wed, Sep 17, 2014 @ 08:09 AM

United Kingdom-based soup, sauce and
marinade producer, TCS Foods Ltd., has
earned substantial acclaim for its high quality products and commitment to innovations in the food industry. Recipient of countless awards for excellence and quality, TCS Foods Ltd. acknowledges that superb quality food products are the joint result of both the products themselves and the safety of their preparation.

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Topics: Metal Detection, X-Ray Inspection, X Ray Inspection for Food, Food Safety and Quality Inspection, X Ray Inspection Technology, Food Product Inspection, Metal Detection Technology, X Ray Inspection of Meat

4 Real Ways X-Ray Inspection Can Save You Money

Posted by Mat Bedard on Mon, Sep 15, 2014 @ 08:09 AM

Innovations in automated x-ray inspection technology have allowed the manufacturers of countless industries to limit unnecessary expenditures on materials and labor throughout their production lines, primarily by simplifying
safety inspection processes.

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Topics: Metal Detection, X-Ray Inspection, X Ray Inspection for Food, Food Safety and Quality Inspection, Product Inspection, X Ray Inspection Technology, Food Inspection

X-ray Boosts Brand Competitiveness for Iglo Foods Group

Posted by Mat Bedard on Thu, Aug 14, 2014 @ 10:08 AM

Iglo Foods Group Ltd., one of the leading frozen food production companies in Europe, oversees everything from fish and chicken processing to everyday vegetable packaging.

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, X Ray Inspection for Food, X Ray Inspection Technology, x-ray case study

5 Reasons Your Business Should Switch to X-Ray Inspection

Posted by Mat Bedard on Mon, Aug 11, 2014 @ 11:08 AM

Modern innovations in product inspection technology have essentially rendered manual inspection an impractical, unnecessary practice. The benefits of these newer solutions completely outweigh the labor costs of manual inspection.

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, X Ray Inspection for Food, X Ray Inspection Technology, Food Product Inspection

What Are the Benefits of Fat Analysis X-Ray Inspection?

Posted by Mat Bedard on Mon, Jul 14, 2014 @ 08:07 AM

Measuring chemical lean (CL) and general fat content is one of the most necessary quality inspection processes of today’s meat manufacturers. Innovative dual energy X-Ray absorptiometry (DEXA) technologies have revolutionized how manufacturers handle these processes, and perform their fat analysis and inspection tasks.

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Topics: Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Technologi, X Ray Inspection for Food, X Ray Inspection Technology, Eagle Pi, X Ray Inspection of Meat

Johnsonville Foods Utilize Eagle Pi X-Ray Inspection to Meet Goals

Posted by Mat Bedard on Tue, May 27, 2014 @ 06:05 AM

Nationwide sausage and bratwurst manufacturing giant Johnsonville Foods experienced the great benefits of x-ray technology first hand when they adopted Eagle PI x-ray inspection systems in their production lines. These innovative systems significantly limited product wastes, and even allowed Johnsonville to begin reworking rejected products by removing individual contaminants in a seamless operation.

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, x-ray integration, x-ray case study, Eagle Pi

3 Eagle PI X-Ray Inspection Machines For You to Consider

Posted by Mat Bedard on Tue, Apr 22, 2014 @ 08:04 AM

X-ray machine manufacturer Eagle PI has been supplying professional production lines with high quality inspection machines since since the early 1990s. Their famous reputation is the result of their advanced and incredibly accurate products, and innovative technologies they integrate with their X-ray systems.

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, X Ray Inspection for Food, X Ray Inspection Technology, Food Inspection, Eagle Pi

Case Study Highlight: X-Ray Inspection and Ken’s Foods

Posted by Mat Bedard on Thu, Apr 17, 2014 @ 09:04 AM

Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) increased security emphasis on tamper-resistant seals on food packaging. To provide quality assurance of their products and packaging seals, nationwide dressing and sauce manufacturer Ken’s Foods looked toward powerful X-ray inspection technology.

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, X Ray Inspection for Food, X Ray Inspection Technology, Eagle Pi

The Importance of Food Safety and Quality Inspection

Posted by Mat Bedard on Thu, Apr 3, 2014 @ 08:04 AM

Never has more stress and emphasis been placed on food safety and quality assurance than today, where recalls and consumer dissatisfaction can completely and irreparably ruin brand images. Due to this incredible focus on food and consumer safety, effective inspection technologies and techniques have become paramount to a manufacturer and brand’s success.

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Topics: Metal Detection, X-Ray Inspection, Food Safety and Quality Inspection, Food Inspection