--- title: Blog | General Automation | Product Inspection | PLAN Automation | Mat Bedard (8) description: The PLAN Automation Blog provides detailed information regarding general automation and product inspection technologies and industry related news. (8) --- - [![flag-am-can-1](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/flag-am-can-1.jpg?width=55&name=flag-am-can-1.jpg "flag-am-can-1")](https://www.planautomation.com/) - [![French](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/hub/20929/file-507216172.jpg)](https://www.planautomation.com/fr/accueil/) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cobrandlogo.png?width=946&height=150&name=cobrandlogo.png)](https://www.planautomation.com)   # Plan Automation Technology Blog ## Mat Bedard ### Recent Posts ## [The Importance of Food Safety and Quality Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105902/The-Importance-of-Food-Safety-and-Quality-Inspection) Posted by [Mat Bedard](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/mat-bedard) on Thu, Apr 3, 2014 @ 08:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-618719633-jpg/images/stealth-gravity-rt-reflection.jpg) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105902/The-Importance-of-Food-Safety-and-Quality-Inspection) 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. [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105902/The-Importance-of-Food-Safety-and-Quality-Inspection) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105902/The-Importance-of-Food-Safety-and-Quality-Inspection#comments-listing) Topics: [Metal Detection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/metal-detection), [X-Ray Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection), [Food Safety and Quality Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/food-safety-and-quality-inspection), [Food Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/food-inspection) ## [How Safe is X-Ray Inspection of Meat?](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105538/How-Safe-is-X-Ray-Inspection-of-Meat) Posted by [Mat Bedard](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/mat-bedard) on Fri, Mar 7, 2014 @ 07:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-560050609-png/images/screen_shot_2014-03-06_at_11.51.50_am-resized-600.png) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105538/How-Safe-is-X-Ray-Inspection-of-Meat) In the modern food and beverage industry, quality products and safety are key components in building successful brands. There are a variety of new and developing technologies today that all but eliminate the need for human inspection of products and goods. Because assuring this quality is pivotal in the successful distribution of some goods, like meats, incredibly accurate technologies, like X-ray machines, may be employed to get more accurate results. [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105538/How-Safe-is-X-Ray-Inspection-of-Meat) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105538/How-Safe-is-X-Ray-Inspection-of-Meat#comments-listing) Topics: [X-Ray Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection), [Product Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/product-inspection), [X Ray Inspection of Meat](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection-of-meat) ## [Utilizing X-ray Inspection Technology on Your Production Line](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105035/Utilizing-X-ray-Inspection-Technology-on-Your-Production-Line) Posted by [Mat Bedard](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/mat-bedard) on Wed, Feb 26, 2014 @ 11:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-509303648-png/images/screen_shot_2014-02-07_at_2.49.40_pm-resized-600.png) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105035/Utilizing-X-ray-Inspection-Technology-on-Your-Production-Line) The presence of X-ray inspection technologies along food service and production lines has never been greater or more prevalent than it is today. With consumers’ growing sentiment for quality products, food production companies large and small are seeking better ways to assure the safety and ensured quality of their products. [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105035/Utilizing-X-ray-Inspection-Technology-on-Your-Production-Line) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105035/Utilizing-X-ray-Inspection-Technology-on-Your-Production-Line#comments-listing) Topics: [X-Ray Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection), [X Ray Inspection for Food](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection-for-food), [Product Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/product-inspection) ## [The Benefits of X-ray Product Inspection Technology](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105032/The-Benefits-of-X-ray-Product-Inspection-Technology) Posted by [Mat Bedard](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/mat-bedard) on Tue, Feb 18, 2014 @ 08:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-512572802-png/images/screen_shot_2014-02-07_at_2.39.52_pm-resized-600.png) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105032/The-Benefits-of-X-ray-Product-Inspection-Technology) The use of X-ray technologies in the safety and quality inspections of food products has irrefutable beneficial effects for companies, products and their customers. Simplifying the inspection process with incredibly accurate and quick results, the process of X-ray inspection captures both minor product flaws and severe imperfections, defects that can tarnish the integrity and public opinion of your company. [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105032/The-Benefits-of-X-ray-Product-Inspection-Technology) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105032/The-Benefits-of-X-ray-Product-Inspection-Technology#comments-listing) Topics: [X-Ray Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection), [Product Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/product-inspection) ## [How Safe is X-Ray Inspection for Food?](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/104979/How-Safe-is-X-Ray-Inspection-for-Food) Posted by [Mat Bedard](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/mat-bedard) on Wed, Feb 5, 2014 @ 16:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-506167391-png/images/x_ray_inspection_of_food-resized-600.png) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/104979/How-Safe-is-X-Ray-Inspection-for-Food) As Health Canada and Food Safety regulations and customer expectations for the quality of food products continues to increase, the demand for increasingly accurate and sophisticated quality control methods is also on the rise. One of the most effective tools for any quality control expert is X-ray inspection technology. These devices can scan the interior of different food products to find foreign objects and quality defects that could be dangerous to an unsuspecting customer. [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/104979/How-Safe-is-X-Ray-Inspection-for-Food) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/104979/How-Safe-is-X-Ray-Inspection-for-Food#comments-listing) Topics: [X-Ray Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection), [X Ray Inspection for Food](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection-for-food) ## [Evaluating Your Need for an X-Ray Inspection System](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/104822/Evaluating-Your-Need-for-an-X-Ray-Inspection-System) Posted by [Mat Bedard](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/mat-bedard) on Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 16:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-488967107-png/images/x-ray_inspection_technology-resized-600.png) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/104822/Evaluating-Your-Need-for-an-X-Ray-Inspection-System) In today’s modern marketplace, it can be difficult to balance all of the different priorities that are a part of manufacturing different products. You want to make sure that each and every packaged product that exits your factory is made to the highest standard and is free of contaminants that could be harmful to your customers, yet you also want your inspection cycle to be short so that you can meet the demand for your products. [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/104822/Evaluating-Your-Need-for-an-X-Ray-Inspection-System) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/104822/Evaluating-Your-Need-for-an-X-Ray-Inspection-System#comments-listing) Topics: [X-Ray Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection) ## [Increase Cash Flow with Equipment Financing](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/17371/Increase-Cash-Flow-with-Equipment-Financing) Posted by [Mat Bedard](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/mat-bedard) on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 @ 01:10 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/97253/83e679e6cbc814b927ed0a1f3257bac6/image/gif) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/17371/Increase-Cash-Flow-with-Equipment-Financing) With the new ***US "HIRE Act" of 2010***, ***Wexxar Packaging ***equipment purchased with our US Bank financing program can yield 100 percent tax deductible monthly payments for customers. 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