--- title: Blog | General Automation | Product Inspection | PLAN Automation | automation description: automation | The PLAN Automation Blog provides detailed information regarding general automation and product inspection technologies and industry related news. --- - [![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 ## [Fat Analysis: Core Sampling Vs. Inline X-Ray Fat Analysis for Meat Product](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/core-sampling-vs.-inline-x-ray-product-analysis-for-meat-product) Posted by [Mat Bedard](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/mat-bedard) on Fri, Dec 16, 2016 @ 10:12 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hubfs/core_sampling_vs_inline_sampling_.png) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/core-sampling-vs.-inline-x-ray-product-analysis-for-meat-product) Meat producers have a dire need for [accurate fat analysis](https://www.planautomation.com/benefits-of-fat-analysis-slaughterhouses) in their meat products. The problem is that traditional testing solutions such as core sampling can easily suffer from sample bias. [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/core-sampling-vs.-inline-x-ray-product-analysis-for-meat-product) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/core-sampling-vs.-inline-x-ray-product-analysis-for-meat-product#comments-listing) Topics: [X-Ray Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection), [Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Technologi](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/dual-energy-x-ray-absorptiometry-dexa-technologi), [automation](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/automation), [Eagle Pi](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/eagle-pi), [X Ray Inspection of Meat](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection-of-meat) ## [Is Automated Case Erecting, Forming, and Sealing Right for My Needs?](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109462/Is-Automated-Case-Erecting-Forming-and-Sealing-Right-for-My-Needs) Posted by [PLAN Automation Blog](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/plan-automation-blog) on Thu, Apr 16, 2015 @ 12:04 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-2964689899-png/images/case_packaging-resized-600.png) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109462/Is-Automated-Case-Erecting-Forming-and-Sealing-Right-for-My-Needs) There are many different solutions for of [end of line automation technologies](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/108103/Ways-End-of-Line-Automation-Reduce-Labor-and-Costs) available in the market for your company to consider. While we have already discussed some of the major case loading technologies that are out there, what about the process of setting up and sealing these cases? [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109462/Is-Automated-Case-Erecting-Forming-and-Sealing-Right-for-My-Needs) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109462/Is-Automated-Case-Erecting-Forming-and-Sealing-Right-for-My-Needs#comments-listing) Topics: [automation](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/automation) ## [Deciding if Automated X-Ray Inspection is Right for Your Business](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109381/Deciding-if-Automated-X-Ray-Inspection-is-Right-for-Your-Business) Posted by [PLAN Automation Blog](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/plan-automation-blog) on Thu, Mar 19, 2015 @ 15:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-1605162723-jpg/images/foodsafety-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109381/Deciding-if-Automated-X-Ray-Inspection-is-Right-for-Your-Business) X-ray inspection for products and packages is an incredibly versatile and accurate technology. These machines can check for contaminants, missing products, underfill/overfilled packages, and more in the blink of an eye, and with much greater reliability than the naked eye. [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109381/Deciding-if-Automated-X-Ray-Inspection-is-Right-for-Your-Business) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109381/Deciding-if-Automated-X-Ray-Inspection-is-Right-for-Your-Business#comments-listing) Topics: [X-Ray Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection), [automation](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/automation) ## [What You Can Do to Stop Production Equipment Contamination](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109224/What-You-Can-Do-to-Stop-Production-Equipment-Contamination) Posted by [PLAN Automation Blog](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/plan-automation-blog) on Tue, Feb 17, 2015 @ 08:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-2964689059-jpg/images/quality_products-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109224/What-You-Can-Do-to-Stop-Production-Equipment-Contamination) In today’s production environments, product safety and the risks of contamination are more ingrained in operations than ever before. No matter what industry your company specializes in (food, beverage, pharmaceutical, etc.), the quality of your products is as decisive for your brand as the actual goods you create. [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109224/What-You-Can-Do-to-Stop-Production-Equipment-Contamination) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109224/What-You-Can-Do-to-Stop-Production-Equipment-Contamination#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), [automation](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/automation), [Product Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/product-inspection), [detectable components](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/detectable-components) ## [What Proper Automation Controls Mean for Production Operations](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109159/What-Proper-Automation-Controls-Mean-for-Production-Operations) Posted by [PLAN Automation Blog](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/plan-automation-blog) on Tue, Jan 20, 2015 @ 14:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-1885871023-jpg/images/guide.jpg) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/109159/What-Proper-Automation-Controls-Mean-for-Production-Operations) When they are implemented within your business as part of a *cohesive process design*, proper automation controls can vastly improve productivity, while also providing valuable opportunities to upgrade existing technologies proactively as your company evolves. Investing in process automation is crucial for keeping up with ongoing manufacturing trends, market activity and the influx of production innovations being made every year. 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