Plan Automation Technology Blog

Using X-Ray Detectable Plastic and Rubber to Boost Food Safety

Posted by Mat Bedard on Thu, Oct 6, 2016 @ 16:10 PM

X-ray product inspection technology has advanced considerably since its initial inception. With the invention of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) technology, the capabilities of x-ray technology were greatly expanded. No longer were x-ray systems reliant on just a grayscale snapshot of product contents—they could analyze materials by their chemical composition.

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Technologi, detectable components

Customizable Component Parts for Your Industry’s Unique Needs

Posted by Mat Bedard on Thu, Jul 14, 2016 @ 10:07 AM

Accidental equipment and product contamination aren’t uncommon within food, beverage and pharmaceutical production industries. There are always risks present, whether through employee mistakes or even your own line equipment, which can put your goods and brand in danger.

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Topics: detectable components

Just How Detectable are Detectable Components?

Posted by PLAN Automation Blog on Wed, Aug 19, 2015 @ 05:08 AM

Detectable components are great tools for reducing your contamination risk in your food production process.

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Topics: Metal Detection, Metal Detection Technology, detectable components

Top Reasons to Use Detectable Components in the Food Industry

Posted by PLAN Automation Blog on Tue, Aug 11, 2015 @ 09:08 AM

Food contamination is a constant threat in the food industry. The mere thought of having to deal with a product recall and the PR backlash that comes with it has been known to keep food manufacturers up at night.

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Topics: Metal Detection, X-Ray Inspection, detectable components

Selecting the Best Critical Control Points for X-Ray Inspection

Posted by PLAN Automation Blog on Thu, Jun 4, 2015 @ 11:06 AM

X-ray inspection is one of the best technologies for ensuring food safety and quality on the market. This versatile technology can detect not only foreign contaminants, it can also check for:

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Technologi, detectable components

How the Pharmaceutical Industry Benefits from X-Ray Inspection

Posted by PLAN Automation Blog on Thu, May 7, 2015 @ 13:05 PM

In many of our posts about x-ray product inspection, we’ve frequently discussed the benefits of x-ray inspection to the food industry. However, the food industry isn’t the only one that can benefit from the use of x-ray inspection technology.

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, X Ray Inspection Technology, detectable components

How to Lower Your Contamination Risk with Detectable Components

Posted by PLAN Automation Blog on Thu, Feb 19, 2015 @ 08:02 AM

Controlling and limiting contamination risk during manufacturing is a critical step in any production process. Whether your facilities use x-ray inspection solutions or metal detection to assess product quality, there are still inherent risks for contamination along production lines.

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Topics: Metal Detection, X-Ray Inspection, Product Inspection, detectable components

What You Can Do to Stop Production Equipment Contamination

Posted by PLAN Automation Blog on Tue, Feb 17, 2015 @ 08:02 AM

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.

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Topics: Metal Detection, X-Ray Inspection, automation, Product Inspection, detectable components