Plan Automation Technology Blog

Can X-Ray Inspection Work on Metalized Film Packaging?

Posted by Mat Bedard on Tue, Jun 7, 2016 @ 10:06 AM

There are many different kinds of product packaging used by modern food manufacturers. Packaging types such as Styrofoam, plastic, cardboard, and metal all present different challenges for product inspection.

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Topics: Metal Detection

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

X-Rays vs. Metal Detectors for Food Inspection

Posted by PLAN Automation Blog on Wed, Jun 17, 2015 @ 11:06 AM

Making sure that food products are safe and free of contamination is a huge concern for all food producers large or small.

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

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

Don't Miss Out On the Advantages of Metal Detection

Posted by PLAN Automation Blog on Thu, Nov 20, 2014 @ 10:11 AM

When it comes to product quality and safety assurance, innovative metal detection technologies are a viable, efficient alternative to more expensive x-ray inspection technologies.

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Topics: Metal Detection, Product Safety, Product Quality

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

6 Metal Detector Requirements for GFSI Audits

Posted by JP Perreault on Mon, Apr 28, 2014 @ 08:04 AM

Preparing for a safety and performance audit requires preparation, thorough documentation and testing on behalf of manufacturers. In compliance with the Global Food Safety Initiative’s (GFSI) new production standards, it is important that manufacturers know and anticipate machine and system requirements prior to auditing, as this can save precious company time and resources, and limit instances of nonconformance with the audit review.

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Topics: Metal Detection, Product Inspection, Fortress Technology, Metal Detection Technology, Metal Detectors, GFSI Audits