Plan Automation Technology Blog

3 Types of Metal Detection Applications for GFSI Audits

Posted by JP Perreault on Mon, Apr 21, 2014 @ 08:04 AM

Modern industrial metal detectors have been described as some of the lesser successful machines in auditing tests and examinations, with up to 75% of audits reportedly encountering some type of non-conformance; however, manufacturers can keep their companies out of this statistic by incorporating proper operator training and accurate record keeping. Effective and standardized testing procedures, and the knowledge of how the three metal detection applications function with regard these procedures, can greatly ease the stresses of the auditing process.

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

Metal Detection Applications for Your Production Line

Posted by JP Perreault on Fri, Apr 18, 2014 @ 08:04 AM

Metal detection technology, commonly used in the safety and quality inspections of many products, has found a home in the food and production industry. Due to the technology’s accuracy in finding tramp metal many manufacturers have embraced metal detection in their business. For this efficient and developing technology, the list of its applications in production lines grows with every day.

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

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