Plan Automation Technology Blog

End-to-End Process Improvements: A Meat Experts Point of View

Posted by PLAN Automation Blog on Fri, Nov 15, 2019 @ 10:11 AM

To reach their targets – including product specification as well as budgets and profits  – meat operations are utilizing advanced x-ray technologies that inspect for contaminants in the earliest stages of production and determine if products regularly meet specifications. Such systems also solve problems by helping identify the reasons for rejections and inconsistencies and providing feedback for improvements.

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Topics: Product Safety, X-Ray Inspection, Product Quality, X Ray Inspection for Food, Food Safety and Quality Inspection, Product Inspection, X Ray Inspection of Meat

2020 Vision: Four Packaging Trends That Will Affect Manufacturing Processes

Posted by PLAN Automation Blog on Fri, Nov 8, 2019 @ 13:11 PM

Consumers are driving changes in packaging, whether based on their interest in more sustainable options, demand for different sizes and formats to fit their needs or other reasons. Looking ahead, one can expect additional disruptions in traditional product development and packaging, which will impact all facets of production, including the inspection of items for safety and quality purposes. Advanced x-ray systems are keeping up with, and in some cases ahead of such changes, with features reflecting current market trends and future directions. 

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Topics: Packaging Automation, Product Safety, X-Ray Inspection, Product Quality, X Ray Inspection for Food, Food Safety and Quality Inspection, Product Inspection

Improve Overall Food Quality Management with Advanced X-ray Inspection Technologies

Posted by PLAN Automation Blog on Fri, Nov 8, 2019 @ 13:11 PM

Food quality management is a customer-driven system that encompasses food quality assurance and food quality control, among other elements. Manufacturers use quality management systems in the food industry to provide products that are as free as possible from flaws, to meet rigorous standards required by regulations, their own objectives, and that are made efficiently and consistently. Advanced x-ray inspection technologies are tools that can be utilized for both quality control and quality assurance purposes, to different ends but for the shared food quality management goals of producing goods to satisfy end user demands and protect a company’s brand. 

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

Top 5 Food Safety Tips for Organic Food Production

Posted by Mat Bedard on Fri, Oct 21, 2016 @ 09:10 AM

Non-GMO, organic food is picking up in popularity among consumers, with many food producers doing everything they can to ensure that they can apply the “certified organic” label to their products.

To meet organic standards for plant-based products, they have to be free of any GMO modifications, and specific pesticides & fertilizers may not be used. Livestock also have to be fed specific diets and meet several other requirements regarding immunizations, exercise time, and more.

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Topics: Product Safety, X-Ray Inspection, Food Safety and Quality Inspection, Food Inspection

Is 100% Contaminant Detection Possible? Preparing for Food Incidents

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

Every food manufacturer worries about contaminants in their products. Food safety incidents can create public relations nightmares that result in costly settlements, recalls, and loss of consumer confidence.

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Topics: Product Safety, Product Inspection, Food Inspection, MDX

Maximizing Food Safety with X-Ray Technology

Posted by Mat Bedard on Wed, Sep 28, 2016 @ 11:09 AM

Food safety is an enormous concern for modern businesses. The reputation of your brand and the ability to make sales depends on how safe your products are.

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Topics: Product Safety, X-Ray Inspection, Food Inspection, MDX

Minimizing Food Safety Risks for GFSI Certifications

Posted by Mat Bedard on Tue, Sep 20, 2016 @ 10:09 AM

Earning a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification is a major milestone for any company in the food industry. Meeting the rigorous safety standard isn’t always easy, but the rewards are often well worth the effort.

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Topics: Product Safety, Food Inspection, GFSI Audits

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

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

How X-Ray Inspection Works to Improve Product Safety

Posted by Mat Bedard on Wed, Oct 1, 2014 @ 08:10 AM

X-ray inspection technologies, which provide some of the most cost effective, thorough means for food and pharmaceutical inspection within production industries, use focused beams, image analysis and grey-scale scanning to detect irregularities within products.

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Topics: Product Safety, X-Ray Inspection, X Ray Inspection for Food