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

X-ray 101: How it works, and how it can improve food safety and increase product quality

Posted by Mat Bedard on Tue, Aug 6, 2019 @ 16:08 PM

Food manufacturers across the globe have been relying on x-ray technology since the early 1990s to protect consumers, reduce the risk of product recalls and safeguard their brands. But what exactly is x-ray inspection and how does it work?

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, X Ray Inspection for Food, Product Inspection, Eagle Pi, emergency x ray systems, X-Ray Solutions

Covering the Points: How X-Ray Systems Provide Solutions for Compliance

Posted by Abigail Horner on Tue, Jul 23, 2019 @ 08:07 AM

Staying up to speed on the latest food safety and quality standards is important, even if sometimes complex and time-consuming. As they work to stay compliant with global and domestic standards, manufacturers can take advantage of the many benefits of inspection technologies to enhance and optimize their production process while preventing potential hazards and assuring quality and consistency. These technologies may prove as the difference between compliance and incompliance, or simply the difference between producing a safe product or a dangerous hazard for public consumption.

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, Product Quality, X Ray Inspection for Food, Product Inspection, Compliance, X-Ray Solutions

What Contaminants Will an X-Ray Inspection Machine Miss?

Posted by Mat Bedard on Mon, Oct 16, 2017 @ 12:10 PM

X-ray product inspection machines have evolved greatly over the years. Modern x-ray machines can detect a wide range of contaminants based on their density or chemical makeup. Additionally, x-ray inspection machines can check package weight, seals and fill level to make sure the package is ready for distribution.

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

X-Ray 101: What it is And How it Works

Posted by Mat Bedard on Tue, Oct 10, 2017 @ 13:10 PM

Odds are that if you work in the food industry, you’ve heard of x-ray product inspection technology before. This technology has been used to help increase food safety and quality since the early 90s.

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Technologi, X Ray Inspection for Food, X Ray Inspection Technology, MDX

Does X-Ray Inspection Account for More Than Packaging?

Posted by Mat Bedard on Wed, Aug 23, 2017 @ 08:08 AM

Ever-increasing consumer and regulatory demands have led to the increased pressure on food manufacturers to implement methods of food inspection that are reliable to ensure product quality and safety. X-ray inspection helps in detecting physical contaminants and in studying internal food structures for quality purposes.

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection

Does Your Product Inspection Meet BRC Food Safety Issue 7 Standards?

Posted by Mat Bedard on Mon, Jan 9, 2017 @ 08:01 AM

In January of 2015, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) updated its Global Standard for Food Safety. This new standard, also known as issue 7, effectively replaced the old Issue 6 standard in July of 2015.

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Topics: X-Ray Inspection, Product Inspection, Food Product Inspection, Food Inspection, HACCP

Improving Product Traceability with X-Ray Product Inspection

Posted by Mat Bedard on Fri, Jan 6, 2017 @ 10:01 AM

Traceability is a major concern for food producers. Being able to track a contaminated package back to its point of origin is vital for minimizing future contamination risks and for narrowing down product recalls.

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