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title: X Ray Inspection | Knowledge Base | PLAN Automation
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# X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEMS - KNOWLEDGE BASE

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Welcome to the **X-ray Inspection Knowledge Base** section of our website. This area will provide you with a multitude of educational data on X-ray product inspection.

For more information please do not hesitate to [contact](https://www.planautomation.com/let-one-of-our-product-inspection-specialist-help-you/) one of our technology experts. We will be happy to provide you with everything you need.  
 

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# X-ray 101

[![X-ray 101 Learn](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-13413463-jpg/images/x-ray_101_-_learn2.jpg?width=163&height=95&name=x-ray_101_-_learn2.jpg)](https://www.planautomation.com/manufacturers/x-ray-inspection-x-ray-101/)Utilizing x-ray inspection technology on your production line can eliminate costly recalls, public relations nightmares and save on high labor expenses that can cost thousands. With X-ray inspection, there is never a reason to close down your inspection line: the **EAGLE PI** systems are fully functional 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The **EAGLE PI** X-ray inspection systems inspect packaged products in the following areas: check-weighing, metal detection, foreign objects, size, shape and can automatically reject defective items from the product line. 

[Click Here](https://www.planautomation.com/manufacturers/x-ray-inspection-x-ray-101/) to learn more about X-ray Inspection and the following subkects: 

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# Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

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Have questions about X-ray Inspection? The following is a list of the most frequently asked questions on X-ray product inspection.

[Click Here ](https://www.planautomation.com/manufacturers/x-ray-inspection-frequently-asked-questions/)for more information.

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# White Papers

[![X-ray inspection white paper](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-13412755-png/images/more_then_just_foreign_body_detection.png?width=159&height=224&name=more_then_just_foreign_body_detection.png)](https://www.planautomation.com/manufacturers/x-ray-inspection-white-papers/)**EAGLE PI**** **is the premium food safety inspection leaders, with a large global install base supported by a world-class service organization. They have the most complete range of equipment in the industry and continues to build solutions by listening to customers.

They are leading the market in technologies, innovations, patents, knowledge and know-how.

Below is a list of available white papers prepared by **EAGLE** **PI **to help shed light on the technology and other aspects of product inspection:

- How Safe is X-ray Inspection of Food?
- HACCP and BRC Gobal Standards for Food Safety
- X-ray, More Than Just Foreign Body Detection
- Reducing the Risk of Recalls And Costly Damage to the Business

[Download Your White Papers Now!](https://www.planautomation.com/manufacturers/x-ray-inspection-white-papers/)  
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# Video: Capabilities of an X-ray System

**X-Ray inspection **technology is quickly becoming the industry standard fo[![Video X-ray Inspection of Food](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-13413416-jpg/images/videoscreenshot-resized-600.jpg?width=163&height=131&name=videoscreenshot-resized-600.jpg)](https://www.planautomation.com/x-ray-system-capabilities-video/)r all of your product safety and quality inspection needs. 

Here is a video outlining the capabilities of an X-Ray Inspection System from **EAGLE X-ray.**

[View the Video Now!](https://www.planautomation.com/x-ray-system-capabilities-video/)

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# MDX Technology

[![DEXA X-ray Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-13412312-png/images/dexa_2.png?width=163&height=125&name=dexa_2.png)](https://www.planautomation.com/manufacturers/mdx-technology/)X-ray inspection has led the field in providing expanded inspection capabilities for years. Now EAGLE Product Inspection introduces its latest x-ray innovation, MDX Technology. MDX Technology enhances traditional x-ray inspection to allow detection of materials previously unseen by x-ray or any other conventional means.

[Learn More Now!](https://www.planautomation.com/manufacturers/mdx-technology/)

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# SimulTask 4.0

**[![Simultask 4.0](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-13413109-png/images/simultask.png)](https://www.planautomation.com/manufacturers/SimulTask-4/)**

 

**EAGLE PI's** fifth generation image analysis software is the basis for our reliable "set and forget" line of X-ray inspection systems.

[Learn More Now!](https://www.planautomation.com/manufacturers/SimulTask-4/)  
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# Additional Information

X Ray product inspection is becoming increasingly more resourceful with new technology by Eagle. This technology is making it easier to detect more harmful chemicals and components in food. The following articles describe the technology and benefits in depth.

Food Engineering: [X-ray's double take on inspection detection](http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/91896-x-rays-double-take-on-inspection-detection)

The Packer, Everything Produce:  [X-ray technology offers greater clarity ](http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/X-ray-technology-offers-greater-clarity-243801131.html)

Food Quality News.com:  [X Ray Machines Moving On Up](http://www.foodqualitynews.com/Innovation/X-ray-machines-moving-on-up)

 

# Contact Us

[![contact us](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-13412291-jpg/images/contact-us.jpg?width=163&height=106&name=contact-us.jpg)](https://www.planautomation.com/let-one-of-our-product-inspection-specialist-help-you/)New **Global Food Safety Initiatives **demand for superior product quality control. This is driving the industry to look for better ways to apply available inspection technologies to meet increasingly challenging standards.

Let the **PLAN Automation** team support you through all of your **Food Safety Initiatives**. With over 100 years of combined packaging automation experience, the experts at **PLAN Automation** are here to help.

[Click Here](https://www.planautomation.com/let-one-of-our-product-inspection-specialist-help-you/) to contact our X-ray Product Inspection Specialist. 

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### Contact Us

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Let the **PLAN Automation** team support you through all of your **Food Safety Initiatives**.

With over 100 years of combined packaging automation experience, the experts at **PLAN Automation** are here to help.

[Click Here](https://www.planautomation.com/let-one-of-our-product-inspection-specialist-help-you/) to contact our X-ray Product Inspection Specialist. 

### EAGLE PI

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The ***EAGLE*** Product Inspection line of X-ray inspection systems evaluates your product for contaminants such as metal, glass, stone and bone. By installing ***EAGLE*** Systems in your process you can be assured that you meet today’s ***HACCP ***requirements and that you and your customers are well protected. But in addition to contaminant detection, our X-ray inspection systems also have the ability to check-weigh, evaluate compartmentalized fill level and fat analysis....

[Learn More](https://www.planautomation.com/manufacturers/Eagle-x-ray-inspection2/)

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