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Pipeline X-ray system

October 23, 2020

System is designed to promote systematic product flow and detect contaminants using active product tracking while lowering the amount of good product rejected.

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A&D's ProteX series X-ray equipment

September 25, 2020

ProteX series X-ray systems are designed for product consistency with an output of 100 W to 150 W for contamination detection of metal, glass, bone and stone.

Dual-energy inspection at CCPs may help reduce physical hazard risks

Sharon Spielman

June 26, 2020

Eagle Product Inspection has found that deploying advanced X-ray systems at critical control points (CCPs) in the production and packaging process is a crucial, proactive step in mitigating risks from physical hazards. Although it is not possible to eliminate all the risks that lead to foodborne illness and injury, Eagle says that manufacturers can take steps to identify and prevent biological, chemical, allergenic and physical hazards.

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X-ray system for packaged foods

May 6, 2020

Model EPX100-S is a compact next generation X-ray system for packaged foods and other consumer goods.

Dry Processing

X-ray inspection equipment maximized detection at J&J Snack Foods

Sharon Spielman

April 20, 2020

Because some packages have foil lids, J&J Snack Foods knew this could be a problem for metal detectors. So, the company selected an X-ray system in order to maximize its detection capabilities.

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High-power X-ray system

March 11, 2019

The Thermo Scientific Xpert HD X-ray inspection system enables food manufacturers to detect a range of physical contaminants in dense, heavy products.

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Detection Technology Aurora Digital Detectors

December 6, 2018

Detection Technology Aurora digital X-ray detectors come in a range of standalone models, plus options for end-to-end imaging systems.

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Eagle RMI 400 X-ray inspection machine

June 20, 2018

The Eagle RMI 400 X-ray inspection machine inspects for contaminants, including bone, stainless steel, aluminum, glass and stone.

Engineering R&D

Rubber Fab develops technology to spot rubber with x-rays

Sanitary gaskets and seals have typically been invisible to X-ray detection systems, but a new range of functional materials makes them opaque

Wayne Labs

March 25, 2018

Rubber Fab has solved another perennial problem—how to detect rubber seal and gasket foreign matter in food using X-ray systems, as X-rays just don’t generally see rubber or fluoropolymer sealing materials.

Tech Update

How to choose X-ray and metal detection equipment

Concentrating on food safety and quality goals for your products helps determine the right choice in inspection systems.

Debra Schug

January 26, 2018

Both X-ray and metal detection machines can prevent a lot of headaches. But if this is your first time purchasing a system, determining which is right for your operations can be confusing.