Key Technology recently introduced its new COMPASS® family of food optical sorters. Powered by next-generation inspection technology, a new sort engine, and an ergonomic user interface, COMPASS is easy to use, achieves consistently accurate foreign material (FM) and product defect removal, and simplifies system operation, sanitation, and maintenance. COMPASS is designed to help processors automate and improve quality management of their food products while maximizing yield and increasing profitability.
COMPASS is ideal for sorting processed, frozen, and pre-processed vegetables and fruits, nuts, leafy greens, potato chips, confections, and other food products. The solution’s advanced sensors and lighting technology, as well as Key’s new NEXT sort engine, allows COMPASS to accurately identify and separate plastic, glass, paper, and other organic and inorganic FM from the line. COMPASS can also sort specific product defects defined by each processor to deliver high-quality product.