Launching with the X12 LightningBuild X-ray inspection system and C31 LightningBuild checkweigher, the LightningBuild program offers delivery of select product inspection systems within four weeks of purchase order.
The Icon X-ray and Checkweigher Combination System features algorithmic foreign material detection, real-time product flow monitoring, IA+ filtering technology, configurable reject systems, a passive X-ray cooling generator, and data management and system oversight capabilities.
WECO's MXV-Bulk X-ray inspection system identifies and rejects a variety of product defects that show no obvious external signs including empty nut shells, insect damage, and internal mold. It also removes foreign material including stones, glass, ceramics, and embedded metal.
A new industry resource helps food processors compare X-ray inspection providers using technical capabilities, service offerings, and long-term value metrics.
A new publication from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) examined the growing presence of microplastics in the environment and the human body, highlighting ongoing scientific uncertainty about their health effects while outlining recent federal efforts to better understand and reduce exposure.
The X56 DXD+ is a dual-energy photon-counting X-ray inspection system designed for improved detection of low-density physical contaminants in complex packaged food applications.
The system provides 1,000 millimeters of inspection coverage and supports belt speeds of up to 76 meters per minute. An optional integrated barcode reader enables inspection of mixed cases and supports multilane production environments.
Moringa oleifera seed extract could potentially serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional alum coagulants for microplastic removal in drinking water treatments, while also allowing for process simplification and cost savings.
The line combines PPM’s frying, seasoning, and product handling systems with Key’s optical sorting technology into a unified processing solution, from slicing through packaging.