The new X39 X-ray inspection system designed by Mettler-Toledo Safeline, Tampa, Fla., now enables manufacturers of frozen formed burger patties (beef, pork, chicken, fish and vegetarian) to detect and reject non-conforming products, including both those containing contaminants and those with other product irregularities or defects.
The X36 Series bulk flow x-ray inspection system from METTLER-TOLEDO Safeline, Tampa, Fla., incorporates high-performance technology and software algorithms developed specifically for bulk flow product lines.
Minneapolis-based Thermo Fisher Scientific developed the NextGuard C500 x-ray detection system, which features an aperture that is 35% wider and 50% taller than previous models, making it well suited to inspect larger-sized products and cases of wet or semi-frozen foods.
Bühler presented InGaAs cameras, which are x-ray detection systems effective for separating foreign materials from frozen fruits and vegetables of the same color.
Loma Systems, Carol Stream, Ill., developed the new X5c (compact) model x-ray machine aimed at food manufacturers, processors and packers running multi-product, retail-ready lines.