Inspection/Detection/Vision Topic | Packaging Strategies

What Is the Difference Between a TDC and TCO?

What Is the Difference Between a TDC and a TCO?

December 8, 2020

Managing successful packaged food production lines use Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) as a guideline a well-established metric in the industry. However, packaged food manufacturers are increasingly considering another metric to measure the overall productivity and effectiveness of their production lines: Total Delivered Cost (TDC).

FILTEC Showcases INTELLECT Filler Management Solutions

September 28, 2020

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INTELLECT Filler Management Solutions are available for glass bottles, PET bottles and cans, and use either vision or photon inspection technologies following the seamer or closer operations to check each container for underfill and overfill.

Spotlight Feature- 2

Automated Inspection Protects Brand Quality for Syrup Manufacturer

Kristen Kazarian

September 10, 2020

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A popular bottled syrup company recently partnered with EPIC Systems to launch newly designed bottles and labels for the its evolving breakfast food portfolio. This partnership resulted in a robust packaging inspection system that helped the syrup company bring new products to market quickly, without exposing the brand to undue risks.

Robotic Human-Like Inspection Unit Has AI-Based Machine Learning Capabilities

July 28, 2020

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Stevanato Group has launched a modular, robotic inspection system that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) with accrued machine learning capabilities.

Materials

Tethered Caps & Lids Find a Home

The EU recently introduced a directive on marine plastic litter, and tethered caps and closures play an important role.

Kristen Kazarian

July 13, 2020

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In May 2019, the Council of the European Union adopted the Single-Use Plastics (SUP) directive proposed by the Juncker Commission as an essential element of its Circular Economy Action Plan to reduce marine plastic litter.

Eagle EPX100 x-ray system for packaged products

Machinery

Staying Competitive in Challenging Times

Manufacturers look to invest in X-ray inspection equipment to set the stage for brand protection and future growth.

Kristen Kazarian

July 11, 2020

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As COVID-19 reshapes the international manufacturing landscape, food and beverage companies are looking at ways to optimize their production efficiencies.

Heat and Control Celebrates 70 Years

June 25, 2020

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Founded in 1950, Heat and Control Inc., a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, celebrates its 70th anniversary on June 27, 2020.

Inspection System Conducts 10 Product Integrity Checks in One Pass

June 17, 2020

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Mettler-Toledo Safeline's new X39 X-ray inspection system enables manufacturers of frozen formed burger patties to detect and reject non-conforming products, including both those containing contaminants and those with other product irregularities or defects.

Down Bottle Reject System Uses 100% Mechanical Motion

March 17, 2020

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The new system will force downed bottles to be rejected through a 100% mechanical motion needing no electrical or programming, eliminating down time created by falling bottles.

Smart X-Ray Technology for the Dairy Industry

February 27, 2020

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The new Eagle Pack 400 HC 3-A Dairy system by Eagle Product Inspection meets stringent 3-A standards, including IP69 ingress protection, and is built with sanitary design features based on principles from NAMI, NSF, ANSI and others.