Inspection/Detection/Vision

Colbert Packaging Implements Refined Vision Inspection

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:48 -0400

The company has streamlined its quality control processes with one fully integrated and automated system.

Partnership Integrates Thermal Inspection into Flexible Packaging Machinery

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:25 -0400

Agreement strengthens Mespack’s in-line quality inspection capabilities via Spookfish’s thermal cameras and AI-based software.

Cannabis Packaging Goes High-Tech

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Packaging Strategies doesn't often cover cannabis packaging or focus on a single company, but LeafyPack's impressive use of robotics, AI, and vision systems in this field caught our attention.

Building the Perfect Quesadilla

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

I occasionally help in the kitchen at home, and quesadillas are among my signature dishes. They’re quick, hot, cheesy, and tasty (in my humble opinion). Some recent packaging announcements about the main quesadilla ingredients — tortillas and cheese — got me thinking about this culinary favorite.

WITT Gas Highlights Enhanced LEAK-MASTER® PRO 2 for Leak Detection

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:53:01 -0400

The LEAK-MASTER® PRO 2 is designed to test the leak-tightness of modified atmosphere packaging by detecting escaping CO2, a common component in such packages.

Seeing Beyond the Blur with Stroboscopic Technology

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Imagine being able to freeze motion on a high-speed printing press running at hundreds of feet per minute, allowing you to spot the tiniest imperfection with nothing more than your naked eye. This isn't science fiction — it's the remarkable capability of stroboscopic inspection technology.

Boston Sword & Tuna Ensures Product Safety with Mettler-Toledo Metal Detectors

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:52:27 -0500

To help ensure final product quality, BST installed Profile Advantage metal detectors from Mettler-Toledo on all three of their packaging lines.

CMD Corporation Enters Partnership with DAC Engineering

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Partnership makes CMD the exclusive North American sales, service and spare parts partner for CMD/DAC Web Inspection Solutions.

Yoran Imaging Announces Ben Szarzynski as Director of Sales, USA

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:07:29 -0500

To his new role with Yoran Imaging, Mr. Szarzynski brings more than a decade of experience in technical sales, customer relationship management, and strategic business development.

Prospection Solutions to Debut Dual-Energy X-Ray Inspection System at PACK EXPO

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:57:28 -0400

X-ray inspection systems are pivotal to modern quality control, utilizing advanced generators and sensors to automatically detect foreign objects in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial products.

Mettler Toledo Releases X52 Dual Energy X-Ray Inspection System

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:16:14 -0400

The X52’s proprietary software provides increased adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between single energy, dual energy or both modes, optimizing the performance of the system depending on the application.

ProSpection Solutions to Debut X-Ray Technology at PACK EXPO 2024

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:56:07 -0400

The SXM2 Series X-Ray Inspection Systems are equipped with high-precision dual energy sensors and ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE which allow processing of two overlapping images in one inspection.

Industrial Physics acquires Torus Group, expanding packaging measurement services

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:41 -0400

Torus Group, known for its strong portfolio in measurement for metal and rigid packaging in the food and beverage industries, has recently expanded into plastic packaging and medical devices.

From Wine to Tortillas: Inspection, Detection, and Vision Systems Play Crucial Role

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Reporting by Packaging Strategies over the last several months reveals the innumerable applications of inspection/detection/vision equipment.

Antares Vision Group to Debut Inspection Machine for BFS Cards at ACHEMA

Wed, 22 May 2024 12:02:12 -0400

Antares Vision Group systems are part of DIAMIND, the integrated ecosystem of solutions connecting physical products with digital identities.

PODCAST | Factory Floor Space & Smart Sensor Technology

Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Michael Kundinger of Kundinger Inc. elaborates on several of the technologies that the company showcased at its booth at the recent Converters Expo.

Mettler-Toledo Showcases Product Inspection Systems at Interphex

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The company’s CV35 ‘combination’ system, which integrates a checkweigher with vision inspection, detects and rejects under- and overweight packages to ensure that legal weight requirements are met and to reduce product giveaway.

PMMI: Pharmaceutical Machinery Market Growth Outpaces Larger Industries

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:26 -0500

The need to modernize technology, automate, and provide sustainable solutions – plus supply chain woes – influence the billions being poured into expansion.

Antares Vision Group Introduces Inline Pressure Measurement System for Beverages

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:52:22 -0500

Company’s PCS700-IOT performs high-speed pressure and gas measurement for carbonated, nitrogen-dosed and hot-filled beverages to detect leaks and optimize the process.

Ishida Leak Detection System Provides Crucial Quality Checks for Tortilla Pro

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0400

The tortillas are made without preservatives but have a shelf life of six months thanks to their protective carbon dioxide and nitrogen atmospheres – provided that the thermoformed packaging is absolutely airtight.

Case Study: Läser AG enhances quality control with BOBST Digital Inspection Table

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:11 -0400

Swiss packaging firm explains how the BOBST DIT 106 for folding carton integrated effortlessly into the company’s existing quality assurance system.

Mettler-Toledo to Present Improved Inspection Systems at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:39:50 -0400

Two new x-ray inspection systems – the X12 and the X32 – as well as the latest ProdX software will be on exhibit for the first time.

Loma Systems to Showcase Inspection Systems at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:12:46 -0400

The LOMA® team will engage with customers and provide insights into its diverse range of industry-leading metal detection, X-ray inspection, and checkweighing solutions.

Norwalt Introduces Innovative Bottle Inspection System

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:32:25 -0400

The company’s Vue Inspection System integrates standardized vision components with custom-made elements and deep learning tools.

Wipotec to Debut Checkweigher, X-Ray Scanner at PACK EXPO

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Checkweigher is specifically designed for aerosol containers while scanner is specifically designed for leak detection in glass bottles and jars used in food & beverage applications.

Yoran Imaging to Introduce Thermal Imaging Inspection & Data Capture Technology

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:46:07 -0400

The packaging solutions will be on display at Pack Expo Las Vegas Booth N-10942, September 11-13.

Catching Errors at High Speed

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

From ensuring that recycled release liner rolls contain no defects to detecting leaks in flexible containers, inspection and detection technology is critical to the efficient production of high-quality packaging. Here is a look at some of the cutting-edge inspection and detection systems currently on the market.

Automatic Inline Inspection Maximizes Sustainability of Silicone Release Liners

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:06:15 -0400

Techlan, with the help of ISRA Vision, developed its Re-Liner, a silicone release material that is 100% recycled, and can be reused up to 10 times in a circular system.

Loma Systems Launches New X5 Sideshoot for Taller Products

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:28:39 -0500

Loma Systems designed and engineered the X5 SideShoot X-ray machine specifically for the inspection of taller food products.

FlexXray Opens Foreign Material QA Hold Resolution Facility in South Carolina

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:01:24 -0500

The new facility features technology that expands the company’s ability to provide dependable inspection and QA Hold resolution services with shorter shipping times and reduced freight charges to the Southeast region.