METAL DETECTION SYSTEMS
The ProScan Max III metal detection systems from Advanced Detection Systems are made in the USA and are ideal for dairy product applications with packaged, bulk, liquid, or powder products. The company’s free product testing service up front leads to trouble-free start-up at any facility, the company says. Product testing allows customers to build the metal detector for optimum performance and reliability with their specific products and guarantee ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless-steel detection levels. The company can design and manufacture to customers’ exact specifications.
414-672-0553; www.adsdetection.com
AX SMART CAMERA FOR AI APPLICATIONS
The AX smart camera from Baumer is a solution for vision-at-the-edge and AI applications. As a freely programmable image processing platform, the AX combines image acquisition and image processing in a single compact, industrial-grade component. In addition to powerful Sony CMOS sensors, it also integrates the market-leading modules NVIDIA Jetson Nano or Xavier NX. Its special AI core and graphics processors allow the implementation of AI-based systems. As a result, a separate PC is no longer needed for image processing, saving space, cabling, and system costs while simplifying the system design. This camera is said to enable the future of automation in food and beverage production, according to the company.
800-937-9336; www.baumer.com
CHECKWEIGHER FOR DAIRY PROCESSORS
The Raptor Checkweigher from Fortress Technology assists dairy processors in meeting global net weight regulations for packaged and premium foods. Available in four belt widths (100mm, 200mm, 300mm, and 400mm), it can verify products up to 17 pounds. Integrated product application tolerance tables ensure compliance with local regulations, while the Raptor Checkweigher's hygienic stainless steel plate design minimizes vibration for optimal weighing performance.
416-754-2898; www.fortresstechnology.com
COMPLIANCE AND DIGITIZATION
A new software update for the M30 R-Series metal detection systems from Mettler Toledo offers practical improvements that can help boost productivity and make compliance easier. The company’s trademarked Sense software offers increased metal detection security and performance capabilities at an affordable price and addresses multiple food safety regulations and standards facing manufacturers all over the world. The new software enables automatic integration with ProdX data management software, resulting in streamlined processes, automated reporting of inspection activities, and easy data collection in real-time, plus simplified and paperless data storage and quick retrieval of information.
813-889-9500; www.mt.com/pi
CALIBRATION TOOLS
Nelson-Jameson offers a suite of calibration tools that enable companies to ensure optimal performance of their metal detectors, particularly in industries that rely on the detection of foreign contaminants in their products. By neglecting to test calibration, the metal detector may fail to detect larger pieces of foreign objects, which can pose a significant safety risk to finished products. To effectively maintain and check calibration, several tools can be used. These tools include test rods, cylinders, balls, whips, wands, and more. These calibration test tools are designed to simulate the presence of various foreign materials commonly encountered in production processes.
800-826-8302; www.nelsonjameson.com
LEAK-DETECTION SCANNER
Wipotec debuted its SC-S 5020 X-ray Scanner designed for leak detection in filled and sealed glass bottles and jars. In addition to detecting micro-leaks as tiny as 0.1mm, the unit provides foreign body detection, fill level check and confirmation of proper screw cap or lid closure. The system enables optimum product handling for tall containers with rates up to 60,000 products per hour. Easily integrated into existing filling lines without the need for opening an additional transport route, the SC-S 5020 features ejectors capable of sorting faulty products into lockable rejection bins or conveying them upright into a sort lane.
678-344-8300; www.wipotec.com
