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X-ray inspection technology at the cutting edge

7 May 2024

X-ray inspection technology at the cutting edge The latest advancements in X-ray inspection technology are transforming food manufacturing by offering unparalleled precision. Unlike traditional low-energy X-ray methods that only detect foreign objects, these cutting-edge systems provide enhanced detection and resolution…

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How X-rays can spot packaged poultry seal issues

25 May 2023

How X-rays can spot packaged poultry seal issues The latest generation of X-ray technology offers highly accurate detection of seal issues in packaged poultry, identifying even minute breaches such as skin fragments as small as 50 microns. This advancement helps…

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Food and Beverage adopts technology – slowly but surely

8 August 2022

Food and Beverage adopts technology – slowly but surely The food and beverage (F&B) industry has been historically slow in adopting new technologies, largely due to concerns over hygiene and safety, and reliance on traditional systems. However, the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Harnessing the Hidden Data Center on Your Production Line

14 July 2022

Harnessing the Hidden Data Center on Your Production Line   Modern production lines have evolved beyond simple “pass or fail” inspections. Systems like check weighers, X-ray machines, and vision systems now provide valuable data that can be analyzed to predict…

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Leading the way in Pet Food Inspection with GA Pet Food

16 June 2022

Sapphire Inspection Systems leads the way in Pet Food Inspection with GA Pet Food   “As one of the largest independent manufacturers of private label pet food in Europe, we handle 700 different recipes and 2,500 different pack formats –…

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From Rule-Based to AI X-ray Inspection

25 April 2022

From Rule-Based to AI X-ray Inspection Until now, X-ray inspection algorithms have been rule based – software extracts a series of measurements from image data and applies a set of rules to determine whether or not a product is conformant….

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How X-ray Inspection Technology is Transforming Food Processing

10 April 2022

How X-ray Inspection Technology is Transforming Food Processing A new generation of X-ray inspection technology is revolutionizing the food industry by offering real-time insights into product quality without disrupting traditional factory operations or high-speed production. This technology goes beyond detecting…

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Giant X-ray Machine Inspects Pet Food Bags up to 25kg

10 February 2022

Giant X-ray Machine Inspects Pet Food Bags up to 25kg GA Pet Food Partners, a leading independent private-label pet food manufacturer in Europe, operates on a 40-acre site in Bretherton, Leyland, producing around 80,000 metric tons of dry pet food…

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Solving the problem of ‘invisible’ fish bones

3 November 2021

‘Invisible’ Fish Bones Fish is an important part of a healthy diet and today we can choose from a greater variety of fish products than ever before, thanks to major improvements in processing, refrigeration, ice making, and transportation. But for…

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Latest Pharmaceutical X-ray Technology Adds up to a Picture of Health

12 October 2021

How the latest X-ray inspection technology adds up to a picture of health Millions of people around the world rely on medication for conditions ranging from diabetes and heart disease, to migraine and depression. We all take it for granted…

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Questions to Ask When Considering X-ray Inspection

22 September 2021

The Top 13 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing an X-ray Inspection Machine. A blog post by Perry Alderson, Technical Services Manager at Sapphire Inspection, with years of expertise in assisting clients find the best x-ray solution for their needs….

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Seal Inspection

21 September 2021

The Seal of Approval – First time, Every time. Food packaging is in the spotlight as rising wholesale gas prices are causing a carbon dioxide shortage in the UK. Food manufacturers around the world typically use carbon dioxide in modified…

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