Fish processor selects second metal detector
03 March, 2014White fish processor Kirwin Brothers decided on a Phantom metal detector from Fortress Technology to keep up with increased demand and its customers' requirements. Happy with the system, the company purchased a second.
Knowledge hub for product inspection launched
18 February, 2014Eagle Product Inspection has launched a new website and knowledge hub that aims to provide food and pharmaceutical manufacturers with information on technologies, trends, regulations and legislation in the inspection market.
Fujifilm UV light amount distribution measurement film
06 January, 2014Fujifilm has launched three types of UVSCALE, a UV light amount distribution measurement film that visualises light amount distribution of a broad range of UV lights using the colour optical density of the film.
Communicating through labels
10 December, 2013New label-related technologies are reducing the errors that can be harmful to a brand or even present liability issues for a brand owner, while other technologies are improving the purchasing experience for consumers by giving them access to more information and helping them 'connect' with brands.
What you can't see and measure, you can't manage
02 December, 2013Integrating identification and inspection processes gives better visibility into the packaging area, which was previously a black hole, and an overall picture of what is happening on the production line, such as rejects per hour rates in real time.
The benefits of integration
08 November, 2013 by Dannielle FurnessIdentification and inspection in food manufacturing are often regarded as two discrete processes; one bound by a plethora of legal and compliance requirements, the other an inherent part of manufacturing operations.
The benefits of integrating identification and inspection: an eBook
28 October, 2013New technologies are making inspection systems in the food industry much easier to integrate, helping to ensure problems with recalls don't happen. This due diligence can protect both consumers and your brand.
This eBook reviews the latest identification systems for your food plant. Download now.
IntraVis Vision Systems CapWatcher III closure inspection system
26 September, 2013The machine has six cameras that capture high-resolution images of each individual closure to identify defects such as short shots, colour deviations and micro-holes. It can check closures at speeds of up to 210,000 closures/h.
Make your food or pharmaceutical product security and tracking edible
12 September, 2013Covert, low-cost, heat-resistant, edible silica microtags can serve as invisible barcodes which can be incorporated into the very fabric of a food or pharmaceutical.
Traceability, accurate data and modern technologies
19 August, 2013Real-time track-and-trace solutions can ensure that a food product is accurately tracked at every stage of the supply chain but this is only useful if the data is reliable, has been accurately gathered and has not been tampered with.
Wenglor colour sensor for food, packaging and pharmaceuticals
04 July, 2013The Wenglor colour sensor for food, packaging and pharmaceuticals provides colour recognition even with changes in distance and is capable of evaluating up to three colours simultaneously.
VT100 benchtop tensile and COF tester
01 May, 2013The VT100 is suitable for packaging manufacturers and companies that are packing and sealing their own plastic packaging, paper packaging and food packaging.
Matthews Australasia traceability solutions
21 March, 2013Matthews Australasia will demonstrate its full range of traceability solutions at AUSPACK PLUS 2013. The company will showcase the Linx CJ400 continuous inkjet printer, as well as launching several products.
IntraWatcher PVLC label inspection system for cylindrical plastic packages
12 February, 2013The IntraWatcher PVLC system is designed for the quality control of labels on cylindrical unoriented containers. It inspects pressure-sensitive, injection-moulded and heat-transferred labels.
Intercept wireless-enabled security lock for retail products
10 January, 2013The Intercept lock is a wireless-enabled lock placed on the product, such as in the micro USB port on a mobile phone. The Intercept lock disables the product’s functionality until the lock is deactivated during checkout.
