Innovation in the Food Industry: The ALL-IN-ONE Machine for Comprehensive and Integrated Quality Control

A new paradigm that goes beyond the concept of combined machines to guarantee the quality and safety of the food product. A single in-line machine that integrates innovative quality control technologies, such as laser and hyperspectral spectroscopy, with vision, weight, and X-ray technologies in order to guarantee the quality and safety needs of the products resulting from the requests of the various stakeholders of the agri-food chain.

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THE ALL-IN-ONE REVOLUTION IN FOOD QUALITY CONTROL

The ALL-IN-ONE represents a groundbreaking advancement in the food industry, introducing a single in-line machine that integrates a wide array of innovative quality control technologies. By combining laser and hyperspectral spectroscopy with vision, weight, and X-ray technologies, this machine meets the rigorous quality and safety requirements demanded by various stakeholders in the agri-food supply chain.

This new system revolutionizes the inspection market for the food sector by focusing on comprehensive product quality control based on specific features, thereby preventing recalls and avoiding the associated economic damage. The development of unique ALL-IN-ONE solutions for the food market enables the integration of all necessary inspections within a single machine. These inspections include ensuring regulatory compliance, container integrity, detecting micro-leaks, contaminants, weight verification, and checking labels and information such as expiration dates and lot codes.

By consolidating multiple inspections and advanced quality control technologies into one machine, the need for numerous separate machines is eliminated, streamlining the inspection process and enhancing overall efficiency.

WHAT CAN WE INCLUDE IN THE ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTIONS?

All the fundamental inspections required by the regulations, but also innovative applications, capable of:

• Verifying the presence of micro-holes on the packaging – An innovative in-line system for detecting micro-holes that can be used on trays and flow packs without changing the line speed or composition of the composition product preservation gas. Based on IR spectroscopy or gas sensors, it selectively, rapidly, and accurately identifies the presence of target molecules leaking from the package, indicating the presence of a micro-hole. As a target molecule, it is possible to use CO2 for all products packaged in MAP, alcohol for the bread and baked goods sector, and aromas for some particular products.?
• Verifying the presence of extraneous bodies – such as fragments of glass, bones, metal, plastic, or stones – that accidentally end up in the product during the production process or come from the raw materials are detected through the application of X-rays.
• Product weight checking – Fundamental for avoiding the waste of food, monitoring and optimizing the efficiency of the production line, and complying with regulations (MID metrological approval).
• Seal checking – It makes it possible to identify the presence of food in the seal, on both transparent and colored and covering packaging through hyperspectral technology.
• Label and code checking – This avoids placing products on the market with incorrect labels or codes (expiration date, lot code, etc.) or other information.
• Code printing: Coding involves printing a unique serial code, serving as a crucial step in the serialization process within packaging lines. This process entails imprinting a distinct serial number onto each package or bottle, thereby enabling its traceability and tracking throughout the supply chain.

THE BENEFITS OF ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTIONS

Single user interface

These solutions feature a single user interface that allows operators to monitor and verify what happens during each inspection. This means that it is not necessary to use different interfaces or systems for different functions, thereby simplifying the control process and reducing the risk of errors. Operators can have a clear and centralized view of all activities, improving efficiency and ease of use.

Differentiated reject

ALL-IN-ONE solutions offer the capability to manage waste in a differentiated manner. This allows for the separation of discarded products based on various criteria, such as the type of defect, facilitating the analysis of the causes of defects. This helps in preventing issues, reducing line stoppages, and minimizing waste.

Automatic setting of the recipes

Another advantage is the automatic setting of recipes, which refers to the automatic configuration of production or inspection parameters based on predefined specifications. This reduces the time required for manual setup and minimizes errors, ensuring that each batch or product is handled according to its exact specifications, thereby increasing the efficiency and quality of the process.

Smaller footprint

ALL-IN-ONE solutions offer the advantage of occupying less physical space within a work environment. This is particularly useful in industrial or production settings where space is often limited, and optimizing the use of available space can lead to more efficient organization and greater ease of movement and operation.

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