Inspection tools today include metal detectors, vision systems, X-ray and NIR hyperspectral systems, and for some applications, all of them may be required for a specific food or beverage product. AI/ML promises to extend their capabilities in the coming years.
The recent Cyclospora outbreak highlights how VIS-NIR, Raman/SERS, chemometrics and machine learning are being investigated for faster food-safety screening.
A spectrometer watching a conveyor or checking a stainless steel surface between shifts may sound futuristic, but research suggests we may not be as far from that factory as we think.
Moisture monitoring has become an integral part of the production line, helping manufacturers safeguard product quality, boost efficiency and meet compliance targets.
While laboratory and other manual methods have been used for years, new automated moisture measurement and control systems can play an important role in improving product quality monitoring, increasing plant efficiency, and lowering energy costs.
The acquisition strengthens KPM's positions in agriculture, feed and food applications and increases customer options in easy-to-use food and grain analysis.