While the state of vision systems may not have vastly shifted over the last few years, the hardware is certainly less expensive today, and the systems are much smarter and cost-effective. 

KPM Analytics will present their state-of-the-art analyzer solutions for process control, final product inspection and other food applications.

Eagle Product Inspection's TraceServer software captures and records production data at every pass and consolidates information and images into an easily-accessible centralized database.

Loma will display its new CW3 RUN-WET Combo System, a checkweigher and metal detector system designed following industry leading hygienic principles to provide quicker and easier cleaning.

Eagle Product Inspection has developed proprietary technologies designed to increase the probability for detection using algorithms that meet critical business needs.

Smaller companies may fear that ordering a bespoke metal detection with a custom-built conveying system will be an expensive and complicated process, fraught with delays. 

Four Interceptor metal detectors from Fortress Technology has enabled a North American pork producer to meet its new fast-food customer’s tough requirements for accurately and reliably inspecting high volumes of bacon. 

During the pandemic, many independent processors have seen their production demands increase due to changing consumer purchasing patterns as the labor market remains tight. In turn, many smaller processors have added new automated equipment, such as bigger injectors or poly-clip systems, to keep up with production demands.