Food & Beverage Industry

Inspection of Foil Lids and Seals on Fruit and Juice Cups

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Using statistical sampling, inspection is not enough to determine whether a cup is likely to become a “leaker." It contains small channels within the foil lid such that air can get in (spoiling the product) or applesauce can get out, causing a mess and returned product. If a customer detects leakers, an [...]

3D Machine Vision Inspection of Baked Bread

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A bakery relies on statistical manual inspection, basically sampling multiple loaves from the production line on a regular basis to detect process issues that affect the quality of the product shipped. These inspections would typically include: Inspect the coverage of any toppings or coatings applied, such as grains or seeds Measure the size of the loaf [...]