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A thermal camera or thermal imaging camera (infrared camera) is a device that uses infrared radiation to create images depicting temperature variations on an object or landscape. Unlike conventional cameras that capture visible light, thermal imaging cameras capture infrared radiation emitted by objects based on their temperature.

Inspection of food, beverages and related packaging requires the ability to process images for a variety of parameters such as size, shape, color, flaws and finish. To achieve this, optimization of illumination brightness, uniformity and geometry is critical to achieving images with good contrast and reasonable signal/noise. Additionally, the varying light absorption properties of organic and inorganic materials can make it difficult to select the appropriate wavelength for these applications. To make the best lighting choices, engineers and integrators must understand the fundamentals of illumination and the latest technologies to ensure the best results.

Yogurt is a dairy product made by bacteria fermenting milk. Yogurt is white, chewy, and has a sour taste due to the fermentation of lactic sugar combined with the sweetness of milk. Yogurt contains many minerals such as: Calcium, zinc, lactic acid, vitamin A, vitamin C... Therefore, the nutritional content of this food is very high.

“Product label” is the outermost layer of packaging that contains information such as the product name, type, manufacturer, contents and any warnings or instructions for proper use. This may be printed directly on the packaging surface or it may be a separate plastic film or paper label coated with adhesive or heat shrink or any other method. Product labeling is a form for manufacturers to communicate to consumers about product information. It is also a deciding factor in whether consumers choose one product over another. In addition, the information on the label is also extremely necessary, for example: In the food and beverage industry: product labels inform customers about the ingredients used in the product, including possible allergens. In other industries such as household chemicals or personal care products, product labels contain important instructions for use, toxicology warnings, and proper handling in case of accidental exposure and ingestion.

360° Label Inspection is an inspection system specifically designed for quality control of conical, cylindrical, oval products with 360° labels. Therefore, the system's hardware and software focus on errors that can commonly occur during the labeling process with self-adhesive labels.

Regular testing is required to ensure that contaminant detectors operate within specified sensitivity standards. Testing must verify that contaminants are reliably detected and that, in the event of product contamination, the appropriate separation mechanisms and signal/alarm devices are activated.

All food intended for human consumption must be absolutely pure and clean. This is one of the most important requirements in the food industry. A decisive criterion here is that the product leaving the factory is free from metal and other contaminants. Testing products for metal contamination has become an integral part of the food production process, an inherent part of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and a prerequisite for successful IFS certification.

Product testing has become an indispensable element in the food production process, being an absolute prerequisite for obtaining IFS certification. Contamination of food in any form can have serious consequences for the company, because under product liability law, every food manufacturer is responsible for the contamination of its products in case the consumer is harmed by such contamination. Contaminant testing systems are used to prevent such problems. Metal detectors are most useful for detecting magnetic and non-magnetic metals, but they also have their own limitations, for example in the inspection of aluminium-coated packaging materials.

The main purpose is to protect consumers. Despite all precautions, the possibility of metal contamination in products cannot be completely ruled out. Metal particles can enter the product during the manufacturing process or already in the raw materials, causing serious harm to consumers, with significant consequences for the manufacturing company such as compensation claims, product recalls. The greater and longer-term damage is the negative brand image and loss of consumer confidence caused by unclean food products. Metal detectors for food provide effective protection against ferrous and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, stainless steel, ...). They can be installed at every step of the production process and can be used for a variety of applications, such as checking bakery products, meat, sausages, fruits, vegetables, milk, spices, sugar, ... In addition to protecting consumers, metal detectors are also used to protect machinery. Even the smallest metal particle can cause damage to machinery, resulting in repair costs, downtime and lost revenue.

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According to bottle cap manufacturers who have handled thousands of bottles and caps, the reality is that capping is one of the most challenging parts of the bottling process

In food manufacturing there will no longer be a need to have one machine for each type of quality control. In fact, with new hardware and software designs being developed it will be possible to put multiple checks and technologies into a single machine.

For conventional automatic label inspection systems, we are often familiar with the camera system taking direct shots of labels on flat box surfaces, or using multiple cameras to take shots at different angles for round bottle surfaces. So have you ever wondered how to conveniently check the labels on the bottom of trays for products with labels on both the top and bottom, such as trays, most of which run on conveyor systems?

Failure to accurately identify the presence/absence of screws on an object can result in a defective machine being sent to the customer, which will then incur additional costs for the company responsible for maintaining and repairing those machines, and also adversely affect their brand in the market.

As the pandemic recovers, businesses around the world are facing financial and political uncertainty. Optimizing processes and systems with advanced automation has the potential to improve efficiency and support companies as they look to not only survive but thrive in a volatile environment.

Machine vision technology has been handling automated inspection processes such as defect detection, flaw analysis, classification, counting, and assembly verification in industry. Recent discoveries in computer vision software have enhanced the capabilities of vision systems in new and innovative ways.

Control your TV, computer and other devices with a simple wave of your hand like a superhero in "Iron Man" or a talented hacker in "The Matrix". Can you believe that you can do this too? It seems like this is only a science fiction dream, but it is quickly becoming a reality when applying image processing technology to gesture recognition.

Automation has become an inevitable trend to achieve low cost and high quality in manufacturing. From simple tasks to assembly and inspection processes that require advanced techniques, this work is being rapidly automated and productivity has increased to a higher level than before.

LEDs are indispensable in image processing. Until the development of LEDs, there have been many different forms and technologies applied to lighting. Understanding the principles and characteristics of light emission will help you test more stably.

To achieve stable image processing, it is essential to select the most suitable lens for the application based on knowledge of the lens characteristics.