The importance of quality control in the food industry can never be overstated, as it directly affects human health. One of the biggest challenges in the food industry is to detect and eliminate contaminants that may find their way into the final product. Metal detectors and X-ray devices have been the traditional tools for contaminant detection in the food industry. However, they are not effective in detecting non-metallic foreign bodies. This is where NIR and UV inspection technology comes into play.
Near-infrared (NIR) imaging is a low-cost technique that utilizes the unique position of photons in the electromagnetic spectrum to penetrate deeper into substances. This makes it extremely useful in inspection purposes. NIR imaging has proven to be valuable in the medical, pharmaceutical, and food quality assessment fields.
At AMD Electronic, we have developed a novel NIR imaging technology for inline inspection that can detect many non-metallic foreign bodies in foodstuffs that are normally invisible to x-rays, such as fruit pits, stones, plastics, paper, and wood. It can even detect foreign bodies that are notoriously difficult to detect with x-rays, such as thin, low-calcified, chicken bones, bone-fragments, and cartilaginous tissue in breast meat.
Our systems are manufactured according to customer needs and can be easily integrated into existing production lines. The NIR imaging technology we use is an inline inspection breakthrough that is highly effective in detecting organic contaminants and other defects that become visible and fluoresce when excited by wavelengths ranging from UV to NIR.
Fluorescence imaging can be of great use in inline inspection of food products. Many organic contaminants and other defects become visible and fluoresce when excited by wavelengths ranging from UV, through visible, to NIR. This helps in identifying contaminants that are not detectable by traditional metal detectors and X-rays.
In conclusion, NIR and UV inspection technology is a game-changer in the food industry. It opens up new possibilities for detecting and eliminating contaminants that are not detectable by traditional methods. At AMD Electronic, we are committed to providing the best solutions for our clients' needs. With our advanced NIR imaging technology, customers can be assured of high-quality inspection that is both cost-effective and efficient.