Carrying a large magnifying glass, Inspector Jacques Clouseau, memorably played by comedian Peter Sellers in the famed “Pink Panther” series, was an inept French police detective searching for clues. Although Inspector Clouseau was not inspecting products in a beverage manufacturing plant, inspection equipment requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure safe production for all finished products.
Packaging experts note that advancements in optical technology, software algorithms that are effective at high line speeds and the ability to inspect materials across the bottling process are essential for today’s modern bottling facilities.