Safety and the importance of quality are driving inspection equipment trends. But companies asking for more cost-effective line efficiency are further expanding the pivotal role inspection technology plays in the process, experts say. Building on smart systems and process automation trends, packaging experts are able to monitor packaging integrity, challenges with filling, and more without sacrificing line speed or date markers.
Accessibility and freshness markers provide consumers reassurance that what they are drinking is safe and also easy to drink. It’s becoming the norm for torque specs to be included in requests for inspection equipment, according to Brian Belardinelli, sales manager at Pembroke, Mass.-based FT System North America.