At the upcoming PPMA 2024 trade show, Fortress Technology will unveil its latest innovation, the Icon X-Ray. This fully integrated X-ray inspection system is designed to enhance processing efficiency, ensure consumer safety, and improve contaminant detection in hygienic, high-care food production facilities. With features such as internal view cameras, an automatic reject device, and Fortress Technology’s IA+ algorithm, the Icon X-Ray offers a new level of processing and detection capabilities.
According to Phil Brown, sales director at Fortress Technology, the Icon X-Ray brings a higher standard of food safety and traceability that was previously only accessible to top-tier food brands. The system can inspect and reject packaged chilled, baked, and confectionery products at speeds of up to 200ppm, thanks to its IA+ algorithm that allows it to adapt to different product densities and detect a variety of contaminants.
The Icon X-Ray is equipped with internal cameras to monitor product status and address any operational issues. Additionally, it features transparent high-density windows on the sliding access panels to provide operators with a clear view of the inspection process while shielding them from X-rays. Its design prioritizes robust and hygienic performance, with a maintenance-free air-cooled generator that enhances detection sensitivity and extends the life of the X-ray generator.
The system’s ultra-hygienic design supports thorough sanitation procedures, featuring easy-to-clean surfaces and fully contained panels to prevent contamination. It also offers seamless data integration and reporting capabilities, including the automatic incorporation of UK retailer COPs into the testing software. The Icon X-Ray’s 10-point touch industrial capacitive touchscreen display ensures user