High-tech inspection enters the mainstream: capabilities are up. Cost is down. With the risk of calamity more serious than ever, processors are ready to embrace high-tech inspection systems.(Tech Update)

Food Engineering, April, 2004 by Pehanich, Mike

AS PLANT NUMBERS SHRINK, LINE CAPACITIES CLIMB, AND the threat of recall keeps more operations executives up at night, processors are beginning to see that high-tech inspection system may save dollars and make good sense at the same time.

"Quality inspection is like purchasing insurance," says Tracey Hartje, sales manager for Loma International, Carol Stream, Ill. "You hate buying it on your home, but if something big happens, your premium sure looks like a small investment."

As high-tech inspection equipment enters the main stream, processors are finding they can get more power for less money.

"We have broken the $2000 price barrier" says Richard Daigle, marketing manager for DVT Corp., Duluth, Minn. He's referring to DVT's Legend 510...

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