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What is the return on investment of a measuring instrument in agri-food?
What is the return on investment of a measuring instrument in agri-food? When an agri-food company invests in a measuring instrument, the question of return on investment quickly arises. Unlike a new production line or packaging equipment, the benefits of a control device are not always immediately visible. Yet the gains generated go far beyond simply detecting a [...]
Are packaging leaks always caused by the packaging machine?
Are packaging leaks always caused by the packaging machine? When a leak appears on a packaging line, the first reaction is often to blame the machine. Insufficient welding temperature, inadequate pressure of the jaws, wear of sealing tools: these causes are regularly sought as a priority. Yet, in many cases, the problem is not with the machine itself. Yet [...]
Is gas enough to guarantee the shelf life of a package?
Is gas enough to guarantee the shelf life of a package? When a food product is packaged in a protective atmosphere, people tend to think that everything depends on the gas mixture injected into the packaging. The lower the oxygen level, the more protected the product will be. The greater the volume of nitrogen, the better the preservation. Yet [...]
Are consumables really essential to ensure reliable measurements?
Are consumables really essential to ensure reliable measurements? When a measuring instrument delivers results that are inconsistent than usual, the first reaction is often to question the device itself. Yet, in many cases, the origin of the problem lies elsewhere: consumables. Whether it is gas analysis or leak testing of food packaging, consumables play an essential role in the [...]
How to control a network of medical fluids?
How to control a network of medical fluids? In healthcare facilities, medical fluid networks play an essential role in patient care. Medical oxygen, medical air, vacuum, nitrous oxide or carbon dioxide must be routed to the wall outlets with a high level of reliability. A connection error, an identification defect or a pressure anomaly can lead to significant consequences. [...]
Is the water basin test still sufficient to guarantee packaging quality?
Is the water basin test still sufficient to guarantee packaging quality? For decades, the water basin test has been widely used to detect leaks in food packaging. Simple to perform and inexpensive, it remains in use today in many quality control departments. But given the food industry’s growing demands for traceability, repeatability, and process control, is this method still [...]