Sensors now looking for leaks, contaminates and damage, and not just counting or weighing packages

摘要

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to review the most recent innovations in sensor technology for better quality in packaging. Checking for container seals, damaged product, contaminates as well as tracking product to meet government requirements. Design/methodology/approach - In-depth interviews with both the exhibitors and integrators of sensors at the recent PackExpo show. Findings - Sensor technology continues to address an ever increasing number of packaging applications including quality, safety, product tracking,correct labeling as well as counting, weighing and other more traditional applications. Practical implications - Sensor technology advances with greater use of X-ray, magnetic detection and remote chemical monitoring that are addressing an ever increasing number of packaging applications including quality, safety as well as counting, weighing and other more traditional applications. Originality/value - Customers will learn about the latest in X-ray, magnetic sensing and the application of vision, weighing and counting technologies for improved products as they pass through the packaging phase of production.