Xnext develops the XSpectra® hyperspectral inspection system, which utilizes advanced photon-counting detectors and AI-driven software to accurately identify low- and high-density foreign bodies and contaminants in food and pharmaceutical products. This technology enhances quality control by detecting defects and contaminants that conventional methods cannot, thereby improving safety and compliance in production lines.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
The food and pharmaceutical industries face significant challenges in detecting foreign bodies and contaminants within their products, which can lead to product recalls, safety concerns, and damage to brand reputation. Traditional inspection methods often fail to identify low-density contaminants or those hidden within packaging. This necessitates more advanced and accurate detection systems to ensure product quality and safety.
Solution
Xnext offers the XSpectra® inspection system, a hyperspectral technology that utilizes photon-counting detectors and AI-driven software to identify foreign bodies and contaminants in food and pharmaceutical products. The system performs a spectral analysis, comparing the absorption of the product with that of potential contaminants across 1,024 energy levels. This enables the detection of both high- and low-density foreign materials, including wood, bone, insects, kernels, metals, stones, glass, and plastics, even those undetectable by conventional technologies. The XSpectra® system is available in various configurations, including top-down and lateral/diagonal inspection models, to accommodate different product types and production line setups.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and recycling facilities seeking advanced inspection systems to enhance quality control, ensure product safety, and improve material sorting efficiency.
Features
- Hyperspectral imaging technology for detailed material composition analysis
- Photon-counting detectors for high sensitivity and accuracy
- AI-driven software for intelligent detection and processing of anomalies
- Multi-energy X-ray inspection for comprehensive contaminant identification
- Adjustable hardware and software settings to suit specific product requirements
- Top-down inspection configuration for compact packaged products
- Lateral/diagonal inspection configuration for bottles, jars, and cans