Low-energy X-ray imaging technology for food processing and packaging
InnospeXion
Innovative X-ray Solutions
www.innospexion.dk
Jørgen Rheinlænder, Managing Director, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Temadag – Fremmedlegemer i fødevarer
10/10 2012 – DMRI – DTI Taastrup
Presentation Overview
InnospeXion – short presentation
Overview of unique features of the InnospeXion Technology What is low energy X-rays ?
Why are low-energy interesting for industrial usage – and where ? Application examples:
Raw materials, sealings, food products (bread, dairy products, meat, bone detection, carcass detection, fish sorting, fish bone detection, packaged
assemblies, packaging materials, low-density materials
Where are low-energy X-rays
Development projects
Innovative X-ray Solutions
INNOSPEXION
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X-RAYS: Our business
InnospeXion uses the knowledge on X-ray interaction with matter to develop innovative techniques for inspection
and characterisation, by imaging or by measurement of the spectrum of transmitted or scattered radiation. Since
2000, we have applied these principles for non-destructive testing services, prototype characterisation,
manufacturing prototyping and for the continuous development of state-of-the-art industrial solutions. Since 2003,
we have supplied intelligent and unique on-line, at-line or off-line x-ray based solutions to improve the productions
cost-effectiveness. The main success product is the low energy X-ray inspection systems that was awarded
the Innovation Award 2007
Low energy X-ray inspection: 2007
The new MCIS from InnospeXion
MCIS is based on low energy X-rays:
Improved contrast Less radiation
Low weight Simple design
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Innovation Award
Low energy X-ray inspection: 2009
The HYMCIS from InnospeXion
Second generation:
Hygienic design Full PLC control
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Innovation Award
Low energy X-ray inspection: 2010-2011
The HYMCIS from InnospeXion
Available in tailored
versions from 150 to 1600 mm conveyor width:
Hygienic design Full PLC control 0.1 mm detection Ultra high sensitivity
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Innovation Award
Low energy X-ray inspection: 2011-2012
The HYMCIS from InnospeXion
Third generation:
PLC master - Versatile I/O design Various Conveyor widths
Tailored design options
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Low energy X-ray inspection
The HYMCIS from InnospeXion
(probably) The worlds most sensitive, and highest resolution, X-ray systems for on-line control at
manufacturing speeds up to 120 m/min Danish engineering – Made in Denmark
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X-RAY PHYSICS
• All materials attenuates X-rays. The attenuation is described by the linear absorption coefficient μ [cm -1 ]
• I=I 0 *Exp[-μ*X]
X-RAY PHYSICS
X-RAY PHYSICS
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Mince 1 Mince 2 Mince 3 Wiener 1 Wiener 2 Wiener 3 Ham 1 Ham 2 Ham 3
Meat product sample
R e la ti v e c o n tr a s t [% ]
Low X-ray energyHigh X-ray energy
MCIS low energy system - KD7205AW conventional system
From the relative contrast evaluation it seems confirmed that potential detection on cartilage in meat is optimized at low energies, here represented by the 20 keV to 25 keV range compared to conventional systems
operated at higher energies, here represented by the 40 keV to 60 keV range
DMRI (DTI) investigation on cartilage detection- 31/12/2008
Lars Bager Christensen, DTI
FACTS
The lower the X-ray energy (in KeV), the better the contrast;
The smaller the pixel dimension, the better the spatial resolution
Röntgen unveiled the potential for low E X-rays a century ago
CONTRAINTS
Low energy X-rays are easily absorbed – also by air!
When a pixel is small, it receives very little ”light”, or radiation. Hence, the SNR in a low E X-ray image may be very poor
For industrial automation, line speed may be high. Hence, even less radiation is received per pixel per time unit.
THE SOLUTION
Very stable X-ray source
Very high quantum efficiency detection technology
Design that limits the physical constraints
X-ray imaging at high speed:
Solutions offered by Low-Energy X-rays
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Mink Sorting using Low-Energy X-rays:
The challenges
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Mink Sorting using Low-Energy X-rays:
Calibration
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WORLD CLASS X-RAY
IMAGE QUALITY
LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Packaged items:
Ability to detect also the low density and thin parts – cleansing
wipe and instructions
leaflet
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Pet food and packaging
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Salad and vegetables
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Salad and vegetables
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Glass in glass
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Chocolate
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Chocolate
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Canned biscuit
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Canned biscuit
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
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X-RAY INSPECTION APPLICATION: CORK
Low energy High speed
Segmentation to density levels Large savings
100% inspection
No competing technology
LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Food inspection: Fish
Application Examples
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Food inspection: Fish
Application Examples
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Food inspection: Fish
Application Examples
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Food inspection: Fish bones
Automatic detection & identification in fillets Application Examples
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Blister packaged products with defects:
missing objects and damaged objects (cracks).
Note the huge dynamic range showing packaging, sample (product) integrity as well
as defects.
Imaged at production speed = 22 m/min
APPLICATION EXAMPLES – Blister packaging
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Products in tubes. Defects can be in the packaging or by contamination,
down to fractions of a mm.
Note the huge dynamic range showing packaging, sample (product) integrity
as well as defects.
Imaged at production speed = 22 m/min
APPLICATION EXAMPLES – Products in tubes
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LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
Low energy x-rays opens new possibilities for quality assessment of ground products, such as e-g- coffee where many foreign contaminants can be envisaged. Note the prominent disclosure of small organic and inorganic
contaminants, down to fractions of a mm.
Note the huge dynamic range showing packaging, sample (product) integrity as well as defects.
Imaged at production speed = 22 m/min
APPLICATION EXAMPLES – Powder products in pouches
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Low-Energy X-ray discloses packaging
imperfections
Sample 3 with product in seal
Sample 4 with product in seal
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SOFTWARE
LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS
The new developments
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