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

Abstract

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.

Citation

Bloss, R. (2014), "Sensors now looking for leaks, contaminates and damage, and not just counting or weighing packages", Sensor Review, Vol. 34 No. 3, pp. 239-243. https://doi.org/10.1108/SR-02-2013-625