METTLER-Toledo Product Inspection has announced the global launch of the X56 DXD+ dual energy photon-counting x-ray system with AI capabilities.
The solution expands the X6 Series portfolio and is designed for packaged applications under the ‘Inspect. Protect. Comply.’ ethos. The model is said to be suited to projects where low-density contaminants, such as rubber and plastics, must be reliably detected.
The X6 Series now offers manufacturers a full range of x-ray inspection solutions to suit different product sizes, from individual packs to large cases or multi-packs. The X56 DXD+ builds on the X16 and X36.2 systems and brings dual energy photon-counting capabilities for medium to large-sized products on single lanes or smaller packages running across multiple lanes, in a 500mm system width.
Mettler-Toledo explained that AI integration helps to improve the quality and reliability of quality inspection tasks while reducing unnecessary product rejection. This is beneficial to overcoming challenges in complex scenarios like overlapping or mixed products. The AI integration is not limited to the X56 DXD+; it is also available on other x-ray systems within the firm’s product range.
The system boasts an intuitive interface, toolless belt removal for fast cleaning, and throughput rates of up to 500 products per minute.
The X56 DXD+ is compatible with a range of conveyor heights and reject options, and available in single or multi-lane configurations. Its software provides traceability through a recorded image database, which can be accessed on-screen or integrated with Mettler-Toledo ProdX data management software.
Chris Plant, head of market management, Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray, said, “The launch of the X56 DXD+ expands our X6 Series, offering a comprehensive suite of inspection solutions tailored to modern food manufacturing. With its dual energy photon-counting capabilities, the X56 DXD+ delivers new levels of detection performance in complex packages across single and multi-lane formats.
“This advanced inspection capability will further help customers inspect every product with confidence, protect productivity, brand reputations and profits, plus comply easily with industry requirements.”
