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Most recent articles relating to Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd;

Ensuring consistency and safety from day-one

Find out why a Dutch food start-up has taken a belt-and-braces inspection approach to ensure it met IFS and BRS requirements from the very first batch.FULL STORY...

Hygienic X-ray solution for high care food environments

The newest in-line Raptor X-ray, Pipeline X-ray and Apollo machines from Fortress Technology Europe are designed to deliver cleanability, hygiene and food protection assurance. FULL STORY...

Dual lane checkweigher and twin aperture metal detector doubles down on waste

Fortress Technology has custom-engineered a twin aperture metal detector and dual lane Raptor checkweigher to offer a space-saving product inspection solution for a dairy company, helping to halve waste. FULL STORY...

Getting to grips with product giveaway

Suzanne Gill reports on the vital role that modern checkweighers have to play in helping reduce product giveaway to an absolute minimum. FULL STORY...

The chemistry of contaminant detection

Phil Brown explains the science behind contamination detection and shares some examples of smart technologies that adapt to changing food characteristics. FULL STORY...

Inspection efficiency on the incline

Priding itself on the production efficiency in its two Dutch cheese factories, Vepo Cheese set out to upgrade all of its production lines with a new incline layout which included seven highly sensitive metal detectors. FULL STORY...

Food safety is getting smarter

Jodie Curry looks at the different factors that are accelerating the need for smarter inspection systems in the food industry. FULL STORY...

Smarten up to cyber security

Phil Brown explains the benefits of switching to smart equipment and offers advice on protecting an organisation’s digital framework. FULL STORY...

Gravity metal detector chosen for bulk nuts and seeds

When looking for a new gravity metal detection on a bulk bagging line, Levantine, an edible nut and seed processor, put a particular focus on the need for high-speed reject capabilities. It opted for the latest version of an existing system – the Stealth Gravity system from Fortress Technology. FULL STORY...

Multi-orientation, multi-scan metal detector

Fortress Technology has introduced a metal detector that inspects low profile, high value products vertically and horizontally concurrently. FULL STORY...

Handling a metal contamination food recall

Phil Brown examines the different factors that can make food manufacturers vulnerable to a recall, even with inspection equipment in place. FULL STORY...

Quality assurance 4.0

Deployment of digital technologies in industrial settings, particularly multi-site food factories has been slow to materialise. However when it comes to quality assurance, things are starting to change, according to Phil Brown. FULL STORY...

Metal threats: are you missing the real ready meal risks?

A recent survey by insurance broker, Lockton, revealed that cost-cutting on food and drink production lines is having a direct impact on product quality, sparking a rise in recalls. FULL STORY...

Remote management software added to metal detectors

In fast paced, harsh or cramped food production and packing lines, where metal detectors are subject to rigorous washdowns and knocks from operatives, modern machine control panels can be vulnerable to damage which can result in unexpected maintenance downtimes. Fortress has solved this problem... FULL STORY...

Picking a solution to suit your contaminant

Suzanne Gill finds out more about the benefits and barriers to the use of both metal detection and X-ray to meet your product contamination detection needs. FULL STORY...

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