Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has announced its X56 DXD+ dual energy photon-counting x-ray system with AI capabilities, designed for packaged applications and aiming to allow manufacturers to inspect products with enhanced contamination detection capabilities.
The solution is suitable for applications where low-density contaminants such as rubber and plastics must be reliably detected. The company says it provides ‘premium’ product safety in formats such as pet food, crisps or potatoes.
Mettler-Toledo’s X6 Series features a range of x-ray inspection solutions to suit different product sizes, including individual packs, large cases and multi-packs. Apparently, the X56 DXD+ has advanced 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.
The system’s AI integration seeks to improve the quality and reliability of quality inspection tasks while reducing unnecessary product rejection and is available on other x-ray systems in the product range.
Powered by DXD+ detector technology and Advanced Material Discrimination Pro (AMD Pro) software, Mettler-Toledo states that the X56 DXD+ delivers ‘exceptional performance’ for complex applications that conventional single energy systems may struggle with, particularly when detecting low-density contaminants in packaged products with high variability in thickness, density or overlapping textures such as multipacks, bags of crisps or bulkier cartons. It is also said to support effective quality control, even in noisy or high-contrast products where conventional systems may fall short.
The company adds that the system features an intuitive interface, toolless belt removal for fast cleaning and a robust hygienic design suited to high-speed and high-volume environments, as well as throughput rates of up to 500 products per minute. The X56 DXD+ also has built-in product quality tools including completeness checks, clip detection and product trapped in seal inspection.
The system is compatible with a range of conveyor heights and reject options and available in single or multi-lane configurations. According to Mettler-Toledo, its software provides full traceability through a recorded image database which can be accessed on-screen or integrated with Mettler-Toledo ProdX data management software for centralised monitoring and compliance. ProdX automates the monitoring, reporting and collation of all inspection activities in real-time, designed to help facilitate regulatory compliance and provide proof of due diligence to protect brand reputation.
In similar news, Eriez has just launched its X8-SF Metal Detector at interpack 2026, designed for food processors seeking greater consistency and reliability in product inspection. The system also aims to help processors improve product quality while minimizing disruption to operations.
HEUFT is demonstrating its new deep learning AI for in-depth X-ray image processing at interpack, said to increase detection reliability in inspection with HEUFT eXaminer II systems and reduce the false rejection rate. It seeks to help consumers and brands reduce packaging and food waste.
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