The new NextGuard product verification vision software option features a pull down menu so users can execute a wide range of size, shape, angle, count, and position-based inspections in minutes, rather than waiting weeks for custom software to be created for each application. This feature helps reduce time and cost for users, enabling them to quickly and easily experiment with different inspection algorithms on their own.
Also new to the NextGuard platform are several additional algorithms, which target the detection of less dense contaminants such as glass or rocks in complex, textured products such as nuts or tea bag boxes. Optional mass estimation software is designed to utilize the density information in the X-ray image to estimate weight and detect under/over filled products. The system is now configurable for dual rejection, separating contaminated products from other quality errors. This aids in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
In addition to software improvements, the enhanced NextGuard also features hardware upgrades. The standard system processor is now six times faster than the first generation NextGuard, supporting high-speed contaminant detection and inspection as well as improved user responsiveness. An optional 0.4mm-pixel detector is also available that offers 3.2 times betterresolution for improved metal detection in lightweight, homogeneous products such as powders or cheese.
