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FOOD INSPECTION: X-RAY CLASSIFICATION AND QUALITY CONTROL

Applications: Biomedical

Our single-photon-counting cameras allow for the creation of detailed X-ray material-sensitive images that reveal the internal composition of various food items, including fruits, vegetables, and grains.

ADVACAM‘s technology enables fast real-time inspection of qualities typically hidden to the naked eye. For example, sprouts – an indicator of potential growth – can be clearly identified in a detailed X-ray of a tomato seed. If these sprouts are absent, it suggests that the seed is unlikely to germinate.

Our imaging technology also allows for early detection and characterization of crop yield. For instance, as a cereal plant develops, X-ray imaging can reveal the ear grains even when they are still growing through the stem and not visible externally. Individual ears and the prospective number of grains can be predicted, allowing for early yield estimation – a critical factor in plant breeding.

It is possible to view various types of food through their packaging using non-destructive testing and thus monitor quality.

 

The new generation of X-ray imaging detectors provides unprecedented image quality and a wide range of materials in one image, with one detector, at the same time as demonstrated in this collage of X-ray images.
Further integration of our cameras to Radalytica’s system RadalyX and a phenotyping platform by the PSI Phenotyping Systems company expands the application of X-ray imaging in the field of automated plant phenotyping and branding, marking a significant advancement in food inspection technology. The color RGB image on the left captures a high-yield, healthy barley at first glance. An X-ray reveals a high absence of ear grains. Image taken by the AdvaPIX detector.
Further integration of our cameras to Radalytica’s system RadalyX and a phenotyping platform by the PSI Phenotyping Systems company expands the application of X-ray imaging in the field of automated plant phenotyping and branding, marking a significant advancement in food inspection technology. The color RGB image on the left captures a high-yield, healthy barley at first glance. An X-ray reveals a high absence of ear grains. Image taken by the AdvaPIX detector.
In partnership with Radalytica company, we've implemented a unique robotic X-ray imaging concept that provides 3D computed tomography. A detailed X-ray of the tomato seed shows sprouts as a sign of potential growth. If these sprouts are missing from the seed, a plant cannot grow from that seed. Image taken by the AdvaPIX detector.
In partnership with Radalytica company, we’ve implemented a unique robotic X-ray imaging concept that provides 3D computed tomography. A detailed X-ray of the tomato seed shows sprouts as a sign of potential growth. If these sprouts are missing from the seed, a plant cannot grow from that seed. Image taken by the AdvaPIX detector.

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