Thermo Fisher Scientific    Minneapolis, MN 55433
May 01, 2013 Designed with wraparound detector to minimize blind spots, NextGuard™ provides thorough inspection for product contamination. System offers multiple contaminant detection algorithms and ability to modify, test, and change detection parameters on-the-fly. QA check mode automates operator audits and record keeping, while removable conveyor facilitates cleaning/service, and detector diagnostics warn when preventative maintenance is needed. Internet remote support hardware/software is included.

Eriez Magnetics    Erie, PA 16506
Apr 26, 2013 Constructed of 304 stainless steel for sanitary environments, such as meat and poultry industries, E-Z Tec® XR-Clean detects foreign objects such as metal, stone, bone, and glass. NEMA 4/IP69-rated system offers inspection rate of 600 unit/min or 200 fpm, and meets USDA, FDA, AMI, and 3A Dairy standards. Measuring 60 in. in length, system features tool-less disassembly for cleaning, down-shoot beam geometry, touchscreen HMI, and auto learn capabilities.

Thermo Fisher Scientific    Minneapolis, MN 55433
Feb 05, 2013 With high-power X-ray source and compact sanitary drum motors that drive conveyor, Xpert C400 is suited for thick, dense, and/or high speed production, helping food processors meet stringent foreign object detection goals. In addition to detecting metal, glass, and dense plastics, system can analyze X-ray image to estimate weight and fill or determine whether packaged item has missing objects. Xpert C400 meets IP65 requirements for dust and washdown and operates from 5–40°C.

Olympus    Waltham, MA 02453
Dec 06, 2012 Utilizing magnetic method, Magna-Mike® 8600 makes thickness measurements on glass, composites, and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, brass, copper, and titanium. Gauge offers straight and angled magnetic probes with replaceable wear caps, color LCD with full VGA resolution, and USB/RS-232/VGA outputs. Internal data logger stores more than 475,000 thickness readings in various file formats, while Micro SD card slot provides additional storage and data transfer.

Eagle Product Inspection    Tampa, FL 33634
May 11, 2012 Capable of withstanding impact of repeated use of harsh chemical cleaners and pressurized water, Eagle Pack 400 HC increases uptime and hygiene in wash-down environments. Stainless steel plates, cut and welded together, eliminate food debris collection points, while interlocked hinged louvers facilitate access to conveyor. While water-cooled heat exchanger eliminates need for separate A/C unit, knurled end drive roller with v-grooves ensures conveyor belt traction and position retention.

Radiopaque Solutions, Inc.    Bonita spring,, FL 34135
Jan 18, 2012 Available for all security screening applications, RadMark(TM) Airport Security Bin Identification System uses uniquely identifiable, x-ray visible tag placed under rim of each bin. Identification code on radiopaque tag matches bin identification label, and tag itself can also perform both functions. When scanner operator selects bin to be checked, it is visually identified on x-ray scanner screen by ID number. Bin can then be segregated for further screening by visually matching bin label.

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc    Stamford, CT 06902
Jun 01, 2011 Featuring Irradiation Side Sampling that maximizes detective quantum efficiency, Lightweight FDR D-EVO(TM) Wireless detector reduces scatter and blur of x-rays captured and enables technologists to take high-quality images at low doses. System includes removable Li-Ion battery that allows up to 3 hr or 400 exposures of use/charge. Including multi-charger system with 2 spare batteries, product has detachable cord for option of continuous charging and meets FDA 510(k) requirements.

Opto Diode Corp.    Newbury Park, CA 91320
Feb 16, 2011 Featuring 10 x 10 mm active area, IRD AXUV 100GX Absolute X-ray Photodiode possesses known active silicon thicknesses and 100% internal quantum efficiency, allowing absolute measurement of X-ray flux with energies of 100 keV and beyond. Unit requires no external voltage for operation, operates at room temperature, and provides up to 1 Gigarad of radiation hardness. Photodiodes with directly-deposited, thin-metallic filters are available for reducing response to visible light.

Headwall Photonics, Inc.    Fitchburg, MI 01420
Dec 06, 2010 Available for laser excitation as low as 248 nm, Raman Explorer 248 enables UV analysis in stand-off detection and in-line processing applications. Designed for harsh environments, unit can be configured as multi-channel spectrometer and enables opportunity to use techniques such as Raman line-scan analysis and spatially-offset Raman spectroscopy. Product also helps users in defense and homeland security sectors detect explosives and other chemical threats.

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc    Stamford, CT 06902
Dec 01, 2010 Measuring 14 x 17 in., FDR D-EVO(TM) Wireless converts any analog room to digital with direct fit into existing table or upright system. Irradiation Side Sampling technology optimizes detective quantum efficiency, enabling technologists to take quality images at minimized doses. With wireless detector, scatter and blur of x-rays are minimized, resulting in sharp, detailed images for optimal diagnostics. Removable lithium ion battery provides up to 3 hr of operation or 400 exposures per charge.

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc    Stamford, CT 06902
Jul 28, 2010 Model FDR D-EVO flat panel cassette-sized DR detector inserts into existing x-ray table or wall stand without modification. Device weighs 6 lb and measures 14 x 17 in. and transmits images to workstation in as little as 3 sec, with cycle times of 9 sec. Utilizing Irradiation Side Sampling, it produces sharp x-ray images to maximize diagnostic confidence. Portable unit addresses lateral or other cassette-based exams as needed and is suited for operating or emergency rooms.

ROHM Semiconductor USA LLC    San Diego, CA 92121
Dec 18, 2009 ZnO ultraviolet (UV) sensor makes it possible to detect UV rays based on frequency band, allowing user to obtain detailed information and take appropriate countermeasures against UV rays. No optical filter is required, and thin film made of zinc oxide (ZnO) material becomes transparent under visible light and opaque under UV rays. Control of absorption wavelength range based on specific material composition makes it possible to perform sensing at UV-A/-B ranges.

Dexela Limited    London N1 7EU  United Kingdom
Nov 16, 2009 Dexela flat panel CMOS X-ray detectors are based on CMOS sensor that features high fill factor, efficiency, and low noise which combine to produce DQE of 0.70 at skin dose of 280 µGy. Sensor consists of photodiode array with pixel size of 75 µm, while detectors are available in models with up to 86 fps frame rate and active area up to 290 x 230 mm. They feature shock-/vibration-resistant aluminum housing and operate in temperatures from 10-40°C. High-speed Camera Link interface is included.

Amjo Corp    Cincinnati, OH 45069-8304
Sep 24, 2009 Suited for buildings in cities and states where it is illegal for employees to smoke, CatchaSmoker series uses UV flame detector technology to catch smokers in offices and factory bathrooms. Technology detects smoker lighting up and alerts management, either with loud alarm or totally silent/stealth alarm, via building-wide paging system. Installation can be accomplished by regular maintenance staff in less than 1 hr per location.

General Monitors    Lake Forest, CA 92630
Sep 17, 2009 Flame detectors FL3100H (UV/IR) and FL3101H (UV-only) detect fires and provide alarm outputs directly from detector while maintaining false alarm immunity. In addition to process variable, HART protocol permits access to device configuration, diagnostics, as well as maintenance and alarm records. Features include continuous optical path monitoring, 4-20 mA stepped output, 3 SPDT high current programmable relay outputs, and RS-485 serial output with Modbus RTU protocol.

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.    Palo Alto, CA 94304
Jun 09, 2009 Operating at speeds up to 30 fps, PaxScan® 3030+ lets physicians monitor interventional procedures, including placement of catheters within blood vessels, in real-time. Multi-modality panel is also designed for use in cardiovascular imaging systems and surgical C-arms. While 194 micron pixel pitch results in images with enhanced contrast resolution and no distortion, cesium iodide scintillator optimized for scanning at 40-150 kV minimizes X-ray dose to patient.

PerkinElmer, Inc., Optoelectronics Headquarters    Fremont, CA 94538-3180
Jan 29, 2009 Providing up to 30 fps of real-time images with 200 µm pixel size and 16-bit resolution, XRD N ES Detector series is designed to withstand high energy test environments found in 24/7 production lines. Measuring 16 in., XRD 1621 N ES is suitable for radiation energies from 20 keV to 15 MeV and offers image size of 2,048 x 2,048 pixels. XRD 0820 N ES, with 8 in. size, is suitable for radiation energies from 20-450 keV, and provides image size of 1,024 x 1,024 pixels.

International Radiation Detectors    Torrance, CA 90505
Jan 20, 2009 AXUV 100GX Absolute X-ray Photodiode possesses known active silicon thicknesses and 100% internal quantum efficiency, enabling absolute measurement of X-ray flux with energies 100 keV and beyond. Requiring no external voltage, detector has 10 x 10 mm square active area with room-temperature operation. Nitrided-oxide front window provides up to one Gigarad (SiO2) of radiation hardness. Photodiodes with directly-deposited, thin-metallic filters are available.

Spectrex, Inc.    Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Dec 19, 2008 Addressing fire and explosion hazards in bio-fuel plants, SharpEye 40/40 series includes IR, UV, UV/IR, IR3, and multi-spectral flame detectors with false activation immunity. Sensing distances reach 135 ft, and HART capabilities enable digital communications. Sealed electronics protect integrity of unit when open and heated window prevents condensation in humid environments. Additional protection is provided against hydrocarbon-based and water vapors.

Princeton Gamma-Tech, Inc.    Princeton, NJ 08540
Oct 09, 2008 Utilizing Peltier-cooled technology, SAHARA III can achieve low-energy resolutions below 125 eV and count-rates above 100 kps with cool-down period of less than 2 minutes. Cryogen-free, lightweight X-ray detector system offers active detector area of 10-100 mm² and is available with standard beryllium or low-energy polymer windows.