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The article focuses on the evolution of meat and poultry inspection technology, which was brought by the development of x-ray technology. It states that automation in the meat and poultry industry, wherein computerized equipment increasingly replaces manual work, improves yield by enhancing control and consistency. Furthermore, a continued focus on the accurate labelling of all foods' nutritional value can be expected in the future.

Two photographs of the x-ray generator called Z Machine are presented, along with detailed information on the machine.

The article evaluates industrial computed tomography, high energy X-ray linear accelerators and detector arrays for nondestructive testing (NDT), which will be exhibited by Varian Medical Systems' Security and Inspection Products at the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Show in Charleston, South Carolina in November 2008.

The article focuses on the advances in radiography techniques for use in the assessment of pipeline integrity. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International member Joseph Galbraith stresses that radiography tends to be neglected despite being one of the most economical ways of determining pipeline conditions. It notes that radiography can locate hidden pipeline features such as cracking and weld quality as well as produce images of any abnormality in the pipes. It examines the innovations in x-ray technology and computed radiography.

The article offers medical-related news briefs in the U.S. Ancom launched X-ray related processes for the veterinary industry. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awards a patent to Osborne Industries Inc. for the Weightwatcher Growth Management System. Antel BioSystems validates two testing procedures for the detection of the Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) antigen in DHI milk samples.

The article discusses the use of X-ray machines in ports through the Secure Freight Initiative of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The X-ray machines will be operational at Port Qasim, Pakistan, Puerto Cortes, Honduras and Southampton among others and will screen cargo headed to the U.S. for radioactive substances. The technology however, is still subject to testing as it has not yet been fully accurate.

The article features a new enhancement to the FeinFocus x-ray testing system with modular software from Comet in the U.S. in 2006. It includes information on the key features and specifications of the product, as well as its primary applications in non-destructive testing. Background information on the product manufacturer is also cited.

Mentions the care needed to protect photographic film from the X-ray scanners in most airports in the United States that are used to screen luggage for explosives. Statement of Kodak spokesman James Blamphin on how unprocessed film and film inside a camera are damaged; Indication that film stored in carry-on luggage is safe if it is not scanned more than five times because these scanners use a lower level of radiation; Idea that travelers have the right to have film hand-inspected; Suggestion to buy film and have it developed at one's destination; Opinion that lead-lined bags that protect film are not sensible.

The article discusses use of X-ray scanners from OCS Checkweighers at Mila-Bergmilch Südtirol cooperative, leader in production of dairy products in Italy, for ensuring product safety. It mentions views of Rudi Mair am Tinkhof, head of production and technology at Mila, on achieving product safety through transparency. It also mentions views of firm's production manager Christian Molling, on same.

The article discusses the growth of chubs and the adoption of new technology to improve this packaging format as of 2016. Topics covered include the development of a film with excellent slip characteristics and a high oxygen barrier that allows for longer shelf life, the use of robotic systems to automate manual case loading, and the use of online analysis in quality control. Also mentioned are the capabilities of X-ray inspection systems and upgraded software algorithms.

The article offers information on the X-ray system, a security screening system from Astrophysics Inc. which has been deployed to an aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy Pacific fleet to protect U.S. warship.

The article reports that the Lodz University of Technology's Department of Material and Commodity Sciences and Textile Meteorology is one of the university's best equipped and research unit. Topics discussed include use of analytical techniques like spectroscopic, microscopic, and X-ray methods; building textronic systems by the university which include fiber-forming polymers and electro conductive nanoparticles; and production of hybrid implantation materials to treat bone tissue loss.

Details researchers at Iowa State University's (ISU) development of a grain yield sensor that use the X-ray technology, a proven industrial-inspection technique. Benefits of the sensor to farmers; Advantages of the sensor over other systems currently on the market; Capabilities of yield sensors.

Examines reasons behind growing interest towards research in application areas of synchrotron radiation as of December 1977. Steps taken by the U.S. National Science Foundation to increase research facilities in the U.S.; Advantages of synchrotron radiation to other sources of X-rays; Application areas of Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure, a technique developed from high power of synchrotron radiation.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics such as the use of an X-ray imaging in examining a shipwreck and eddy current testing equipment.

The article focuses on the detection of damage in armor structures. It mentions a main armor detection damage technique using X-ray imaging and visual testing of the images with high costs. It discusses the patent technique ceramic plate armor pieces which may over come disadvantages of weight, size, and cost. Moreover , the patent also determines a probability of detection (POD) curve for a specific transducer layout.

The article focuses on advancements that are taking place in the food industry in relation to x-ray product inspection system. It mentions that innovations are taking place in X-ray inspection machinery to detect contaminants in food packaging designs and informs about the Material Discrimination X-ray (MDX) technology which helps in checking multi-textured packaged foods. It also discusses advancements in technology which enables in-line quality checks, and waste prevention.

The article offers information on the new Thermo Scientific EZx 465 Touchless X-ray system from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

The article offers information on the Eagle Pack 400 HC, an energy-efficient x-ray inspection system, from Eagle Product Inspection.

The article reports that physicists working on a research and development (R&D) prototype for Accelerators and Lasers in Combined Experiments (ALICE) in Great Britain have successfully collided electrons and a powerful laser beam to develop short-pulsed X-rays.

The article focuses on Yxlon International Inc., a supplier of industrial X-ray testing and process control solutions, which will exhibit at the Quality Testing Show during the 2009 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Fall Conference and Testing Show in Columbus, Ohio. It notes that the company helps other firms to enhance their products' quality. It cites several products of the company including digital X-ray imaging solutions and compact computer tomography based X-ray systems.

The article features Stentinel/QSA Global, Inc., one of the exhibitors at the Quality Testing Show at the 2009 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Fall Conference in Columbus, Ohio on October 19- 23, 2009. It produces a range of nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment such as gamma radiography projectors, x-ray equipment and testing materials. Allegedly, it holds a worldwide reputation for quality, reliability and safety committed to exceeding the expectations of NDT professionals.

The article features Anchorage, Alaska-based Envision Product Design LLC, a participant at the Quality Testing Show at the 2009 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Fall Conference in Columbus, Ohio on October 19- 23, 2009. The firm has led the industry with its X-ray imaging innovations since 1993. All competing technologies in image quality and service life are outmatched by Envision's complementary metal oxide semiconductors (CMOS) based systems.

The article features Stamford, Connecticut-based Comet North America Inc., one of the exhibitors at the Quality Testing Show at the 2009 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Fall Conference in Columbus, Ohio on October 19-23, 2009. Comet North is considered to be a successful technology firm that caters to the growth markets of security, microelectronics and inspection. Among its products are industrial X-ray components and modules and microfocus X-ray inspection system.

The article reports on the launching of the nondestructive testing (NDT) application center in Shanghai, China, a joint project of GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies and SGS-CSTC. It states that the launching has marked another significant event in the cooperation between the two companies and their dedication with Chinese industrial customers. It is equipped with NDT equipments such as ultrasonic flaw detectors, computed radiography, and microfocus X-ray for a world-class testing facility.

The article features YXLON, a supplier of industrial X-ray inspection systems and computer tomography (CT) solutions for non-destructive testing of materials (NDT). The company has a long tradition of producing quality solutions for any production process, service or maintenance application. In 2007, it merged with COMET Feinfocus business unit to meet the demands of aerospace, aviation, automotive, pipeline, and vessel industries.

The article evaluates X-ray and computed tomography systems for nondestructive testing (NDT), which will be exhibited by Yxlon International at the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Show in Charleston, South Carolina in November 2008.