As line speeds increase and audit expectations tighten, manual testing of metal detectors and X-ray inspection systems is becoming harder to sustain. It's inconsistent, labor-intensive and prone to error — creating compliance gaps, slowing production and increasing risk. Fortress Technology's Halo Automatic Testing System addresses this by automating performance verification through certified test signals simulated directly within the system. The result is consistent, repeatable validation without stopping the line or relying on operator execution.
This session goes beyond metal detection to tackle the growing pressure around X-ray inspection validation. With stricter requirements for verification frequency, documentation and traceability, a unified automated approach brings both systems into alignment and strengthens overall compliance.
Attendees will leave with a clear view of where manual processes fall short, what automation fixes and how to quantify the operational upside — including reduced labor dependency, fewer interruptions, stronger audit documentation and more reliable performance verification.
You'll also gain practical guidance on implementing automated testing in real production environments: system fit, validation expectations and scaling across mixed inspection setups. Ideal for QA leaders, food safety teams and plant operations.
Key Takeaways:
- How Halo operates and improves precision in automated performance verification
- Key differences between manual and automated testing across metal detection and X-ray systems
- Common risks of manual verification and how automation mitigates them
- How to qualify, implement and standardize automated testing across different production applications and inspection technologies