Mettler-Toledo turns up the dial on food safety tech at Interpack 2026
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection showcased a suite of new product inspection technologies at Interpack 2026 at Messe Düsseldorf in Germany, in May, targeting food manufacturers under increasing pressure to meet compliance demands, reduce contamination risk and integrate real-time data across production lines. The launches spanned metal detection, x-ray inspection, AI-assisted quality control and data management software.
New metal detection platform raises the sensitivity bar
Central to the Interpack showcase was the M50 R-Series AdvancedLine, a new generation of metal detectors engineered to address the dual challenges of detection sensitivity and operational connectivity. The system is designed for manufacturers working with unpackaged, packaged, wet, dry or bulk products, and incorporates technology aimed at improving compliance traceability, data connectivity and overall line performance. Intuitive operation and more efficient testing protocols were also highlighted as key design considerations for production environments where downtime is costly.
X-ray inspection gets a dual-energy upgrade
Making its first public appearance at Interpack was the X56 DXD+, a dual energy photon-counting x-ray system within the X6 Series. The system is engineered specifically for complex packaged applications where conventional x-ray may struggle, particularly with low-density contaminants such as plastics, rubber and wood in products with varying densities or overlapping textures. Beyond contamination detection, the X56 DXD+ supports integrity checks including completeness verification and seal inspection, both of critical importance in high-throughput packaged food production.
Mettler-Toledo also presented its broader x-ray portfolio at the show, including the X2 and X3 Series, demonstrating how inspection capability can be scaled across different production stages.
AI enters the inspection line
Mettler-Toledo introduced AI capabilities within its x-ray inspection systems, targeting scenarios that have historically presented difficulties for automated inspection: overlapping products, mixed product types and random positioning on the conveyor. The technology improves inspection reliability whilst reducing unnecessary product rejection, with direct implications for yield and process consistency. The integration signals a broader move towards machine learning as a practical tool in food manufacturing quality control.
Eagle range returns to Europe with photon-counting technology
Mettler-Toledo reintroduced the Eagle by Mettler-Toledo product line to its European portfolio at the show. Built around proprietary photon-counting technology, Eagle systems are positioned for demanding applications in meat and poultry processing, where material discrimination and detection sensitivity requirements are particularly stringent. Visitors to Stand A60 were able to examine the MAXIMIZER RMI system, which combines x-ray detection with automated material handling and is designed specifically for raw poultry inspection.
Weight control, vision and combination systems
The C35 AdvancedLine checkweigher was demonstrated for food applications, offering real-time identification of overfills and underfills at high throughput. The system is positioned to help manufacturers reduce product giveaway and maintain adherence to weights and measures regulations.
Combination inspection configurations were also a feature of the stand. CM and CX systems integrate checkweighing with either metal detection or x-ray inspection within a single footprint. The CV Combination system pairs checkweighing with vision inspection for labelling accuracy verification, whilst a three-in-one solution combining checkweighing, metal detection and vision inspection was available for manufacturers seeking to maximise space efficiency without compromising inspection coverage.
Connected data across the line
Underpinning the inspection hardware is ProdX™ data management software, which collects and records output from multiple inspection devices simultaneously. The software provides centralised visibility of inspection activity, supporting traceability, documentation and audit readiness. By reducing reliance on manual data entry, ProdX is intended to strengthen compliance management and give production teams more actionable control over line performance.
Global service provision, covering installation, performance verification, maintenance and ongoing support, was also highlighted as a component of the company’s full lifecycle offering.
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