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It combines the MIDMEKI platform with a substantially larger detection area for inspecting larger packages, including secondary packaging and oversized primary packages.",[19,23,24],{},"BIGMEKI is designed for the inspection of large-scale products. As with other Mekitec X-ray systems, high moisture content, elevated salt levels, and a variety of packaging materials (including metal and aluminum) are not a problem for the inspection.",[14,26,28],{"id":27},"food-x-ray-inspection-and-quality-control-functions","Food X-ray inspection and quality-control functions",[30,31,33],"h3",{"id":32},"foreign-object-detection","Foreign-object detection",[19,35,36],{},"The system creates an X-ray image and can be configured to detect foreign objects made of materials that create sufficient X-ray contrast, including metal, stone, glass, calcified bone and some dense plastics. Detectability depends on the object's material, size, shape, orientation and location as well as the food, package and line conditions.",[30,38,40],{"id":39},"meki-ai-quality-checks","MEKI AI quality checks",[19,42,43],{},"With MEKI AI X-ray Inspection Software, relevant quality checks will include counting and filling, missing or excess product, seal inspection, clip inspection, cavern detection and organic-material detection. Fill-level and cap inspection are used where the product and package geometry make those functions relevant.",[19,45,46],{},[47,48,50],"a",{"href":49},"/solutions/mekiai","Explore MEKI AI inspection functions",[14,52,54],{"id":53},"how-it-works","How it works",[19,56,57],{},"A large package or tray enters the inspection zone on the selected conveyor option. The 500 W system and MEKI AI evaluate the approved criteria, and the configured line control uses the result for the application-specific reject process.",[14,59,61],{"id":60},"technical-specifications","Technical Specifications",[63,64],"solution-specifications",{":data":65,":footnotes":66},"specifications","specificationFootnotes",[14,68,70],{"id":69},"detection-area","Detection Area",[72,73],"detection-area-svg",{":data":74},"detectionArea",[30,76,78],{"id":77},"product-applications","Product Applications",[19,80,81],{},"BIGMEKI is especially suitable for the inspection of:",[83,84,85,89,92,95,98],"ul",{},[86,87,88],"li",{},"Large packaged products",[86,90,91],{},"Secondary packaging",[86,93,94],{},"Oversized primary packages",[86,96,97],{},"Trays with several products",[86,99,100],{},"Large-scale food items",[14,102,104],{"id":103},"questions-and-answers","Questions and answers",[30,106,108],{"id":107},"what-are-bigmekis-load-and-speed-options","What are BIGMEKI’s load and speed options?",[19,110,111],{},"Option 1 supports a maximum 30 kg at 0.23–0.44 m/s. Option 2 supports a maximum 60 kg at 0.14–0.22 m/s. The load and speed values must remain coupled.",[30,113,115],{"id":114},"what-is-bigmekis-maximum-product-length","What is BIGMEKI’s maximum product length?",[19,117,118],{},"The maximum product length is 600 mm. The full product must also fit the height-dependent envelope and the selected conveyor option.",[120,121],"hr",{},[19,123,124],{},[125,126,127,128,132,133],"strong",{},"Mekitec Oy, ",[47,129,131],{"href":130},"mailto:info@mekitec.com","info@mekitec.com",", ",[47,134,136],{"href":135},"/","www.mekitec.com",[19,138,139,142],{},[125,140,141],{},"Disclaimer:"," All information is provided for information purposes only and shall not be considered as assured characteristics. The information and technical data presented in this document are subject to change. Customers should obtain and verify the latest relevant information before placing orders. If you have any questions related to the datasheet, please contact us via email or phone. Thank you.",[19,144,145],{},"Copyright 2024 Mekitec Ltd. All rights reserved.",{"title":147,"searchDepth":148,"depth":149,"links":150},"",2,3,[151,152,156,157,158,161],{"id":16,"depth":148,"text":17},{"id":27,"depth":148,"text":28,"children":153},[154,155],{"id":32,"depth":149,"text":33},{"id":39,"depth":149,"text":40},{"id":53,"depth":148,"text":54},{"id":60,"depth":148,"text":61},{"id":69,"depth":148,"text":70,"children":159},[160],{"id":77,"depth":149,"text":78},{"id":103,"depth":148,"text":104,"children":162},[163,164],{"id":107,"depth":149,"text":108},{"id":114,"depth":149,"text":115},"/brochures/bigmeki-en.pdf","x-ray-systems",{"heading":168,"body":169},"What is BIGMEKI?","BIGMEKI is a 500 W food X-ray inspection system manufactured by Mekitec for large primary packages, secondary packaging, large trays and other oversized packaged foods. Its two conveyor configurations couple the permitted load and speed.","BIGMEKI is Mekitec’s 500 W food X-ray inspection system for large primary packages, secondary packaging and trays, using MEKI AI X-ray Inspection Software and one of two coupled load-and-speed options.",[172,175,178,181,184,187,190,193,196,199,202],{"height":173,"width":174},300,390,{"height":176,"width":177},270,420,{"height":179,"width":180},240,450,{"height":182,"width":183},210,480,{"height":185,"width":186},180,510,{"height":188,"width":189},150,540,{"height":191,"width":192},120,570,{"height":194,"width":195},90,600,{"height":197,"width":198},60,630,{"height":200,"width":201},30,660,{"height":203,"width":204},0,695,[],"standard","md",{"meta":209},[210,213,216,219],{"name":211,"content":212},"keywords","large package inspection, X-ray inspection, secondary packaging,  artificial intelligence, AI algorithms, oversized products, food safety",{"name":214,"content":215},"robots","index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1, max-snippet:-1",{"name":217,"content":218},"author","Mekitec",{"name":220,"content":221},"copyright","© 2025 Mekitec","BIGMEKI food X-ray inspection system for large packages and trays",[224,225,226,227],"X-ray power 40–150 kV, maximum 500 W","Maximum product length 600 mm and height-dependent product fit","Maximum 30 kg at 0.23–0.44 m/s or maximum 60 kg at 0.14–0.22 m/s","MEKI AI X-ray Inspection Software","/img/bigmeki-default.png",[230,234,238],{"name":231,"description":232,"icon":233},"Large-package inspection platform","BIGMEKI is intended for large primary packages, secondary packaging and large trays.","fa6-solid:maximize",{"name":235,"description":236,"icon":237},"Coupled load-and-speed options","The 30 kg and 60 kg limits each belong to their own conveyor-speed range.","fa6-solid:sliders",{"name":239,"description":240,"icon":241},"Up to 695 mm wide and 300 mm high","Taller products must be narrower: at 300 mm height the maximum width is 390 mm. Maximum product length is 600 mm. Check your product in the detection-area chart.","fa6-solid:ruler-combined","en",{},true,10,"/en/solutions/bigmeki",{"title":248,"description":249},"BIGMEKI X-Ray System for Large Food Packages","BIGMEKI is Mekitec’s 500 W food X-ray inspection system with MEKI AI for large primary and secondary packages, with 30 kg and 60 kg load options.",[251,252],"¹ External circuit IP34, internal circuit IP54.","² Requires the use of washing covers for air intake.",[254,257,260,263,266,269,272,275,278,281,284,287,290,293,296,299,302,305,308,311,314,317],{"name":255,"value":256},"Detection area","695 x 300 mm scanned area\u003Cbr/>Not a usable product rectangle — maximum product width is height-dependent; see the detection envelope below.",{"name":258,"value":259},"Maximum product length","600 mm; also defined by the selected rejection box and product features. For longer products, contact Mekitec.",{"name":261,"value":262},"Conveyor Speed","Option 1: 0.23-0.44 m/s\u003Cbr/>Option 2: 0.14-0.22 m/s",{"name":264,"value":265},"Conveyor Load Capacity","Option 1: max. 30 kg\u003Cbr/>Option 2: max. 60 kg",{"name":267,"value":268},"X-ray Power","40-150 kV, 1-10 mA, max 500 W",{"name":270,"value":271},"X-ray leakage","Less than 1 µSv/h",{"name":273,"value":274},"Detector","Linear scanner, resolution 0.4mm",{"name":276,"value":277},"Software","Mekitec X-Ray Inspection System SW",{"name":279,"value":280},"Operating System","Windows 11",{"name":282,"value":283},"Connectivity","USB, Ethernet",{"name":285,"value":286},"HMI","15\" Color TFT LCD Screen",{"name":288,"value":289},"Operation Temperature","0-35°C ambient",{"name":291,"value":292},"Cooling","Optional cooling system¹",{"name":294,"value":295},"IP Rating","IP65²",{"name":297,"value":298},"Relative Humidity","30-85%, non-condensing",{"name":300,"value":301},"System Power Supply","110/240 VAC, 50-60 Hz",{"name":303,"value":304},"Dimensions (W x D x H)","1600 mm x 1100/1373 mm x 2205 mm",{"name":306,"value":307},"Weight","700 kg",{"name":309,"value":310},"Material","Stainless steel, brushed",{"name":312,"value":313},"System Conveyor","EU and FDA food use approved conveyor belt",{"name":315,"value":316},"Radiation protection","Meets EN 61010-02-091 and FDA CFR 21 part 1020.40.",{"name":318,"value":319},"Safety System","Safety circuit CAT 3, Performance Level PL d","en/solutions/bigmeki",[],"LP7SjG_aFn1M4TwQAtHIZVM1seS0yameliHA499vAjA",{"id":324,"title":325,"applicationLine":326,"benefits":327,"body":328,"brochureLink":434,"category":166,"definition":435,"description":438,"detectionArea":439,"detectionArea2":440,"detectionDisclaimer":441,"extension":207,"head":442,"heading":449,"heroFacts":450,"heroNote":3,"howItWorks":3,"image":455,"keyFeatures":456,"lang":242,"meta":468,"model":325,"navigation":244,"order":469,"path":470,"purpose":3,"reviews":3,"seo":471,"specificationFootnotes":474,"specifications":475,"stem":509,"tagline":3,"variants":510,"videos":3,"__hash__":511},"solutions/en/solutions/bulkmidmeki.md","BULK MIDMEKI","Loose product before packing, with inspection in the product flow.",[],{"type":11,"value":329,"toc":419},[330,334,337,340,342,344,346,348,351,355,357,360,362,364,366,369,386,388,392,395,399,402,404,412,416],[14,331,333],{"id":332},"x-ray-inspection-system-for-bulk-production","X-Ray Inspection System for Bulk Production",[19,335,336],{},"The BULK MIDMEKI model extends Mekitec X-ray inspection to bulk food applications. It lets food producers inspect raw materials and unpackaged products for foreign material before final packaging.",[19,338,339],{},"The BULK system is designed for the inspection of unpackaged bulk products such as nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and vegetables. Its product feed and handling can be tailored to fit the production process and requirements of the application.",[14,341,28],{"id":27},[30,343,33],{"id":32},[19,345,36],{},[30,347,40],{"id":39},[19,349,350],{},"With MEKI AI, the system detects foreign objects and organic-material contamination in the unpackaged bulk-product stream. Quality checks and detection functions are validated for the actual product, target foreign materials, bed depth, feed stability and throughput during application engineering.",[19,352,353],{},[47,354,50],{"href":49},[14,356,54],{"id":53},[19,358,359],{},"Unpackaged food is presented as a controlled product bed or stream. The system evaluates the X-ray image, and the automatic reject system removes material classified for rejection from the product flow.",[14,361,61],{"id":60},[63,363],{":data":65,":footnotes":66},[30,365,78],{"id":77},[19,367,368],{},"Bulk MIDMEKI is especially suitable for the inspection of bulk production applications including:",[83,370,371,374,377,380,383],{},[86,372,373],{},"Nuts",[86,375,376],{},"Dried fruits",[86,378,379],{},"Seeds",[86,381,382],{},"Vegetables",[86,384,385],{},"Other unpackaged bulk food products",[14,387,104],{"id":103},[30,389,391],{"id":390},"what-products-can-bulk-midmeki-inspect","What products can BULK MIDMEKI inspect?",[19,393,394],{},"BULK MIDMEKI is designed for unpackaged bulk foods such as nuts, dried fruit, seeds, vegetables and similar loose product streams evaluated during application engineering.",[30,396,398],{"id":397},"is-throughput-of-20000-kgh-guaranteed-for-every-product","Is throughput of 20,000 kg/h guaranteed for every product?",[19,400,401],{},"No. This value is an up-to throughput. Actual throughput depends on the product, bed depth, feed stability, target foreign materials and reject design.",[120,403],{},[19,405,406],{},[125,407,127,408,132,410],{},[47,409,131],{"href":130},[47,411,136],{"href":135},[19,413,414,142],{},[125,415,141],{},[19,417,418],{},"Copyright 2025 Mekitec Ltd. All rights reserved.",{"title":147,"searchDepth":148,"depth":149,"links":420},[421,422,426,427,430],{"id":332,"depth":148,"text":333},{"id":27,"depth":148,"text":28,"children":423},[424,425],{"id":32,"depth":149,"text":33},{"id":39,"depth":149,"text":40},{"id":53,"depth":148,"text":54},{"id":60,"depth":148,"text":61,"children":428},[429],{"id":77,"depth":149,"text":78},{"id":103,"depth":148,"text":104,"children":431},[432,433],{"id":390,"depth":149,"text":391},{"id":397,"depth":149,"text":398},"/brochures/bulkmidmeki-en.pdf",{"heading":436,"body":437},"What is BULK MIDMEKI?","BULK MIDMEKI is a food X-ray inspection system manufactured by Mekitec for unpackaged bulk products such as nuts, dried fruit, seeds and vegetables. It inspects the product stream for foreign material, uses feeding and handling engineered for the process, and includes an automatic reject system. BULK MIDMEKI is a bulk inspection stage before packing and is not used as a Critical Control Point.","BULK MIDMEKI is Mekitec’s food X-ray inspection system for unpackaged nuts, dried fruit, seeds and vegetables. Product feeding and handling are tailored to the production process, and the system includes automatic rejection.",[],[],"bulk",{"meta":443},[444,446,447,448],{"name":211,"content":445},"bulk food inspection, X-ray inspection, raw materials, unpackaged products, nuts inspection, dried fruits, seeds, vegetables, food safety",{"name":214,"content":215},{"name":217,"content":218},{"name":220,"content":221},"BULK MIDMEKI food X-ray inspection system for unpackaged bulk products",[451,452,453,454],"Application-specific maximum throughput up to 20,000 kg/h","Conveyor speed 0.54–0.9 m/s","Maximum 200 W X-ray generator, 40–80 kV","Product feeding and handling tailored to the process, with an automatic reject system","/img/bulkmeki-bIGH552.png",[457,461,465],{"name":458,"description":459,"icon":460},"Unpackaged-food inspection stage","The system is designed for loose food and ingredients before final packaging.","fa6-solid:seedling",{"name":462,"description":463,"icon":464},"Throughput up to 20,000 kg/h","This is an application-specific throughput maximum, not a static conveyor-load rating.","fa6-solid:industry",{"name":466,"description":467,"icon":237},"Application-engineered feed and rejection","Product presentation and automatic rejection are designed and validated together.",{},8,"/en/solutions/bulkmidmeki",{"title":472,"description":473},"BULK MIDMEKI X-Ray System for Unpackaged Food","BULK MIDMEKI is Mekitec’s food X-ray inspection system for unpackaged nuts, dried fruit, seeds and vegetables, with tailored feeding and automatic rejection.",[],[476,478,481,483,484,485,486,487,488,490,491,493,495,496,498,500,502,503,506,507,508],{"name":261,"value":477},"0.54-0.9 m/s",{"name":479,"value":480},"Maximum throughput","Up to 20,000 kg/h",{"name":267,"value":482},"40-80kV, 1-8mA, max. 200W",{"name":270,"value":271},{"name":273,"value":274},{"name":276,"value":277},{"name":279,"value":280},{"name":282,"value":283},{"name":285,"value":489},"12\" Color TFT LCD Screen",{"name":288,"value":289},{"name":291,"value":492},"Optional cooling system",{"name":294,"value":494},"IP65",{"name":297,"value":298},{"name":300,"value":497},"110/240VAC, 50-60Hz",{"name":303,"value":499},"1720mm x 720mm x 2020mm",{"name":306,"value":501},"315kg",{"name":309,"value":310},{"name":504,"value":505},"Rejection","Automatic reject system",{"name":312,"value":313},{"name":315,"value":316},{"name":318,"value":319},"en/solutions/bulkmidmeki",[],"hrNKgcxm1IA7KNg1S4095jhsQVLd7educPSsoQaMN4Y",{"id":513,"title":514,"applicationLine":3,"benefits":515,"body":519,"brochureLink":3,"category":674,"definition":3,"description":675,"detectionArea":3,"detectionArea2":3,"detectionDisclaimer":3,"extension":207,"head":676,"heading":3,"heroFacts":3,"heroNote":3,"howItWorks":684,"image":685,"keyFeatures":686,"lang":242,"meta":703,"model":3,"navigation":244,"order":704,"path":705,"purpose":706,"reviews":3,"seo":707,"specificationFootnotes":3,"specifications":3,"stem":708,"tagline":709,"variants":710,"videos":3,"__hash__":711},"solutions/en/solutions/cavern-detection.md","Cavern detection in baked products",[516,517,518],"Prevents defective products from reaching the market","Reduces customer complaints and quality claims","Ensures consistent product quality across batches",{"type":11,"value":520,"toc":665},[521,525,528,531,535,538,541,545,548,568,571,573,576,579,582,586,619,623,626,652,655,659,662],[14,522,524],{"id":523},"see-inside-your-products-to-catch-hidden-defects","See Inside Your Products to Catch Hidden Defects",[19,526,527],{},"Baked products can look perfect on the outside while hiding serious quality issues within. Internal caverns, air pockets, and structural defects are invisible to the human eye but can lead to customer complaints, returns, and damaged brand reputation.",[19,529,530],{},"Mekitec's anomaly detection technology sees what traditional inspection cannot—the internal structure of your products as they move down the production line.",[14,532,534],{"id":533},"why-internal-defects-are-so-challenging-to-detect","Why internal defects are so challenging to detect",[19,536,537],{},"The outer appearance of baked goods rarely reveals what's happening inside. A loaf of bread might have the perfect crust while containing large caverns that make it unsuitable for sale. Similarly, meat products can harbor dense foreign objects like bone fragments that pose serious safety risks.",[19,539,540],{},"Traditional visual inspection only catches surface-level problems. By the time internal defects become visible, entire batches may already be compromised, leading to recalls, waste, and lost customer trust.",[14,542,544],{"id":543},"what-the-inspection-achieves","What the inspection achieves",[19,546,547],{},"This advanced anomaly detection targets multiple quality challenges in a single scan:",[83,549,550,556,562],{},[86,551,552,555],{},[125,553,554],{},"Internal cavern detection"," in baked products like bread, cakes, and pastries",[86,557,558,561],{},[125,559,560],{},"Foreign object identification"," including high-density contaminants in meat products",[86,563,564,567],{},[125,565,566],{},"Structural integrity verification"," to ensure products meet consistency standards",[19,569,570],{},"The system works at full production speed, catching problems before defective products leave your facility.",[14,572,54],{"id":53},[19,574,575],{},"The X-ray system creates a detailed density map of each product as it passes through the inspection zone. Advanced algorithms analyze this internal structure, comparing it against expected patterns to identify anomalies.",[19,577,578],{},"For baked goods, the system recognizes normal air bubble distribution versus problematic caverns. For meat products, it distinguishes between expected product density and unwanted high-density objects like bone fragments.",[19,580,581],{},"The intelligent filtering system reduces false rejects by understanding the difference between acceptable product variations and genuine defects.",[14,583,585],{"id":584},"key-benefits-for-bakeries-and-food-processors","Key benefits for bakeries and food processors",[587,588,590,598,605,612],"feature-cards",{"columns":589},"2",[591,592,595],"feature-card",{"icon":593,"title":594},"fa6-solid:shield-halved","Catch hidden defects before shipping",[19,596,597],{},"Identify internal caverns, air pockets, and foreign objects that visual inspection cannot detect",[591,599,602],{"icon":600,"title":601},"fa6-solid:star","Protect your brand reputation",[19,603,604],{},"Prevent customer complaints and returns by ensuring only quality products reach the market",[591,606,609],{"icon":607,"title":608},"fa6-solid:gauge-high","Maintain production efficiency",[19,610,611],{},"Inspect at full line speed without slowing down your production process",[591,613,616],{"icon":614,"title":615},"fa6-solid:crosshairs","Versatile anomaly detection",[19,617,618],{},"Handle both low-density defects in baked goods and high-density contaminants in meat products",[14,620,622],{"id":621},"where-this-technology-makes-the-biggest-impact","Where this technology makes the biggest impact",[19,624,625],{},"This anomaly detection approach is particularly valuable for:",[83,627,628,634,640,646],{},[86,629,630,633],{},[125,631,632],{},"Commercial bakeries"," producing bread, rolls, and pastries where internal structure matters",[86,635,636,639],{},[125,637,638],{},"Meat processing facilities"," where bone detection is critical for consumer safety",[86,641,642,645],{},[125,643,644],{},"Mixed production lines"," handling both baked goods and meat products",[86,647,648,651],{},[125,649,650],{},"Quality-focused operations"," where brand reputation depends on consistent product excellence",[19,653,654],{},"The system adapts to different product types, making it ideal for facilities with diverse product portfolios.",[14,656,658],{"id":657},"next-step-test-with-your-products","Next step: test with your products",[19,660,661],{},"Every product has unique density characteristics that affect detection performance. The most reliable way to validate results is through product testing with your specific items, packaging, and line conditions.",[19,663,664],{},"Share details about your products, current quality challenges, and production requirements, and we can design a testing program that demonstrates real-world performance for your operation.",{"title":147,"searchDepth":148,"depth":149,"links":666},[667,668,669,670,671,672,673],{"id":523,"depth":148,"text":524},{"id":533,"depth":148,"text":534},{"id":543,"depth":148,"text":544},{"id":53,"depth":148,"text":54},{"id":584,"depth":148,"text":585},{"id":621,"depth":148,"text":622},{"id":657,"depth":148,"text":658},"application","Advanced X-ray inspection system that detects internal caverns and holes in baked products through intelligent density analysis, ensuring consistent quality and preventing defective products from reaching customers",{"meta":677},[678,680,681,682],{"name":211,"content":679},"x-ray inspection system, anomaly detection, cavern detection, baked goods quality control, internal defect detection, density analysis, food safety inspection",{"name":214,"content":215},{"name":217,"content":218},{"name":220,"content":683},"© 2026 Mekitec","Mekitec X-ray scans each product and identifies low-density anomalies within the crumb structure. The system then flags internal caverns that differ from the expected density pattern, enabling reliable detection.","/img/cavern-detection.png",[687,691,695,699],{"name":688,"description":689,"icon":690},"Dual Anomaly Detection","Identifies both low-density caverns in bread and high-density foreign objects like bones in meat products","fa6-solid:magnifying-glass",{"name":692,"description":693,"icon":694},"Internal Structure Analysis","Sees inside products to detect hidden defects that visual inspection cannot catch","fa6-solid:eye",{"name":696,"description":697,"icon":698},"Intelligent Filtering","Distinguishes between acceptable product variations and genuine quality defects","fa6-solid:filter",{"name":700,"description":701,"icon":702},"Real-time Quality Control","Instantly flags defective products at production line speeds without stopping the flow","fa6-solid:bolt",{},18,"/en/solutions/cavern-detection","To detect internal holes and caverns in baked products, helping remove defective products before they reach customers while maintaining consistent quality and production efficiency at high line speeds.",{"title":514,"description":675},"en/solutions/cavern-detection","Smart Anomaly Detection for Perfect Baked Products",[],"jLhpy4Mq5dXmIBoTApzIFg-7umCZUPOmB-LfhDRXfmg",{"id":713,"title":714,"applicationLine":3,"benefits":715,"body":719,"brochureLink":3,"category":674,"definition":3,"description":1006,"detectionArea":3,"detectionArea2":3,"detectionDisclaimer":3,"extension":207,"head":1007,"heading":3,"heroFacts":3,"heroNote":3,"howItWorks":1014,"image":1015,"keyFeatures":1016,"lang":242,"meta":1033,"model":3,"navigation":244,"order":1034,"path":1035,"purpose":1014,"reviews":3,"seo":1036,"specificationFootnotes":3,"specifications":3,"stem":1037,"tagline":1038,"variants":1039,"videos":3,"__hash__":1040},"solutions/en/solutions/counter-filling.md","Counter & Filling Inspection",[716,717,718],"Accurate counts and filling verification, even with overlapping pieces","Fewer complaints and giveaways by rejecting only off-count packs","Consistent quality that protects brand trust",{"type":11,"value":720,"toc":993},[721,725,728,731,735,738,764,787,791,794,798,801,821,825,828,854,857,861,877,881,884,900,904,907,939,943,946,966,970,973,983,985,990],[14,722,724],{"id":723},"perfect-count-every-time","Perfect Count, Every Time",[19,726,727],{},"In food production, customers expect exactly what they pay for. Whether it's cookies in a package, pieces in a snack mix, or filling consistency across products, accurate counting and filling verification are critical for customer satisfaction and brand reputation.",[19,729,730],{},"Counter & Filling Inspection technology transforms your X-ray inspection system into a precision counting and filling verification solution that works even when pieces overlap or touch—a common challenge in packaged food products.",[14,732,734],{"id":733},"the-challenge-of-overlapping-products","The Challenge of Overlapping Products",[19,736,737],{},"Traditional counting methods struggle when products overlap, stack, or touch each other within packaging. 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The information and technical data presented in this document are subject to change. Customers should obtain and verify the latest relevant information before placing orders.",[19,991,992],{},"Copyright 2026 Mekitec Ltd. 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MEKI Analytics unlocks this untapped resource, allowing you to:",[83,1063,1064,1070,1076,1082,1088],{},[86,1065,1066,1069],{},[125,1067,1068],{},"Identify production trends"," before they become quality issues",[86,1071,1072,1075],{},[125,1073,1074],{},"Analyze rejection patterns"," to optimize machine parameters and reduce false rejects",[86,1077,1078,1081],{},[125,1079,1080],{},"Track product consistency"," across production runs and shifts",[86,1083,1084,1087],{},[125,1085,1086],{},"Verify quality control effectiveness"," with visual X-ray evidence",[86,1089,1090,1093],{},[125,1091,1092],{},"Support targeted recalls"," with detailed product traceability data",[14,1095,1097],{"id":1096},"key-capabilities","Key Capabilities",[587,1099,1100,1106,1112,1118,1125,1132],{"columns":766},[591,1101,1103],{"icon":895,"title":1102},"Centralized Data Repository",[19,1104,1105],{},"Consolidate inspection data from multiple production lines in one secure, accessible location.",[591,1107,1109],{"icon":698,"title":1108},"Advanced Filtering & Search",[19,1110,1111],{},"Quickly locate specific inspection events by date, product, contaminant type, or custom parameters.",[591,1113,1115],{"icon":690,"title":1114},"X-ray Image Analysis",[19,1116,1117],{},"Review actual X-ray images of rejected products to verify contamination and identify false rejects.",[591,1119,1122],{"icon":1120,"title":1121},"fa6-solid:chart-bar","Statistical Analysis",[19,1123,1124],{},"Generate meaningful production metrics and KPIs to track quality performance over time.",[591,1126,1129],{"icon":1127,"title":1128},"fa6-solid:clipboard-check","Audit-Ready Reporting",[19,1130,1131],{},"Create comprehensive reports documenting your critical control points for regulatory compliance.",[591,1133,1136],{"icon":1134,"title":1135},"fa6-solid:network-wired","Integration Capabilities",[19,1137,1138],{},"Connect with your existing ERP, MES, or quality management systems for seamless data flow.",[14,1140,1142],{"id":1141},"production-optimization-through-data-insights","Production Optimization Through Data Insights",[19,1144,1145],{},"MEKI Analytics helps you identify upstream equipment issues by analyzing rejection patterns. When an unusual number of rejections occurs, the system allows you to:",[1147,1148,1149,1152,1155,1158],"ol",{},[86,1150,1151],{},"Review the actual X-ray images of rejected products",[86,1153,1154],{},"Identify commonalities in rejection causes",[86,1156,1157],{},"Trace issues to specific production equipment or processes",[86,1159,1160],{},"Implement targeted improvements before quality is compromised",[1162,1163,1164,1167],"blockquote",{},[19,1165,1166],{},"\"MEKI Analytics allowed us to reduce false rejects by 37% by identifying pattern issues in our forming equipment that were causing product inconsistencies. 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MEKI Analytics supports your food safety and defense initiatives by:",[83,1178,1179,1182,1185,1188],{},[86,1180,1181],{},"Providing visual evidence of product quality at critical control points",[86,1183,1184],{},"Enabling precise tracking of when specific products passed inspection",[86,1186,1187],{},"Supporting targeted recalls with exact batch identification",[86,1189,1190],{},"Creating a documented quality history for each production run",[14,1192,1194],{"id":1193},"ready-to-transform-your-quality-control-data-into-action","Ready to Transform Your Quality Control Data Into Action?",[19,1196,1197],{},"Take the first step toward more intelligent, data-driven quality control with MEKI Analytics.",[974,1199,1201],{"href":976,"rel":1200},[978,979],[19,1202,1203],{},"Schedule a Demo",{"title":147,"searchDepth":148,"depth":149,"links":1205},[1206,1207,1208,1209,1210],{"id":1057,"depth":148,"text":1058},{"id":1096,"depth":148,"text":1097},{"id":1141,"depth":148,"text":1142},{"id":1172,"depth":148,"text":1173},{"id":1193,"depth":148,"text":1194},"/docs/mekitec-meki-analytics-brochure-en-092026.pdf","software","Advanced solution for collecting, analyzing, and leveraging X-ray inspection data to optimize food production quality, safety, and traceability.",[],[],{"meta":1217},[1218,1220,1221,1222,1223],{"name":211,"content":1219},"food safety, X-ray inspection, packaging technology, snack manufacturing, quality control",{"name":214,"content":215},{"name":217,"content":218},{"name":220,"content":221},{"property":1224,"content":1225},"og:video:url","https://www.youtube.com/embed/aJ3Ueyo1N64",[],"/img/sw-datamanager.png",[1229,1233,1237,1239],{"name":1230,"description":1231,"icon":1232},"Comprehensive Data Analytics","Access and analyze vital production metrics including rejection rates, timestamps, and X-ray images","fa6-solid:chart-line",{"name":1234,"description":1235,"icon":1236},"Enhanced Food Traceability","Time-stamped X-ray images enable precise product tracking and targeted recall capabilities","fa6-solid:route",{"name":1128,"description":1238,"icon":1127},"Quickly gather CCP data and generate comprehensive reports for regulatory compliance",{"name":1240,"description":1241,"icon":1242},"False Reject Prevention","Identify patterns in rejection data to optimize inspection parameters and reduce waste","fa6-solid:filter-circle-xmark",{},6,"/en/solutions/datamanager",{"description":1247,"title":1043},"MEKI Analytics helps QA teams review connected X-ray system activity by line, product and time window and prepare production reports. 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These natural materials can cause dental damage, choking hazards, and create significant liability issues for food manufacturers. Traditional inspection methods often miss these contaminants because they blend naturally with food products.",[19,1277,1278],{},"Detection of Organic Material technology provides comprehensive protection by identifying organic debris that could compromise product safety, ensuring every package meets the highest quality standards while protecting your brand reputation.",[14,1280,1282],{"id":1281},"the-hidden-threat-of-organic-contamination","The Hidden Threat of Organic Contamination",[19,1284,1285],{},"Organic contaminants in food products create unique challenges:",[83,1287,1288,1294,1300,1306,1311,1317],{},[86,1289,1290,1293],{},[125,1291,1292],{},"Consumer safety risks"," from hard pits and seeds that can cause injury",[86,1295,1296,1299],{},[125,1297,1298],{},"Difficult detection"," due to similar appearance to food ingredients",[86,1301,1302,1305],{},[125,1303,1304],{},"Brand reputation damage"," from contamination incidents",[86,1307,1308,1310],{},[125,1309,931],{}," 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By adapting how the system inspects different areas, it significantly improves detection accuracy where it's traditionally most difficult. 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So, inspection needs to do two jobs at once: detect foreign objects and verify the clip is there.",[14,2942,2944],{"id":2943},"what-the-inspection-is-meant-to-achieve","What the inspection is meant to achieve",[19,2946,2947],{},"This application targets two outcomes on every pack:",[83,2949,2950,2953],{},[86,2951,2952],{},"Foreign object detection (FOD) in products that contain clips",[86,2954,2955],{},"Clip presence verification to ensure the clip is not missing",[19,2957,2958],{},"This combination protects product quality while supporting production efficiency.",[14,2960,54],{"id":53},[19,2962,2963],{},"The X-ray system scans each product and identifies the clip as an expected, high-density component. It differentiates between the known clip and unexpected contaminants, so it focuses on true foreign objects while still verifying that the clip is present.",[19,2965,2966],{},"This allows strong contaminant detection performance without tuning the system so aggressively that it starts rejecting good product.",[14,2968,2970],{"id":2969},"key-benefits-for-production-and-quality-teams","Key benefits for production and quality teams",[587,2972,2973,2979,2986,2993],{"columns":589},[591,2974,2976],{"icon":1339,"title":2975},"Reliable foreign object detection in clip products",[19,2977,2978],{},"Distinguishes the expected clip from unexpected contaminants for accurate detection in high-density packs",[591,2980,2983],{"icon":2981,"title":2982},"fa6-solid:ban","Automatic rejection of missing-clip products",[19,2984,2985],{},"If a clip is missing, the product can be rejected immediately before it moves further down the line",[591,2987,2990],{"icon":2988,"title":2989},"fa6-solid:user-slash","Less rework, fewer manual checks",[19,2991,2992],{},"Stable inspection reduces operator intervention and extra sampling",[591,2994,2996],{"icon":1232,"title":2995},"Higher line efficiency",[19,2997,2998],{},"Fewer false rejects and fewer stops mean smoother production and more\nconsistent throughput.",[14,3000,3002],{"id":3001},"where-this-is-typically-used","Where this is typically used",[19,3004,3005],{},"This approach is relevant anywhere clips are part of the product or packaging design, especially when:",[83,3007,3008,3011,3014],{},[86,3009,3010],{},"The clip is dense and consistently visible in X-ray",[86,3012,3013],{},"Foreign object risks include high-density contaminants",[86,3015,3016],{},"Missing clips create quality or operational problems",[14,3018,3020],{"id":3019},"next-step-validate-on-your-product","Next step: validate on your product",[19,3022,3023],{},"Every product behaves differently in X-ray depending on thickness, density, packaging materials, and line speed. 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The system then flags only unexpected contaminants and, in the same inspection, confirms the clip is present (and in the correct position if required).","/img/application-inspection-products-clip.png",[3047,3050,3053,3056],{"name":3048,"description":3049,"icon":888},"Intelligent Component Recognition","Distinguishes expected clips from unexpected contaminants, eliminating false positive rejections",{"name":3051,"description":3052,"icon":2458},"Dual-Function Inspection","Simultaneously detects foreign objects and verifies clip presence in a single scan",{"name":3054,"description":3055,"icon":2981},"Missing Clip Detection","Automatically rejects products with missing clips before they move down the line",{"name":3057,"description":3058,"icon":1232},"Production Efficiency","Reduces false rejects and manual checks for smoother production and consistent throughput",{},17,"/en/solutions/inspection-products-with-clip","Foreign objection detection (FOD) in products with clips and verification of clip’s presence.",{"title":2915,"description":3036},"en/solutions/inspection-products-with-clip","Smart X-ray Inspection for Clipped Products",[],"SAJRIWtQytBVORt2PCzpm-Cv_J_5rZPbE4vcsi0jRg4",{"id":3069,"title":3070,"applicationLine":3071,"benefits":3072,"body":3073,"brochureLink":3170,"category":166,"definition":3171,"description":3174,"detectionArea":3175,"detectionArea2":3203,"detectionDisclaimer":206,"extension":207,"head":3204,"heading":3210,"heroFacts":3211,"heroNote":3,"howItWorks":3,"image":3216,"keyFeatures":3217,"lang":242,"meta":3225,"model":3226,"navigation":244,"order":148,"path":3227,"purpose":3,"reviews":3228,"seo":3238,"specificationFootnotes":3241,"specifications":3242,"stem":3289,"tagline":3,"variants":3290,"videos":3,"__hash__":3300},"solutions/en/solutions/meki.md","MEKI™","Small primary packs, with the rejection setup chosen to fit your line.",[],{"type":11,"value":3074,"toc":3155},[3075,3079,3082,3085,3087,3089,3092,3094,3097,3101,3103,3106,3110,3114,3116,3118,3120,3122,3124,3128,3131,3135,3138,3140,3148,3152],[14,3076,3078],{"id":3077},"meki-x-ray-quality-control-for-small-packages","MEKI™ X-Ray Quality Control for Small Packages",[19,3080,3081],{},"As with other Mekitec X-ray systems, high moisture, salt content, or different types of packaging materials (e.g. metal or aluminum) are not a problem for the inspection.",[19,3083,3084],{},"MEKI™ is designed for primary packaging inspection, which keeps the installation footprint in the production line small.",[14,3086,28],{"id":27},[30,3088,33],{"id":32},[19,3090,3091],{},"The system creates an X-ray image and can be configured to detect foreign objects made of materials that create sufficient X-ray contrast, including metal, stone, glass, calcified bone and some dense plastics. Detectability depends on the object’s material, size, shape, orientation and location as well as the food, package and line conditions.",[30,3093,40],{"id":39},[19,3095,3096],{},"With MEKI AI, relevant quality checks will include counting and filling, missing or excess product, seal inspection, clip inspection, cavern detection and organic-material detection. Fill-level and cap inspection are used where the product and package geometry make those functions relevant.",[19,3098,3099],{},[47,3100,50],{"href":49},[14,3102,54],{"id":53},[19,3104,3105],{},"Each package travels through the MEKI inspection zone. The system creates an X-ray image, evaluates the configured criteria and sends a rejection signal to the selected rejection system.",[14,3107,3109],{"id":3108},"customer-evidence","Customer evidence",[3111,3112],"customer-reviews",{":data":3113},"reviews",[14,3115,61],{"id":60},[63,3117],{":data":65,":footnotes":66},[14,3119,70],{"id":69},[72,3121],{":data":74},[14,3123,104],{"id":103},[30,3125,3127],{"id":3126},"what-package-sizes-fit-through-meki","What package sizes fit through MEKI?",[19,3129,3130],{},"Package fit is determined by the height-dependent envelope. Maximum product length is 250 mm in the shorter configurations and up to 450 mm in the configuration intended for longer products.",[30,3132,3134],{"id":3133},"which-reject-options-are-available-for-meki","Which reject options are available for MEKI?",[19,3136,3137],{},"Available rejection options include air, pusher, flipper and drop-down. The suitable configuration is selected for the product, package and line layout. Mekitec selects the arrangement for the product, package, line speed and rejection requirements.",[120,3139],{},[19,3141,3142],{},[125,3143,127,3144,132,3146],{},[47,3145,131],{"href":130},[47,3147,136],{"href":135},[19,3149,3150,142],{},[125,3151,141],{},[19,3153,3154],{},"Copyright 2022 Mekitec Ltd. All rights reserved",{"title":147,"searchDepth":148,"depth":149,"links":3156},[3157,3158,3162,3163,3164,3165,3166],{"id":3077,"depth":148,"text":3078},{"id":27,"depth":148,"text":28,"children":3159},[3160,3161],{"id":32,"depth":149,"text":33},{"id":39,"depth":149,"text":40},{"id":53,"depth":148,"text":54},{"id":3108,"depth":148,"text":3109},{"id":60,"depth":148,"text":61},{"id":69,"depth":148,"text":70},{"id":103,"depth":148,"text":104,"children":3167},[3168,3169],{"id":3126,"depth":149,"text":3127},{"id":3133,"depth":149,"text":3134},"/docs/mekitec-meki-datasheet-en-092026a.pdf",{"heading":3172,"body":3173},"What is MEKI?","MEKI is a compact conveyorized food X-ray inspection system manufactured by Mekitec for small primary packages. It inspects packaged food for foreign objects and is available in 800 or 1,200 mm system lengths with air, pusher, flipper or drop-down rejection.","MEKI is Mekitec’s compact conveyorized food X-ray inspection system for small primary packages, with system length and rejection (air, pusher, flipper or drop-down) selected for the product and production line.",[3176,3179,3182,3183,3186,3189,3190,3193,3196,3197,3200,3202],{"height":3177,"width":3178},110,130,{"height":3180,"width":3181},100,140,{"height":194,"width":188},{"height":3184,"width":3185},80,160,{"height":3187,"width":3188},70,170,{"height":197,"width":185},{"height":3191,"width":3192},50,190,{"height":3194,"width":3195},40,200,{"height":200,"width":182},{"height":3198,"width":3199},20,220,{"height":245,"width":3201},230,{"height":203,"width":179},[],{"meta":3205},[3206,3207,3208,3209],{"name":211,"content":1219},{"name":214,"content":215},{"name":217,"content":218},{"name":220,"content":221},"MEKI compact food X-ray inspection system for small packages",[3212,3213,3214,3215],"X-ray power 30–60 kV, maximum 100 W","Conveyor speed 0.1–1.3 m/s and maximum conveyor load 5 kg","System length 800 or 1,200 mm, with product length up to 450 mm depending on configuration","Optional air, pusher, flipper or drop-down reject","/img/MEKI-1024px.webp",[3218,3222],{"name":3219,"description":3220,"icon":3221},"Compact installation dimensions","System dimensions are 800 or 1200 mm long, 515 mm deep and 2000 mm high.","fa6-solid:compress",{"name":3223,"description":3224,"icon":241},"Up to 240 mm wide and 110 mm high","Taller products must be narrower: at 110 mm height the maximum width is 130 mm. Check your product in the detection-area chart.",{},"MEKI","/en/solutions/meki",[3229],{"body":3230,"author":3231,"datePublished":3235,"url":3236,"sourceLabel":3237},"The easy integration of the X-ray system into our line, the user-friendly inspection software, and in particular the high detection accuracy were all reasons for us to start the cooperation with Mekitec.",{"name":3232,"jobTitle":3233,"organization":3234},"Matthias Löneke","Head of Quality","Liebhart's Group","2019-07-15","/references/liebharts-premium-snack-xray-inspection","Read the Liebhart's X-ray inspection story",{"title":3239,"description":3240},"MEKI Compact Food X-Ray Inspection System","MEKI is Mekitec’s compact food X-ray inspection system for small primary packages, in 800 or 1,200 mm system lengths, with air, pusher, flipper or drop-down rejection.",[],[3243,3245,3247,3250,3253,3256,3257,3259,3260,3262,3263,3265,3267,3268,3271,3274,3277,3279,3281,3282,3284,3286,3287],{"name":255,"value":3244},"240 x 110 mm scanned area\u003Cbr/>Not a usable product rectangle — maximum product width is height-dependent; see the detection envelope below.",{"name":258,"value":3246},"250 mm (ME.S1, ME.S2) or 450 mm (ME.S3); also defined by the selected rejection box and product features. 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MEKI AI transforms standard grayscale images into powerful food safety tools by detecting contaminants invisible to the human eye.",[14,3314,3316],{"id":3315},"from-legacy-to-leadership","From Legacy to Leadership",[19,3318,3319],{},"Building upon Mekitec's proven inspection technology, MEKI AI incorporates cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms that deliver:",[83,3321,3322,3327,3332,3337],{},[86,3323,3324],{},[125,3325,3326],{},"Superior detection of smaller contaminants",[86,3328,3329],{},[125,3330,3331],{},"Identification of lower-density foreign materials",[86,3333,3334],{},[125,3335,3336],{},"Significant reduction in false positive rejections",[86,3338,3339],{},[125,3340,3341],{},"Enhanced production efficiency and sustainability",[3343,3344,3345,3353],"feature-comparison",{"title":1514},[3346,3347,3350],"feature-block",{"icon":3348,"title":3349},"fa6-solid:face-frown","Legacy Systems",[19,3351,3352],{},"Limited detection of small or low-density contaminants, especially in complex products",[3346,3354,3355],{"icon":782,"title":3303,":highlighted":783},[19,3356,3357],{},"Advanced pattern recognition identifies even the most challenging contaminants with up to 15% improved sensitivity",[14,3359,3361],{"id":3360},"see-the-difference","See the Difference",[3363,3364,3369],"image-comparison-slider",{"after-image":3365,"after-label":3366,"before-image":3367,"before-label":3368},"/img/detection-after-image.webp","MEKI AI Detection","/img/detection-before-image.webp","Standard Detection",[19,3370,3371],{},"Use the slider to compare how MEKI AI detects small stainless steel samples in a 1.25 kg cheese block that standard inspection might miss",[14,3373,3375],{"id":3374},"quantifiable-business-impact","Quantifiable Business Impact",[19,3377,3378],{},"Understanding the financial impact of improved inspection technology is crucial for making informed business decisions. Let's examine a real-world scenario demonstrating the potential savings from implementing MEKI AI.",[30,3380,3382],{"id":3381},"waste-reduction-case-study","Waste Reduction Case Study",[19,3384,3385],{},"Consider a medium-sized food production factory:",[83,3387,3388,3391,3394],{},[86,3389,3390],{},"Processing 50,000 packaged food items daily",[86,3392,3393],{},"Product unit cost of $2.50",[86,3395,3396],{},"Operating 365 days per year",[3398,3399,3400,3417],"table",{},[3401,3402,3403],"thead",{},[3404,3405,3406,3409,3412,3414],"tr",{},[3407,3408],"th",{},[3407,3410,3411],{},"Standard Software",[3407,3413,3303],{},[3407,3415,3416],{},"Difference",[3418,3419,3420,3435,3449,3465],"tbody",{},[3404,3421,3422,3426,3429,3432],{},[3423,3424,3425],"td",{},"False Rejection Rate",[3423,3427,3428],{},"0.5%",[3423,3430,3431],{},"0.1%",[3423,3433,3434],{},"-0.4%",[3404,3436,3437,3440,3443,3446],{},[3423,3438,3439],{},"Daily Rejected Units",[3423,3441,3442],{},"250",[3423,3444,3445],{},"50",[3423,3447,3448],{},"-200",[3404,3450,3451,3454,3457,3460],{},[3423,3452,3453],{},"Daily Cost of Rejects",[3423,3455,3456],{},"$625",[3423,3458,3459],{},"$125",[3423,3461,3462],{},[125,3463,3464],{},"$500 saved daily",[3404,3466,3467,3472,3474,3476],{},[3423,3468,3469],{},[125,3470,3471],{},"Annual Savings",[3423,3473],{},[3423,3475],{},[3423,3477,3478],{},[125,3479,3480],{},"$182,500",[19,3482,3483],{},"With MEKI AI's advanced detection algorithms, this factory achieves:",[83,3485,3486,3489,3492,3495,3498],{},[86,3487,3488],{},"80% reduction in false rejections",[86,3490,3491],{},"$500 daily reduction in waste costs",[86,3493,3494],{},"Over $180,000 annual savings in product waste alone",[86,3496,3497],{},"Additional savings in labor and handling costs",[86,3499,3500],{},"Improved sustainability through reduced food waste",[19,3502,3503],{},"These figures represent typical results, though actual savings may vary based on production volume, product cost, and current rejection rates.",[3505,3506],"roi-calculator",{},[14,3508,3510],{"id":3509},"streamlined-compliance","Streamlined Compliance",[19,3512,3513],{},"Food safety isn't just about detection—it's about documentation and compliance.",[587,3515,3516,3522],{"columns":589},[591,3517,3519],{"icon":1127,"title":3518},"Paperless Validation",[19,3520,3521],{},"Perform Critical Control Point (CCP) validation tests directly within the system, eliminating manual documentation and potential human error",[591,3523,3526],{"icon":3524,"title":3525},"fa6-solid:file-export","Automated Reporting",[19,3527,3528],{},"Seamless integration between MEKI AI and MEKI Analytics creates comprehensive inspection reports for audits and quality assurance",[3530,3531,3532,3536,3547,3556,3565],"implementation-process",{},[14,3533,3535],{"id":3534},"your-path-to-enhanced-inspection","Your Path to Enhanced Inspection",[3537,3538,3540,3544],"process-step",{"number":3539},"1",[30,3541,3543],{"id":3542},"assessment","Assessment",[19,3545,3546],{},"Our experts evaluate your current system and production requirements",[3537,3548,3549,3553],{"number":589},[30,3550,3552],{"id":3551},"upgrade","Upgrade",[19,3554,3555],{},"Swift installation with minimal production disruption",[3537,3557,3558,3562],{"number":766},[30,3559,3561],{"id":3560},"configuration","Configuration",[19,3563,3564],{},"Product recipe creation and parameter adjustment for optimal performance",[3537,3566,3568,3572],{"number":3567},"4",[30,3569,3571],{"id":3570},"training","Training",[19,3573,3574],{},"Comprehensive training for your team to maximize system benefits",[14,3576,3578],{"id":3577},"ready-to-transform-your-food-inspection","Ready to Transform Your Food Inspection?",[19,3580,3581],{},"MEKI AI represents the future of food safety technology—combining artificial intelligence with proven inspection expertise to deliver superior protection and operational efficiency.",[974,3583,3585],{"href":976,"rel":3584},[978,979],[19,3586,982],{},{"title":147,"searchDepth":148,"depth":149,"links":3588},[3589,3590,3591,3592,3595,3596,3597],{"id":3308,"depth":148,"text":3309},{"id":3315,"depth":148,"text":3316},{"id":3360,"depth":148,"text":3361},{"id":3374,"depth":148,"text":3375,"children":3593},[3594],{"id":3381,"depth":149,"text":3382},{"id":3509,"depth":148,"text":3510},{"id":3534,"depth":148,"text":3535},{"id":3577,"depth":148,"text":3578},{"heading":3599,"body":3600},"What is MEKI AI?","MEKI AI is AI-powered food X-ray inspection software developed by Mekitec for Mekitec systems. It analyzes X-ray images against configured foreign-object and product-quality criteria and supports paperless CCP validation and inspection reporting through MEKI Analytics. Available functions and performance are application-specific.","MEKI AI is Mekitec’s AI-powered food X-ray inspection software for compatible Mekitec X-ray systems. It evaluates X-ray images against configured foreign-object and product-quality criteria, supports paperless CCP validation and connects with MEKI Analytics for reporting. 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The ONE concept combines X-ray inspection with the features expected by global quality standards, such as integrated automatic reject, rejection bin, confirmation sensors, and system reporting.",[19,3656,3657],{},"MEKI™ ONE is designed to make it straightforward for food producers to introduce food X-ray quality control to a packaging line.",[14,3659,28],{"id":27},[30,3661,33],{"id":32},[19,3663,36],{},[30,3665,40],{"id":39},[19,3667,3096],{},[19,3669,3670],{},[47,3671,50],{"href":49},[14,3673,54],{"id":53},[19,3675,3676],{},"A packaged product enters the inspection zone and the system creates an X-ray image. The configured recipe evaluates the image, and a product classified for rejection is removed by the integrated reject system. Standard reject confirmation verifies the reject event.",[14,3678,3109],{"id":3108},[19,3680,3681],{},"Snackwerks installed its first MEKI ONE in 2021 and had expanded to three systems by 2026. 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The additional power supports X-ray inspection through thick and dense products.",[19,4077,4078],{},"The HIGHER MIDMEKI is intended for inspecting wide or dense products such as cheese wheels, butter blocks, large bags, trays, and secondary packaging like boxes or multipacks.",[14,4080,28],{"id":27},[30,4082,33],{"id":32},[19,4084,36],{},[30,4086,40],{"id":39},[19,4088,3096],{},[19,4090,4091],{},[47,4092,50],{"href":49},[14,4094,54],{"id":53},[19,4096,4097],{},"A thick or dense packaged product travels through the inspection zone. 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With tall products, the selected configuration provides the inspection coverage required for foreign object detection and for configured quality functions such as fill level and cap inspection.",[14,5096,28],{"id":27},[30,5098,33],{"id":32},[19,5100,36],{},[30,5102,40],{"id":39},[19,5104,5105],{},"With MEKI AI, the SIDEMEKI configuration supports fill-level and cap inspection in addition to foreign-object detection, with additional quality functions selected according to the application and validated for the actual product and package. These capabilities are particularly valuable for upright bottles, cans, cartons and high-density containers where fill level and cap presence directly impact product quality and brand protection.",[19,5107,5108],{},[47,5109,50],{"href":49},[14,5111,54],{"id":53},[19,5113,5114],{},"Tall packages enter the inspection zone in a controlled upright position. 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All rights reserved",{"title":147,"searchDepth":148,"depth":149,"links":5167},[5168,5169,5173,5174,5175,5178],{"id":5087,"depth":148,"text":5088},{"id":27,"depth":148,"text":28,"children":5170},[5171,5172],{"id":32,"depth":149,"text":33},{"id":39,"depth":149,"text":40},{"id":53,"depth":148,"text":54},{"id":60,"depth":148,"text":61},{"id":69,"depth":148,"text":70,"children":5176},[5177],{"id":5126,"depth":149,"text":5127},{"id":103,"depth":148,"text":104,"children":5179},[5180,5181],{"id":5137,"depth":149,"text":5138},{"id":5144,"depth":149,"text":5145},"/docs/mekitec-sidemeki-datasheet-en-092026a.pdf",{"heading":5184,"body":5185},"What is SIDEMEKI?","SIDEMEKI is a side-view food X-ray inspection system manufactured by Mekitec for tall packages such as bottles, cans, cartons and containers. Depending on the application, one or two X-ray views support foreign object detection and configured quality checks such as fill level and cap presence.","SIDEMEKI is Mekitec’s side-view food X-ray inspection system for bottles, cans, cartons and other tall packages. One or two X-ray views support foreign object detection plus configured fill-level and cap checks according to the application.",[5188,5189,5191,5193,5195,5197,5199,5201],{"height":176,"width":194},{"height":5190,"width":3180},260,{"height":5192,"width":3177},248,{"height":5194,"width":191},237,{"height":5196,"width":3178},226,{"height":5198,"width":3181},215,{"height":5200,"width":188},205,{"height":3195,"width":5202},155,[],{"meta":5205},[5206,5207,5208,5209,5210],{"name":211,"content":1219},{"name":214,"content":215},{"name":217,"content":218},{"name":220,"content":221},{"property":1224,"content":5211},"https://www.youtube.com/embed/B4pUqydTbnk","SIDEMEKI side-view food X-ray inspection system for tall packages",[5214,5215,5216,5217],"One or two X-ray generators with corresponding detectors and a 200 W generator rating","Maximum product height 270 mm and maximum width 125 mm without lead curtains or 155 mm with them","One or two rejectors, with maximum product length 215 mm with one rejector or 130 mm with two","Conveyor speed 0.1–0.7 m/s","/img/SIDEMEKI-1024px.webp",[5220,5223,5226],{"name":5221,"description":5222,"icon":241},"Side view for containers up to 270 mm high","Maximum width is 125 mm, or 155 mm with lead curtains, and decreases for taller containers: 90 mm at 270 mm height. Check your product in the detection-area chart.",{"name":5224,"description":5225,"icon":2140},"One or two X-ray views","Available configurations support one or two generators with corresponding detectors.",{"name":5227,"description":5228,"icon":5229},"Fill level and cap inspection","With MEKI AI, the SIDEMEKI configuration supports fill level and cap inspection in addition to foreign object detection, using the side-view geometry.","fa6-solid:bottle-water",{},"SIDEMEKI",4,"/en/solutions/sidemeki",{"title":5235,"description":5236},"SIDEMEKI Side-View X-Ray System for Tall Packages","SIDEMEKI is Mekitec’s side-view food X-ray inspection system for bottles, cans, jars, cartons and tall packages, with one or two X-ray generator-detector pairs.",[5238,5239,5240,5241],"(1) Higher conveyor speed is possible depending on the application.","(2) Load must be evenly distributed on the conveyors.","(3) Air intakes (IP54) and optional cooling unit (IP32) require the use of protective cleaning covers.","(4) When equipped with cooling unit, the depth is 1600mm or 1900mm",[5243,5245,5247,5249,5252,5254,5257,5258,5260,5261,5262,5264,5266,5268,5270,5273,5275,5276,5277,5280,5282,5283,5285,5288,5291,5293,5294,5295],{"name":255,"value":5244},"Maximum product height 270 mm; maximum product width 125 mm without lead curtains and 155 mm with them.\u003Cbr/>Not a usable 155 x 270 mm rectangle — maximum width is height-dependent; see the detection envelope below.",{"name":258,"value":5246},"215 mm with one rejector, 130 mm with two rejectors.",{"name":3248,"value":5248},"0.1 - 0.7 m/s\u003Csup>(1)\u003C/sup>",{"name":5250,"value":5251},"Conveyor motors","2 x motor roller 230 VAC, IP69K",{"name":3251,"value":5253},"Max. 70 kg\u003Csup>(2)\u003C/sup>",{"name":5255,"value":5256},"X-ray generators","1 or 2 X-ray generators, 200 W",{"name":270,"value":271},{"name":273,"value":5259},"1 or 2 detectors, linear scanner, resolution 0.4 mm",{"name":276,"value":277},{"name":3261,"value":280},{"name":282,"value":5263},"2 x USB, 1 x Ethernet",{"name":285,"value":5265},"15” Color TFT LCD Screen",{"name":288,"value":5267},"0–35° C ambient",{"name":291,"value":5269},"Optional 1000 W air conditioner",{"name":5271,"value":5272},"Noise level","\u003C 81.3 dB(A)",{"name":3269,"value":5274},"IP65\u003Csup>(3)\u003C/sup>",{"name":3272,"value":298},{"name":3275,"value":301},{"name":5278,"value":5279},"Dimensions","Width: 3450 mm\u003Cbr/>Depth: 1325 mm or 1625 mm depending on the rejection bin\u003Csup>(4)\u003C/sup>\u003Cbr/>Height: 2360 mm",{"name":306,"value":5281},"830 kg, with cooling unit 880 kg",{"name":309,"value":310},{"name":3283,"value":5284},"1 rejector: for foreign object detection and other quality functions like fill level and cap detection\u003Cbr/>2 rejectors: 1st for foreign object detection, 2nd for other quality functions\u003Cbr/>Set-up will be selected based on the application",{"name":5286,"value":5287},"Rejection confirmation","Available as an option",{"name":5289,"value":5290},"Rejection box","Option 1: 700 mm depth, 330 mm width\u003Cbr/>Option 2: 400 mm depth, 330 mm width",{"name":3285,"value":5292},"EU and FDA food use approved conveyor chain belt",{"name":315,"value":316},{"name":3288,"value":319},{"name":5296,"value":5297},"In-feed/out-feed options","Option 1: end-feed\u003Cbr/>Option 2: side-feed","en/solutions/sidemeki",[],[5301],{"video_id":5084,"thumbnail_loc":5302,"title":5303,"description":5304,"player_loc":5211,"publication_date":5305},"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B4pUqydTbnk/hqdefault.jpg","Protect Your Food Brand with SIDEMEKI – Mekitec X-ray Inspection","With the SIDEMEKI X-ray inspection system, you are able to protect your brand and your consumers against subpar products. The system ensures that only the best-quality goods make their way to the stores by identifying under and overfilled packaging as well as open and missing lids. \n\nVisit www.mekitec.com/sidemeki to learn more.","2023-05-30T09:17:46Z","hkGQlbVHQVSOiZYv_ruLFvaEkc1eKElj2NFuY-IUIns",{"id":5308,"title":5309,"applicationLine":5310,"benefits":5311,"body":5312,"brochureLink":5428,"category":166,"definition":5429,"description":5432,"detectionArea":5433,"detectionArea2":5440,"detectionDisclaimer":206,"extension":207,"head":5450,"heading":5457,"heroFacts":5458,"heroNote":3,"howItWorks":3,"image":5463,"keyFeatures":5464,"lang":242,"meta":5475,"model":5309,"navigation":244,"order":5476,"path":5477,"purpose":3,"reviews":3,"seo":5478,"specificationFootnotes":5481,"specifications":5483,"stem":5527,"tagline":3,"variants":5528,"videos":3,"__hash__":5536},"solutions/en/solutions/widemeki.md","WIDEMEKI","Wide, low-profile packs requiring a wider inspection aperture.",[],{"type":11,"value":5313,"toc":5410},[5314,5318,5321,5324,5326,5328,5330,5332,5335,5339,5341,5344,5346,5348,5350,5354,5357,5361,5364,5367,5369,5372,5377,5379,5383,5386,5390,5393,5395,5403,5407],[14,5315,5317],{"id":5316},"x-ray-quality-control-for-wide-products","X-Ray Quality Control for Wide Products",[19,5319,5320],{},"The WIDEMEKI X-ray inspection system is designed for food packages that are significantly wider than standard consumer packaged food products. It provides bakers and other food production manufacturers with automated X-ray inspection across the package width.",[19,5322,5323],{},"The bakery industry has been one of the main focus areas when designing the system, since there are applications where the food products are extremely wide, such as pillow packs. WIDEMEKI combines two parallel and partly overlapping X-ray images from two separate X-ray generator and detector pairs. This keeps the distance between the parts to a minimum, which removes the need for a high-power generator, reduces the system size and energy consumption, and improves the image quality and foreign object detection performance.",[14,5325,28],{"id":27},[30,5327,33],{"id":32},[19,5329,36],{},[30,5331,40],{"id":39},[19,5333,5334],{},"With MEKI AI, the two paired X-ray images are evaluated together against the validated inspection criteria. MEKI AI quality checks will include counting and filling, missing or excess product, seal inspection, clip inspection, cavern detection and organic-material detection. Functions are selected specifically for the actual wide-package geometry and application requirements.",[19,5336,5337],{},[47,5338,50],{"href":49},[14,5340,54],{"id":53},[19,5342,5343],{},"A wide package enters the inspection zone. Two parallel generator-detector pairs create paired and partly overlapping images, which MEKI AI evaluates against the validated inspection criteria.",[14,5345,61],{"id":60},[63,5347],{":data":65,":footnotes":66},[14,5349,70],{"id":69},[30,5351,5353],{"id":5352},"height-setup-300-mm","Height setup (300 mm)",[5355,5356],"widemeki-detection-area-svg",{":data":74,"label":5353},[30,5358,5360],{"id":5359},"wide-setup-340-mm","Wide setup (340 mm)",[5355,5362],{":data":5363,"label":5360},"detectionArea2",[19,5365,5366],{},"The 692 mm and 732 mm values are zero-height points on the two envelope curves, not usable product rectangles.",[30,5368,5127],{"id":5126},[19,5370,5371],{},"The WIDEMEKI is designed for wide products and packaging, like pillow pack applications in the bakery industry.",[19,5373,5374],{},[3703,5375],{"alt":3705,"src":5376},"/img/widesmart-example-product.png",[14,5378,104],{"id":103},[30,5380,5382],{"id":5381},"how-does-widemeki-inspect-wide-food-packages","How does WIDEMEKI inspect wide food packages?",[19,5384,5385],{},"Two parallel generator-detector pairs create paired and partly overlapping X-ray images across the package width. MEKI AI evaluates the combined inspection view using the validated product and package criteria.",[30,5387,5389],{"id":5388},"what-are-widemekis-maximum-product-sizes","What are WIDEMEKI’s maximum product sizes?",[19,5391,5392],{},"The available physical product combinations are 680 × 65 mm and 600 × 120 mm. The 692 mm and 732 mm graph values are zero-height envelope points, not physical package rectangles.",[120,5394],{},[19,5396,5397],{},[125,5398,127,5399,132,5401],{},[47,5400,131],{"href":130},[47,5402,136],{"href":135},[19,5404,5405,142],{},[125,5406,141],{},[19,5408,5409],{},"Copyright 2020 Mekitec Ltd. All rights reserved.",{"title":147,"searchDepth":148,"depth":149,"links":5411},[5412,5413,5417,5418,5419,5424],{"id":5316,"depth":148,"text":5317},{"id":27,"depth":148,"text":28,"children":5414},[5415,5416],{"id":32,"depth":149,"text":33},{"id":39,"depth":149,"text":40},{"id":53,"depth":148,"text":54},{"id":60,"depth":148,"text":61},{"id":69,"depth":148,"text":70,"children":5420},[5421,5422,5423],{"id":5352,"depth":149,"text":5353},{"id":5359,"depth":149,"text":5360},{"id":5126,"depth":149,"text":5127},{"id":103,"depth":148,"text":104,"children":5425},[5426,5427],{"id":5381,"depth":149,"text":5382},{"id":5388,"depth":149,"text":5389},"/brochures/widemeki-en.pdf",{"heading":5430,"body":5431},"What is WIDEMEKI?","WIDEMEKI is a dual-view food X-ray inspection system manufactured by Mekitec for wide, low-profile packages such as bakery pillow packs. Two generator-detector pairs create parallel, partly overlapping X-ray images to inspect the package across its width.","WIDEMEKI is Mekitec’s dual-view food X-ray inspection system for wide, low-profile packages such as bakery pillow packs. 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