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begin applying artificial intelligence analysis with
data from the inspection system to provide the
winery with predictive information, allowing them
the ability to improve both their line efficiency and
product quality.”

If a winery is looking to purchase and install a new
automated inspection system, Reardon suggests
they look past the simple return on investment
analysis and include the resulting opportunities
for improved line quality and efficiency. Always
make sure that the inspection system has the flex-
ibility not only to meet your current needs but at
least some of your future projected needs as well.
Then, make sure the supplier can offer and follow
through with quality training and support, especial-
ly under less-than-ideal circumstances like those
that we are all going through currently.

“Any winery that relies on some form of human
inspection can benefit from an automated inspec-
tion system,” said Reardon. “And many customers
are surprised when they hear just how cost-effec-
tive an automated system is. Aside from the fact
that the inspection system is more repeatable,
consistent and reliable than a human, an automat-
ed inspection system will free up the affected man-
power for other tasks.”

As the canned wine business continues to grow,
FT System is fielding an increased number of inqui-
ries regarding similar types of automated inspec-
tion systems for canning lines. FT System does
offer inspection solutions for wine canning lines to
include empty can inspections, fill level inspections
and leak detection systems. FT System has also
recently developed and patented a solution that
makes it possible to precisely and accurately assess
whether the cap has been properly screwed onto
100% of bottled production, eliminating the possi-
bility of finding bottles that are difficult to open or
prone to leaking.

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