Mike will discuss the factors to consider when choosing a product inspection technology, including identifying potential risks and how the product and packaging play a role. He will explain the strengths and limitations of each, enabling manufacturers to decide whether one or both inspections should be used in specific applications.

Mike Pipe,  Head of Global Sales & Product Management, X-ray

Mike works closely with local and global customers to understand their business challenges and applications to identify the correct x-ray technology solutions. His experience includes helping manufacturers to reduce the risk of product recalls, increase productivity and lower total cost of ownership.

Vic Kelly,  Software Solutions Consultant

Mike will explain what dual energy is and for which applications it can be beneficial for inspection. Not only does the product being inspected play a role, but the type of contaminants most likely to be present will affect whether to choose single or dual energy

Mike Pipe,  Head of Global Sales & Product Management, X-ray

Mike works closely with local and global customers to understand their business challenges and applications to identify the correct x-ray technology solutions. His experience includes helping manufacturers to reduce the risk of product recalls, increase productivity and lower total cost of ownership.  

Keri will explain the different types of product inspection systems, including checkweighing, metal detection, vision and x-ray inspection, and how combining them into combination systems can lower total cost of ownership, save space, and save time.

Keri Klein, Product Line Manager, Checkweighing

Keri holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and an MBA and has over 20 years’ experience in sales and corporate strategy. Keri joined METTLER TOLEDO in 2018 as a Pricing Analyst and is now responsible for managing the checkweighing product line as well as the combination system portfolio.

In the wake of a major 2023 product recall, leading warehouse and big-box retailers are introducing stricter supplier requirements, specifically mandating that manufacturers must have formal foreign material control plans – ideally x-ray inspection devices – for finished products. This shift reflects a growing emphasis on consumer safety, brand protection, and regulatory compliance. Let’s explore why x-ray inspection is becoming essential and how suppliers can adapt through practical solutions including equipment rental and expert support. 

Kristina Djukic, Product Line Manager, X-ray

Kristina Djukic has spent the last seven years at METTLER TOLEDO contributing to both technical development and market growth initiatives for the Product Inspection Division. She has held many positions including Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer, Business Development Manager, and most recently X-ray Product Line Manager.

Tom will discuss five key challenges and discuss solutions that manufacturers can implement to mitigate costs, including the costs of materials and energy, optimizing human resources, avoiding unnecessary waste, data management, and minimizing downtime.

Tom Koshy, National Sales Manager, Product Inspection

Hanno will discuss label mix-up and its costly and potentially brand-damaging effects and how to effectively implement vision inspection to mitigate the risk of an occurrence.

Hanno Antoni,  Product Line Manager, Vision

Hanno focuses on leveraging the technology to optimize manufacturing processes and deliver innovative solutions to end-user clients, OEM businesses, and global distribution channels.

Daniel will explain the various after-sale options you will want to consider, including how to maximize uptime, system efficiency and performance, ensure compliance with standards and regulations, and improve productivity and profitability. The focus will be on actionable insights to enhance manufacturers’ food safety programs and machine performance.

Daniel Bellingham,  Head of Service

Daniel has worked in the food safety industry for 13 years supporting customers to build robust food safety programs and production line performance. Daniel is currently the Head of Service and is responsible for support across North America.

Ben will go over the importance of an effective performance monitoring and testing routine and explain its impact on not only compliance, but consumer safety and a manufacturer’s brand reputation. He will also clarify the differences between validation, verification and monitoring. 

Ben Pimblett,  Head of Market Management, Metal Detection

Ben has 17 years of experience in sales management within the manufacturing industry, specializing in capital equipment and engineered products for end-user project-based clients, OEM businesses, and global distribution channels.

Neil will cover sources of costs, including operational, packaging and product waste, and recalls and how different types of product inspection systems can minimize these costs.

Neil Gruettner,  Market Manager

Neil Gruettner has over 10 years of experience in project and market management for product inspection technology. He specifically specialized in checkweighing and vision systems for standard and non-standard applications.