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News Release from: Thermo Fisher Scientific | Subject: APEX 100
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 March 2007
Thermo Fisher launches APEX 100 metal
detector
The Thermo Scientific APEX 100 Metal Detector brings the latest technology in metal and contaminant detection to the food, pharmaceutical and beverage industries
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has announced the launch of the Thermo Scientific APEX 100 Metal Detector, bringing the latest technology in metal detection to a broader range of cost-conscious quality assurance managers With more than 50 years of experience in providing advanced instrumentation and cost-effective contaminant detection systems in the food, pharmaceutical and beverage industries, Thermo Fisher Scientific is bringing customers a new level of value with the APEX 100
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 11 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new metal detector, which is the second model in a complete line of APEX products, offers basic metal detection capabilities in an easy to use system, addressing increasing concerns about food safety in factories around the world.
Contaminant detection is an integral part of the food production process, and the robust line of Thermo Fisher Scientific metal detectors enables manufacturers to deliver their food products on time and at a competitive price.
The Thermo Scientific APEX 100 ensures that all types of metals, including the most common stainless steel, are detected in food products before they are shipped.
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"We realize that some businesses with limited budgets only have basic metal detection needs.
All food production, pharmaceutical and beverage companies, however, are commonly linked by their brand protection requirements and their commitment to food safety," said Bob Ries, product manager for Thermo Fisher Scientific: "With that in mind, we're proud to introduce the APEX 100, an entry-level metal detector backed by Thermo Fisher Scientific - the most experienced, established player in the food contaminant detection business".
Key features and benefits of the Thermo Scientific APEX 100 include:.
* Quick installation: integrated electronics with no external boxes to mount or wire.
* Fast training: easy-to-use icon-driven interface.
* Durability: stainless steel and ABS plastic design endures food factory applications and IP65 washdown.
* Easy integration: built-in Quality Assurance Test (QAT) enables customers to easily validate performance.
* Application flexibility: dual frequency and gain capability.
* Sanitary design: blue epoxy lined aperture is easy to clean and does not hide dirt or contamination.
* Backed by the extensive worldwide Thermo Fisher Scientific service network, the APEX 100 allows customers to fulfill their regulatory obligations for food safety and protect their brand value by preventing metal contaminated products from reaching the customer.
For more information on the APEX metal detector family, please visit the website.
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