Helping Manufacturers Make Smarter Product Inspection Technology Decisions
Mettler-Toledo Helps Manufacturers Cut Costs and Risk with Test Before You Invest Programme
Helping Manufacturers Make Smarter Product Inspection Technology Decisions
With operational costs rising and production line efficiency under pressure, manufacturers need to be confident that any new equipment investment will deliver value. That’ s why Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is spotlighting its Test Before You Invest programme- a global service designed to help food, pharmaceutical and packaging manufacturers make informed product inspection choices through hands-on testing, real performance data and expert support.
Rather than relying on theoretical specifications or off-the-shelf recommendations, the programme allows manufacturers to trial checkweighers, metal detectors, x-ray systems and vision inspection machines using their own product samples- before committing to a purchase. This gives businesses the opportunity to evaluate how product inspection equipment will perform in their specific application and production environment, removing guesswork and helping to avoid costly mistakes.
Whether the goal is to improve quality control, reduce waste, validate contaminant detection or minimise false rejects, the Test Before You Invest programme helps manufacturers find the most suitable inspection solution with confidence.
A Global, Flexible Approach to Testing
The Test Before You Invest programme is designed around how manufacturers prefer to trial and
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It often begins with a visit from one of the Mettler-Toledo demo vans. Fully equipped with inspection technologies, these mobile showrooms allow manufacturers to see the systems up close at their own facility. Teams from operations, production, quality, procurement and management can all get hands-on time with the equipment, ask questions and begin evaluating the right fit for their line.
From there, many customers progress to testing their products at one of the Mettler-Toledo global Product Inspection Support Centres, located in the US, Spain, Malaysia and China. These centres allow manufacturers to send in product samples for detailed testing under controlled conditions. Line speed, product temperature, packaging type and other critical variables can be simulated to replicate real-world environments- helping determine how the inspection technology would perform under actual production demands.
Manufacturers can then participate in an eDemo which is an interactive remote session where Mettler- Toledo engineers demonstrate the testing process live via video link. These sessions include real-time insights, technical walkthroughs, and are followed up with a detailed sensitivity and performance report, enabling manufacturers to make evidence-based decisions from anywhere in the world.
For applications where validation in a live production environment is essential, manufacturers may then opt for the rental programme. This allows them to install a fully operational system on their own line for a set period, giving them full visibility of performance in real conditions- and complete confidence in their purchasing decision.
Detailed Reports Drive Data- Backed Decisions
Each test concludes with a detailed, tailored report compiled by the Mettler-Toledo product inspection specialists. These reports provide valuable performance data such as achievable detection sensitivity, weighing accuracy, probability of detection and any productionspecific factors that may influence system performance.
This objective insight helps manufacturers identify which technology – checkweighing, metal detection, x-ray or vision inspection – is most suitable for their needs. It also provides clear justification for internal stakeholders when making capital investment decisions. The ability to compare multiple system configurations or technologies sideby-side further supports smarter, faster decision-making.
Rather than making assumptions, manufacturers are empowered to invest based on real-world results