Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has introduced the Test Before You Invest program, which is 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 program allows manufacturers to test checkweighers, metal detectors, x-ray systems and vision inspection machines using their own product samples before committing to a purchase. Manufacturers can send in product samples to the facility in Lutz, Florida 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.

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 production-specific factors that may influence system performance. This objective insight helps manufacturers identify which technology – check weighing, 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 side-by-side further supports smarter, faster decision-making.

“As manufacturers face changing market demands, budget pressures and increasingly complex production environments, the Test Before You Invest program provides a smart, low-risk route to better decision-making. Whether supporting urgent line upgrades, navigating approval delays or managing new product introductions, the program helps manufacturers act with clarity and confidence,” said Tom Koshy, National Sales Manager, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection. “By identifying the right inspection system up front – and validating it through practical testing, manufacturers can reduce disruption, improve throughput, and maximize return on investment.”