The German machine vision expert Bi-Ber has expanded its portfolio for the confectionery industry, adding a new space-saving inspection system for empty mould checks. Plant manufacturers can integrate the module individually into their production lines. Bi-Ber has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing plant-specific empty mould check systems and offers a sophisticated multilingual Windows-based analysis software, which it continuously expands by new functions. There are currently five standard hardware models for mould widths up to 1100 mm. In addition, Bi-Ber also implements customer-specific designs. One or more megapixel colour cameras are installed in a stainless-steel housing. Shielded from the process, they are mounted above the conveyor belt where they check polycarbonate, metal or silicone moulds for product residues during operation. The associated panel PC transmits inspection results and prompts to discharge contaminated moulds to the system control. The latest model, P(anel), features a terminal box for communication and power lines on the machine side of the camera housing. The panel PC is supplied separately, without a control cabinet, for flexible integration. The food-grade inspection system is optionally designed with IP67 protection.