About IDC

Industrial Dynamics is a privately-owned company headquartered in Torrance, California and was established in 1958 by Fred Calhoun. After working in the aerospace industry, Fred Calhoun envisioned a more efficient manner to inspect bottles and created the world's first electronic Empty Bottle Inspector (EBI) which he sold to George J. Meyer Company. He used the funds generated by that sale to establish Industrial Dynamics and develop the next generation of EBI which became the industry standard. Fred went on to pioneer numerous other technologies to inspect for packaging inspection, quality assurance and liability protection for the soft drink and brewery industry. See the list below for the legacy of world renowned products. Fred is considered by many in the industry to be the father of modern packaging inspection.

Fred L. Calhoun
1931-2002

Industrial Dynamics is the largest company in the world dedicated exclusively to the development, manufacture, sales, and support of high quality, state-of-the-art inspection and coding systems for the beverage, brewery, and packaging industries. We offer a complete line of Empty Bottle Inspectors, Full Container Inspection Systems, Filler Management Systems, Case and Crate Inspection Systems, and Laser Coding Systems.

We are best known for the development of fill level equipment using gamma technology. This equipment, marketed under the name "filtec", is currently accepted throughout North America and abroad as the industry standard. With over 20,000 systems delivered world wide, Industrial Dynamics, with its "filtec" product line, is the undisputed international leader in this field. However, it was the introduction of the world's first Empty Bottle Inspector (EBI) back in 1958 that brought Industrial Dynamics its initial recognition. Industrial Dynamics' EBI technology evolved steadily over the years, culminating with the introduction of the industry's first true All Surface Empty Bottle Inspector (ASEBI), the Omnivision 900.

More original inspection and bottle handling technology for the beverage and brewing industries has been generated by Industrial Dynamics than by any other company in the world. For example, we developed in:

	1960 the first Fill Level Detector using visible light
	1966 the first Fill Level Detector utilizing Americium-241
	1970 the first Case Inspector for full, sealed cases
	1978 a new generation of Empty Bottle Inspectors
	1984 the first Chipped Finish Inspection System utilizing camera-based digital image processing technology. (With over 1,500 installations)
	1987 a new line of processor-based Fill Level Devices
	1989 the Super Filtec Filler Monitor and Sampling System with Touchscreen control
	1990 the first practical real-time Seamer Monitor for the detection of minute defects in the seaming operation
	1991 the Omnivision 900, the first true all surface empty bottle inspector, which runs 900 bpm
	1993 the Omnivision 1200 all surface empty bottle inspector which runs 1200 bpm
	1997 the Omnivision I designed to meet current and future needs of today’s small to medium size bottling facilities with a modular design allowing for future expansion through available technology upgrades.
	1997 the Lasetec laser printer for high quality, high speed, on the fly marking of packages. The Lasetec completes the ‘Inspection Process’ by helping companies to dynamically mark and track their product thereby offering consumers unprecedented quality assurance.

Industrial Dynamics is located in a modern industrial complex in Southern California, the heart of high-tech electronics research and development.

We offer over 40 years of experience in the packaging field to help solve your inspection needs. With worldwide customer service and support, we provide immediate response when it counts.

Industrial Dynamics plans to continue its policy of solid growth while reinvesting its assets in the research and development of new and innovative products for the packaging industry.

Vision Statement

Industrial Dynamics will Supply and Support its Customers with the World's Best and Most Innovative Automated Inspection Equipment to Increase their Production Efficiency and Improve their Product Quality.

Quality Mission

To Provide High Value to Our Customers and Maintain Industry Leadership by the Continual Pursuit of Quality Excellence in Every Aspect of Our Business.

Quality Policy

In Keeping with this Mission, It is Our Commitment to Provide Excellence in Service and Superior Quality Products. We will Dedicate Our Efforts to Seek Constant Innovation and Improvement in Our Quality Process. We will Achieve this Commitment through the Dedication, Pride, and Personal Responsibility Demonstrated by All Employees of Our Company.

In Support of this Commitment, the Requirements of ANSI/ASQC Q9001-1994 are Incorporated in the Principles and Practices of Our Quality System.

vation and Improvement in Our Quality Process. We will Achieve this Commitment through the Dedication, Pride, and Personal Responsibility Demonstrated by All Employees of Our Company.

In Support of this Commitment, the Requirements of ANSI/ASQC Q9001-1994 are Incorporated in the Principles and Practices of Our Quality System.


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