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EPG Closes Loop on Presses to 78 Inches

Published: February 22, 2013

AutoKey scanner interface system complements densitometer from Tobias t adjust ink keys

Nyquist Systems and eltromat Form New Company

Published: October 05, 2012

Nyquest Technology, a joint venture of Nyquist Systems and eltromat, offers a new system for monitoring labels as an alternative to strobes

Techkon Offers Premium Color Scanning

Published: August 27, 2012

The Techkon SpectroDens Premium allows operators to do short scan measurements of color control bars with wireless capability and improved intuition

Domosystem Moisture Meters Aid Quality Control

Published: July 19, 2012

Humitest meters for paper and board from Domosystem measure water content, ambient humidity, and temperature of paper

Scantech Offers Precise, Energy-Saving Scanner

Published: March 16, 2012

Called an alternative to nuclear technology with a greener approach, the ULO scanner does not require hazardous radioactive sources

MOCON’s System Tests Pharma Packaging

Published: March 06, 2012

Non-invasive OpTech—02 system analyzes thermoformed blister packaging by using light to test the amount of oxygen present

Biolin Scientific Contact Angle Meter Is Portable

Published: March 01, 2012

The Theta QC contact angle meter measures adhesion, wettability, printability, and more on plastic films

Carltex Offers Upgrades for Microscopes

Published: February 08, 2012

LCD digital tablet/cameras will upgrade microscope, offer real-time specimen visual display, take videos and measurements, and more

Inspection: Lighting the Way

Published: August 22, 2011, By By John Cusack, Quadtech Inc.

In the fast-moving consumer goods market, there can be no compromise in quality. It is not merely that a package must have high impact at the point of sale; in pharmaceuticals, tobacco, and some food markets

Tab Inserter Aids Productivity

Published: July 01, 2011
The RTIS 2 roll tab inserter system is said to minimize waste and ensure higher levels of productivity. Eliminates dangerous hand flagging. Can attach

Digital Sheet-Fed Press Cuts Errors

Published: April 01, 2011
The 7500 digital sheet-fed press is said to offer offset quality in high-volume production. Vision System provides hands-free automation for maximum uptime

Inspect with Clear Images

Published: April 01, 2011
Inspection systems are said to offer accurate defect detection and brilliant defect images, formation analysis, defect and image data storage, roll and

AVT Showcases PrintVision Helios III System

Published: March 18, 2011
Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) participated at the Graficon Open House held March 15-17, 2011, in Wittenbach/St. Gallen Switzerland

Get Real-Time Data

Published: March 01, 2011
The iPrint mobile app allows customers to access real-time information from the production floor on their iPhones. Data includes production status, quality

Diagnose Presses

Published: March 01, 2011
Proactive Care diagnostic service analyzes every alert, makes an educated diagnosis, alerts the press crew, and determines the best solution before press

Remote Monitors Are Offered

Published: March 01, 2011
VisuNet remote monitors and industrial direct monitors have passed the Emerson Alliance Program testing. The VisuNet EX1 Remote Monitors are suitable

Reduce Coating Defects

Published: February 01, 2011
The Reflectance Infrared Spectrometer (RIS) uses proprietary array detector technology to help reduce defects in coated products and to reduce the amount

Inspect Security Labels

Published: January 01, 2011
The RSP single-pass 100% security inspection machine is designed for compliance with security label inspection and finishing applications. Machine features

Rotoflex Opens New R&D Center in Toronto

Published: November 11, 2010
Rotoflex, a leading brand in inspection/rewind equipment, has recently moved its research and development team into a new technology center

Inspect Critical Apps

Published: November 01, 2010
The OptiMaster user-programmable vision/inspection software platform is suited for critical applications such as inspecting pharmaceutical labels; confirming

Quality Control In Many Areas

Published: November 01, 2010
The Flexo Control Universal portable analyzer is designed for quality control of screen areas, individual printing dots, lines, and bar codes on finished

Inspect for Many Defects

Published: October 01, 2010
The LT 100% web inspection system, based on pixel resolution, detects defects such as broken and missing characters, registration of print and die-cut,

Flexographic Printing: Super Setup

Published: October 01, 2010, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
Fifteen years ago, Envases Del Pisuea, located in the suburbs of Mexico City, started making shopping bags. Thanks to a dedicated print staff, the company

Inspect with Lights

Published: September 01, 2010
New products for LED stroboscopic inspection include the LED 2X2, a compact unit available with flood or spot capability, and the LED 15X2 and LED 20X2,

Inspect at High Speeds

Published: September 01, 2010
The Discovery PQ print quality inspection system performs high-speed inspection of continuous web printing at speeds above 1,000 fpm. Suited for automated

Inspect Labels of Many Sizes, Shapes

Published: September 01, 2010
The Genesis touchscreen control system has integrated features, including variable and multishape label inspection, intuitive defect management, advanced

Slit, Inspect in Two Widths

Published: September 01, 2010
The KSI Prolabel slitting inspection machine is suited for mid- and narrow webs. Capable of handling self-adhesive label stock and paper, it comes in

Get Accurate Color

Published: August 01, 2010
The ColorQuick/Clarios for company's GMI ColorQuick platform is said to offer high productivity, ease of use, and color accuracy. In-line ISO-specified,

Inspection Brings Quick ROI

Published: July 01, 2010
The VisionPro Surface software package for inspecting the surface of materials combines a visual defect detection and classification technology with a

Hybrid Machine Is Servo Driven

Published: June 01, 2010
The Flexor 380C+ Jumbo is a 380-mm-wide hybrid machine for slitting, rewinding, die-cutting, and inspecting. Features a separate unwind for 40-in. rolls

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