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Green Gravure

Published: August 1, 2008, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
At a time when many flexographic printers and converters are focused on “growing green,” one New York-based converter of flexible packaging and labels is going one better: by going green — and gravure

Stroposcopic Inspection Light Systems Cover Full Webs of all Widths

Published: November 9, 2007
Unilux's Litho-O-Light series of strobe lights cover a full range of web widths from two inches to almost eight feet wide. The new Tracker spot illuminates a 24-inch area from a distance of three feet

AVT Nominated for Label Award

Published: July 31, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) has been nominated for the 2007 Label Industry Award for New Innovation.

Baggy Webs: Part II Measuring

Published: May 1, 2007, By By Timothy J. Walker TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.

I'm not usually a big fan of management adages, but this is one I often can support: You can't manage what you don't measure. How do you expect a defect

Light Show

Published: May 1, 2007, By Edited by Claudia Hine Managing Editor
There's significance behind the phrase critical edge at Smith & McLaurin. The company's specialty is labels for retailers in Europe, Australia, and New

Cause & Defect

Published: May 1, 2007, By By Edward D. Cohen Edward D. Cohen Consulting Inc.
Coating defects are defined as the lack of something necessary for completeness or adequacy or as an imperfection that impairs worth or utility. Unfortunately,

Video Inspection System Enhances Operator Proficiency

Published: September 17, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Fife Corp. announces key enhancements to its InPrint Video web inspection system to help operators quickly identify printing errors while the press is running.

Getting it Right, the First Time

Published: December 31, 2004, By Debbie Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
Sorting good from bad is a pretty basic part of any manufacturing process, and according to Bob Chiricosta, marketing manager at Cognex, Natick, MA, that’s why most converters begin the process of investigating web inspection.

Futec to Show Latest Advances in Automated Web Inspection at Drupa

Published: February 23, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Futec plans to show its latest in automated web inspection equipment at Drupa this year, including the EasyMax, KaleidoEye, and the MaxEye. Visit Futec at futec.co.uk.

Leading Converter in India Reports Benefits of AVT Investment

Published: September 3, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Paper Products Limited (PPL) of India reports an increase and decrease in waste, resulting from the installation of automatic defect detection systems from Israel-based Advanced Vision Technology (AVT).

Turning Defects into Perfection

Published: September 1, 2002, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
Rotoflex-Quix ensures print quality with AVT detection systems.

Want the Most Out of Your System? Knowledge Is Power!

Published: September 1, 2002, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
The phrase knowledge is power might be a bit clich, but when it comes to inspection and defect detection systems, industry leaders agree converters must

Web Line Knowledge Offers a Competitive Advantage

Published: February 1, 2002, By Timothy J. Walker, TJ Walker & Assoc. Inc.
Web lines are the backbone of the converting industry the equipment used in converting paper, film, foil, and other webs into valued product. In this

Anilox Roll Inspection: So Simple, So Important

Published: January 1, 2002, By Dan Foy, Harper Corp. of America
Despite the amount of technology that goes into the manufacture of a laser-engraved, ceramic anilox roll, the inspection and care given this precision

BST Pro Mark Inspects on Clemson's Comco

Published: December 4, 2001, By PFFC Staff
ELMHURST, IL--BST Pro Mark has donated a web inspection system to Clemson University. reports the co. Installed on the universitiy's Comco (comcointl.com)

MD Wrinkle Formation Causes and Cures

Published: November 1, 2001, By William E. Hawkins, Film Handling Solutions Ltd.
MD (machine-direction) wrinkle problems (sometimes called tin canning) still plague many converters and/or film suppliers. The two main contributing parameters

More Causes, More Cures For Web Scratches

Published: August 1, 2001, By William E. Hawkins, Film Handling Solutions Ltd.
Last month I wrote that idler rolls (in high-speed processes) do not always turn at web speed even though they have sufficient wrap and free-turning bearings,

Slitter Savvy: Visual Roll Defects & Remedies

Published: August 1, 2001
Poor starts: There are obvious differences in appearance between the paper near the core and the remainder of the roll. Remedies: Tighten web before fastening

Web Scratch Solution: Regulate Your Running Rolls

Published: July 1, 2001, By William E. Hawkins, Film Handling Solutions Ltd.

Driven rolls also may scratch the web surface, even though they are very accurately speed-controlled.

Small Inspection Light Proves to Be a Shining Star

Published: March 1, 2001, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Unilux creates a hand-held inspection light for Amgraph Packaging that is not only bright enough but convenient and durable as well.

Inspection System Balances Print Quality with Economy

Published: January 1, 2001, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
A 1998 acquisition gave the Teich Group a foothold in Poland. Now, the addition of an AVT print defect detection system on a Schiavi press is saving time, reducing waste, and enhancing print quality.

The Need to Know Drives Pharma Labeling Market

Published: January 1, 2001, By Stanley Sacharow, Contributing Editor

As a supplier of inserts, outserts, and labels, PCI Services rides the pharmaceutical boom in Puerto Rico. With more than 50 pharmaceutical firms operating in Puerto Rico (pop. 3.7 million), domestic package component supply is booming. Enjoying that boom is PCI Services, a Cardinal Health co.

Press Adds Flexibility of Film to Paper Operation

Published: July 1, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
After more than 20 years of converting paper-based packaging materials, Saugerties Packaging is discovering the benefits of "being flexible"flexible packaging

Vision-Based System Wins the Battle Against Defects

Published: January 1, 2000, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
The technology currently being developed and utilized by the Israeli military is among the most sophisticated in the world. The transfer of this technology

Video web inspection goes quickly from luxury to necessity.

Published: November 1, 1996, By Mykytiuk, Andrew
What happens when an inspector discovers a defect at the rewind station? If the defect is a major one, the entire job may be thrown into the dumpster

Web-inspection system supports label operation

Published: August 1, 1996, By Boyle, Edward
A TruColor Video web-inspection system is bringing multiple benefits, including higher quality, to Label America.According to one of the cornerstones

Video web inspection: the view from the press floor.

Published: October 1, 1995, By Donberg, Deborah
Press operators from three converting companies talk about their experiences with video web inspection and what it means to find the right equipment.The

Future of video inspection systems seems bright.

Published: July 1, 1995, By Thome, John D.
This is the final installment of a three-part series on video web inspection. This month's article focuses on how to select the right system and manufacturer

Buyer beware when comparing video systems

Published: June 1, 1995, By Thome, John D.
This is the second in a three-part series on video web inspection. The series will present the technological basics, define concepts and principals essential

Building quality into the web printing process

Published: May 1, 1995, By Thome, John D.
This is the first in a three-part series on video web inspection. The series will present the technological basics, define concept and principals essential

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