HOD-HASHARON, Israel—AVT (Advanced Vision Technology Ltd)—a world leader in print automatic inspection, process control, quality assurance and color control for the packaging, label, folding carton, metal decoration and commercial print markets—has introduced an enhanced set of inspection and quality control solutions specifically designed for packaging applications. The company’s Turbo series, which includes Apollo Turbo, Argus Turbo and Argus E Turbo, provides valuable features including high resolution inspection, unsurpassed workflow support and job verification tailored to the needs of packaging production lines. The solutions further exemplify why more than half of the worldwide installations of automatic inspection/quality solutions are AVT technologies.
Though the new series offers a variety of benefits, it is named for its exceptionally fast and accurate vision system. The Turbo series’ vision technology affords highest possible resolution at previously unattainable production speeds for best in class inspection quality with no quantity compromise or lost data. Supported by a new dedicated LED illumination technology, the camera provides an unprecedented combination of high resolution, high volume quality control.
Another point of distinction for the Turbo series comes with its PDF job verification capabilities. AVT’s signature JobRef, which enables verification at the setup stage by automatically comparing the current job to the original, customer approved digital PDF file, has been modified to specifically address the needs of the packaging sector. This up front comparison results not only in improved accuracy—it reduces the chance of reprints due to mistake to almost zero—but also in shorter setup times, especially in cases of previously run jobs.
Other new modules incorporated into the Turbo series of inspection systems include:
- PrintFlow ll, a set of recently enhanced solutions that includes enhanced data collection and reporting abilities. Introducing a new user interface designed for touch screen monitors, new look and feel, new features and improved statistical tolls and visual aids, the module boosts reporting and quality assurance abilities to new levels
- PrintFlow Central serves as central storage for AVT’s PrintFlow database. It allows users to store, backup and monitor all aspects of print quality from one access point, regardless of site structure and location
- Quick set, offering fast, “zero setup” for repeating jobs
AVT’s new Turbo series of inspection solutions are attractive options for packaging printers in a wide range of segments—such as flexible packaging, folding cartons, and paper and foil conversion—across a broad range of worldwide markets, including food packaging, beverages, cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals, specialty items, paper and plastic bags, and commercial and semi commercial applications. The solutions can be utilized both on press or during the finishing process on rewinders, slitter rewinders and laminators.
“AVT is proud to launch the new higher speed Turbo line of products for the worldwide packaging market,” said Amir Sheinman, vice president of marketing for AVT. “We are certain that our customers will benefit from this release, allowing them to realize even greater value from our inspection portfolio and improve the overall productivity and efficiency of their manufacturing operations.”