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Print defect detection systems

Advanced Vision Technology Ltd. is dedicated to bringing the printing industry to a level of automation that other industry segments, including pre-press. The company has developed integrated solutions for improving print quality via on-line automatic monitoring, inspection, alert, and other vision-based press controls for both the Packaging printing and Labels Printing markets.

Application Range

AVT's flagship platform, PrintVision/Jupiter for Packaging Printing, is an advanced video-based inspection system that automatically detects defects in various types of printing processes. The system eliminates the need for human operator judgment to visually monitor and inspect print output.

For the Label Printing market, AVT developed the PrintVision/Helios, an automatic 100% inspection system for quality assurance workflow. The system can be mounted on press for in-line inspection or on a rewinder for post press handling.

Characterized by high sensitivity and ease of operation, the PrintVision family of systems dramatically increases output quality and management control while cutting material waste and enhancing labor efficiency.

Solution

Packaging Printing

Jupiter

PrintVision/Jupiter
Advanced Print Process Control Solution for Automatic Defect Detection

PrintVision/Jupiter introduces a new generation of process control platform for automatic print defect detection. This unique platform deploys advanced innovative technologies developed expressly to meet growing customer demands. PrintVision/Jupiter, with its Advanced Automatic Inspection software module and new ergonomic design, draws on the field-proven experience of industry leader, AVT.

Apollo

PrintVision/Apollo
100% Quality Assurance For Finishing Equipment and More!

PrintVision/Apollo is a direct solution for 100% Quality Assurance (QA) from press through post-press stages. Now you can create a total QA solution, from surface detection through your printing, lamination and slitting processes. PrintVision/Apollo was designed with an in-depth knowledge of your industry and challenges in mind. It helps you deliver a full quality certified product to your customers while maintaining your competitiveness in the market.

Argus

PrintVision/Argus
A Combined Solution for Process Control and 100% Quality Assurance Print Inspection

In today’s competitive markets, quality and price are what differentiate you from the competition. You have to consistently provide top quality, while reducing costs. Waste reduction and elimination of customer rejection are objectives that drive quality printers worldwide. PrintVision/Argus is a unique and effective combination of Process Control and 100% Quality Assurance technologies. It captures both process and random print problems before they result in waste and customer rejection, slashing your cost of quality to the minimum.

Label Printing

Helios

PrintVision/Helios
Automatic 100% Inspection for Label Printing

100% is quite a statement.
Promise your customers 100% Quality Assurance, strive to really deliver on it, and see profits rise while waste shrivels. Now it's possible. In the challenging Label Printing market, particularly in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications, where every letter of the fine print counts - PrintVision/Helios integrates into the critical stages of your workflow.

Just where you need it.

Full workflow support from printing to delivery

During run-time. Automatically detecting every defect according to your specifications, to oversee every detail of the web. For brand images, and fine print labels, this is the best way to capture defects before they can cause waste. You preset the run at the quality threshold you prefer, getting exactly what you need for full control.

You can count on PrintVision/Helios to take everything automatically. The system recognizes every label contour and characters areas.

On the rewinder or other finishing equipment, at critical junctures before delivery to the client, PrintVision/Helios provides an Automatic Quality Assurance Station. The system is linked directly to the finishing equipment, allowing clear and fix control of the roll.

Now when you upgrade your rewinder with the PrintVision/Helios to an Automatic Inspection Table, you gain impeccable Quality Assurance. Right before delivery. There couldn't be a more critical time!

Just how you need it.

Moving Up to A Real 100% Quality Assurance

You don't miss anything even when you analyze a defect.

PrintVision/Helios moves defective labels to the operator's location, while continuing to inspect at all times. It captures and registers defects while simultaneously continuing its detection tasks.

Less need for mechanical buffers

PrintVision/Helios doesn't stop inspection even when a defect is traced and the rewinder stops. With the PrintVision/Helios digital defect buffer you can view defects versus master at any time.

Just when you need it.

Your Answer to Competition

PrintVision/Helios delivers measurable benefits in a market where competition is fierce. Pressure on prices, on the one hand; higher quality demands on the other. PrintVision/Helios addresses these realities by lowering waste, and making every delivery a showcase of impeccable quality.

Use your PrintVision/Helios quality report as your Guarantee for Quality.

Just how you need it

Detects Print and Production Defects, Tailored to the Label Printers Needs