From Image to Panorama

On the video system side, converters will find a nearly blinding array of upgrades. "What was popular two years ago in lower grade inspection systems at low prices is being replaced with the latest technology," says Karen Huber, director, global sales at PC Industries. A sampling

TruColor Video Systems' 1000 Series system for narrow-web applications now features a smaller camera housing (4" x 9" x 12") for inspection in tighter spots on-press. A higher-end "Program Scan" feature has been added to its mid-range 2000 Series, allowing users to program up to 36 camera positions. The 2000 Series' camera has been upgraded to a 570 image line, three chip device, providing resolution that pays off in expanded fields of view. Additionally, TruColor's 4000 Series system has moved to a networkable Windows NT operating system.