SADDLE BROOK, N.J.—While LED inspection lights carry a higher initial cost than the strobe lights with Xenon lamps, they do not have the same replacement costs and can operate effectively even if some of the lamps burn out.
The system from the NYSCAN range of products guaranties X-label 100 percent inspection of its print production over the entire run time and web width.
GENT, Belgium—At the closing of drupa 2008, EskoArtwork signed Letter of Intent regarding the acquisition of Mikkelsen Graphic Engineering, Inc. (MGE), an industry leader of vision-controlled finishing solutions for cutting tables in the sign-making, screen-printing and digital printing marketplaces. The transaction, for which no financial details will be disclosed, is expected to close by end of July 2008. MGE is the developer of the patented i-cut® vision system. Its i-script™ workflow has become a de-facto international standard through its integration into the RIPs of all major digital flatbed presses. MGE has also been EskoArtwork’s distributor for the Kongsberg i-XL and i-XE digital converting tables
Boy, there’s a lot to inspection! In-line versus off-line, rewind versus press-mounted, the human eye versus video—these are only a few, but critical, considerations. There are various inspection systems on the market, some for use on the press, and some for use on the rewinder as the web is rewound. Each inspection system is designed to take certain actions when it detects a defect in the printed product. These defects can range from registration to incorrect characters. In addition, with brand protection emerging as a growing market niche, the ability to inspect microprinting and other security markings not visible to the naked eye is
Consumers are probably as smart as you think they are, and when it comes down to one vendor’s package versus another’s, they notice everything. They’ll notice print and graphics on the package that are out of registration, and they’ll definitely notice when the bar code isn’t printed correctly as they wait at the checkout for an item to scan properly. You’ll see it in your bottom line if the vendors to whom you print packaging aren’t completely happy with the end result, especially if what you printed doesn’t match what they approved at the tail end of press qualification. Today’s web inspection systems have
Operators can do more with less with inspection rewind systems. BRING UP THE subject of inspection rewinds and people don't automatically think Derek Jeter—for obvious reasons. But a closer look reveals it's not as far-fetched a comparison as some might believe. Jeter, the New York Yankees' short-stop, has earned several accolades for his all-around ball playing ability. He earned 1996 American League Rookie of the Year, 2000 World Series Most Valuable Player, 2000 All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, and 2002 ESPY Play of the Year. He's not flashy or cocky, but he's turned heads during his 10-year career for his consistency and aptitude, carrying
