46 | Grafotronic“The cameras control movement of the servo motors on each module, both during job setup and while the job is running. To operate in full automation mode the IQ system only requires small cross marks printed between the label lanes and edge registration marks”development manager at Grafotronic: ‘We set up in a blink of an eye. Roll change, wanted to bring to the table simple plug fexo printing, semi-rotary die-cutting and and play automation. The IQ technology slitting, all is done and checked with a A camera controls fexo station and die-cut locationmeans we can set the converting line up tolerance below +/- 0,1 mm.’fully automatically without the need for The IQ-equipped DCL2 machine at the an operator, and then we can monitor the Aspire event completed a fully automated machine automatically during operation, job setup including varnish, die-cut and just using those simple marks. We do not slitting with just 2-3m of waste.need a barcode or a workfow system, only ‘But very important is that this those simple printed marks run the entire automation acts stand-alone and without automation program.’ any IT knowledge needed by the operator,’ Toksvaerd continues: ‘Grafotronic says Toksvaerd. ‘All the information it IQ is all about no more manual side needs is printed on the roll-edge marks and adjustments, no more manual register die-cutting registration marks. Then it runs sensor settings, and no more depending itself.’on the individual operator when it comes Modularity is at the heart of Grafotronic’s to set up times, waste and product quality. converting systems. ‘We do not have a Grafotronic IQ takes over all the manual base machine – every single module is adjustments, and station by station is being stand-alone,’ says Toksvaerd. ‘So after Smart camera controlling slitting operationFrom Prepress to Discover the latest innovations to enhance Finishingyour processes »New TubeScan eagle view: Print inspection A compact system that at all stages of combines 100% inspection with web viewing featuring production14 µm resolution.»Job change on the ? y – for zero downtime when printing several jobs on one roll. and many more new features ...www.bst.elexis.groupCome and see TubeScan perform in real production environments at Labelexpo Stand 3D40labelsandlabeling.com