126 | Labelexpo Europe 2023 – Workflow and inspection“WE’RE PREDICTING THAT PRINT WILL BE DIGITALIZED IN THE NEAR FUTURE – THE LIKES OF CHATGPT AND OTHER AI TOOLS WILL ONLY STRENGTHEN IT. DON’T FEAR IT, EMBRACE IT. IT CAN HELP YOU MAKE MORE MONEY”This is a very easy way to make an educated decision on what lines: M entry-level, L modular and H high-resolution inspection. plates to choose, what plates to use, and what plates to destroy.’ All models are suitable for new or existing equipment and can be linked in workfows. The company also offers a range of apps for enhancing the functions of the camera. It also introduced a COLOR MANAGEMENTRepeating the same color, regardless of the print process and print quick job change technology for 100 percent inspection of short job is a crucial step for label converters. Suppliers in this realm also production runs. This PDF-driven process enables automatic kept an eye on automation. setup and inspection from the frst copy in digital printing and ColorConsulting showcased its color and ink management converting lines. technology. The company also unveiled InkWeigh version 6.0 with GTI Graphic Technology showcased its D50 LED color viewing a new ‘Smart Traceability’ feature allowing tracking of production systems, which all conform to the ISO 3664:2009 viewing batches including orders, leftovers and warehouse locations. standard.GSE unveiled software and dispensing solutions for fully The company demonstrated a PDV-3e desktop viewer with automated ink and color management in label printing. SE Ink dimming. PDV desktop viewers have a hinged design that allows Manager provides technology for automating every ink-related step for easy set-up, transport, and storage. A lower luminaire and side in the print house. It features programs for purchasing, inventory walls are available as options. control, reusing press returns, ink batch tracing, color formulations Re SpA launched at Labelexpo Europe ReVision Net, a web and management reports. GSE also showcased its Colorsat ink viewing and control system integrated with compact high-quality dispensing systems, which blend accurate spot color on-demand, cameras and a 16X Zoom feature. The company also introduced while cutting out waste, errors and delays in color preparation, and its web guiding systems, tension control systems, pneumatic and potentially reduce ink consumption by up to 30 percent. electromagnetic powder brakes, safety chucks, pneumatic air shafts and friction shafts.Unilux presented UniPrint, a web inspection system. UniPrint INSPECTION SYSTEMSAxicon Auto ID promoted the Axicon 15000 series of 2D and linear features touch-screen operation and users can choose between barcode verifers. The 15200 and 15500 models can measure and a standard software package or an upgraded Pro version with grade the quality of DPM (direct part marked) symbols, as well as advanced inspection features. Unilux also offers over 45 models of conventionally printed 2D matrix codes, such as Data Matrix, QR stroboscopic lights for surface inspection, ranging from portable Code, GS1 DataMatrix, and GS1 QR Code, as well as PDF417. battery-powered units to wide-area fxed-mount units.Baldwin launched its upgraded Guardian PQV 4.0 with a new Wizard-iQ Interface. Wizard-iQ can set up a repeatable process AUTOMATION ARENA with a few clicks, lowering the barrier of entry for new employees. PQV 4.0 incorporates automated-Delta-E color monitoring and The Automation Arena at Labelexpo Europe 2023 put a both single- and dual-sided 100 percent print quality inspection.spotlight on a ‘lights out’ production with a dedicated feature BST showed its BST TubeScan Eagle View 100 percent inspection that showed an automated workfow from fle creation to system. BST also demonstrated dynamic job changes in realistic digital printing, converting and inspection.production environments where multiple jobs are printed on one The participants were Cerm, Esko, Xeikon, Kurz, Grafotronic roll. TubeScan automatically detects the new job and retrieves and Fedrigoni Self-Adhesive. As well as automated setup and the corresponding master image in real-time without stopping inspection of both printing and converting processes, the the press.Cerm MIS collected real-time information via a Cloud portal DecoSystem presented a full range of inspection systems. which visitors could monitor on their smart devices. Cerm Sentinel is a 100 percent print inspection system including color demonstrated the printing of closing labels on each roll on the control, 2D and 3D code grading and variable data verifcation. The turret rewinder.Sentinel Workfow option enables connection between the press Equipment on the stand included the Esko Automation and rewinder to minimize waste and monitor production. Scandiff2 Engine prepress software; a Xeikon TX500 digital press proof software identifes pre-press issues early in the work cycle. with Kurz inline digital metallization module; Grafotronic Multilabel is optimized for pharmaceutical labels and includes the DCL2 converter with new IQ workfow automation and fully Sentinel print inspection system and numbering inkjet system. automatic turret; Esko AVT 100 percent automated print Durst Group introduced Hawk Eye technology, which uses inspection system; and Boon-tech Velox automatic core camera vision systems and artifcial intelligence to automate print cutter. The labels were printed on a sustainable media by quality and signifcantly reduce set-up time and waste, resulting in Fedrigoni Self-Adhesive.enhanced effciency and a more competitive total cost of owners (TCO) for the RSC platform presses.Nikka Research showed the Alis camera used for optical Next up, read about plates and platemaking as our Labelexpo inspection on printing presses and rewinders. The Alis cameras Europe 2023 review continuescover web widths from 250 to 880mm and are offered in three labelsandlabeling.com