Lake Image Systems unveils advanced print inspection systems

09.18.23

"Robust print inspection processes have become indispensable for label and packaging production workflows," says Martin Keats, managing director.

Lake Image Systems is showcasing its latest offerings in Hall 8 Stand A36. 

"As the demand for precise variable data on labels and packaging continues to surge, robust print inspection processes have become indispensable for label and packaging production workflows," says Martin Keats, MD at Lake Image Systems Ltd. 

At the show, the company is featuring:

DISCOVERY PQExpress: A cost-effective and easy-to-implement print quality inspection product, DISCOVERY PQExpress offers real-time print defect detection, encompassing missing labels, label matrix residue, die-cut errors, ink smudges, streaks, and surface imperfections such as creases, bubbling, and wrinkles. Its intelligent detection algorithms rapidly identify defects while minimising false alarms. Press operators can use the live display to quickly respond to print defects and production issues. Available in three web widths, DISCOVERY PQExpress arrives fully configured and supported, enhancing both efficiency and label print quality assurance.

DISCOVERY Roll Inspector: Positioned between a label or packaging web printer and rewinder, this all-in-one, inline print quality inspection system boasts advanced label inspection software tools and state-of-the-art cameras, including the latest linear scanning technology, DISCOVERY Maxscan. Designed to meticulously identify and flag print defects like ink spots, toner streaks, voids, colour variations, and image/barcode quality issues, the system also verifies barcodes, text, postal codes, MICR lines, sequence checks, alignment, data verification, and matching. It operates seamlessly in roll-to-roll, roll-to-sheet, and roll-to-fanfold setups, setting a new standard for label inspection precision.

Introducing DISCOVERY MSExpress: Designed for small to medium-scale label production environments requiring variable text, barcodes, and QR code validation, DISCOVERY MSExpress offers a compact and affordable solution. Equipped with a mini PC and a variety of camera options, DISCOVERY MSExpress ensures cost-effectiveness without compromising quality. At the event, DISCOVERY MSExpress will be mounted on a Web Techniques WT-35VS Table Top Rewinder, effortlessly inspecting and validating variable data on labels running at high speeds. This setup promises to instil confidence among customers and partners, maintaining the print accuracy and consistency of production label print runs.