AVT unveils automation developments at Labelexpo Europe

AVT is showcasing systems for automation and efficiency supporting Industry 4.0 production environments at Labelexpo Europe.

AVT unveils automation developments at Labelexpo Europe

By connecting AVT to pre-production tools – such as management information systems (MIS) or Esko’s Automation Engine – printers can define and control cross-plant quality standards, monitor production floor key performance indicators (KPIs), uncover potential improvements, aggregate data and benchmark against defined targets.

Another featured system is AVT’s SpectraLab II, an in-line, automatic spectral measurement system compliant with X-Rite’s ISO-compliant XRGA metrology standard, certifying the system's ability to optimize color measurement across multivendor networks, among other allowances.

AVT is also participating in Labelexpo Europe's Automation Arena, where two start-to-finish lines demonstrate – via compatible partner systems – complete digital and conventional printing life-cycles from job creation through pre-press, printing, finishing and invoicing. 

AVT showcases additional Industry 4.0 developments at its stand, including demos of the company’s forthcoming iCenter Platform, a next-generation cloud-based system that empowers printers to manage and control quality and production standards for facilities around the world - ensuring global consistency. Through iCenter, printers can set cross-site quality standards, auto-analyze PDF files for inspection, and utilize business intelligence from the production floor with seamless connectivity to MIS and pre-press solutions for optimized, automated workflows.

AVT also exhibits its SpectraLab II, a new generation of in-line, automatic spectral measurement for nearly any application, including transparent flexible, paper, cartons, etc.  Offering compact design, advanced color workflow management and improved in-line-to-off-line measurement correlation, SpectraLab II meets color specialist X-Rite's ISO-compliant XRGA Standard for the graphic arts industry. Based on SpectraLab, with more than 30 packaging and label customers worldwide, and AVT’s Clarios, which is used on over 800 in-line color systems throughout the world, AVT’s color management system offers real-time spectral measurements like LAB, DeltaE and dot gain.

For the first time at Labelexpo Europe, AVT demonstrates Helios D (digital), a 100 percent automatic inspection system specifically designed to address digital printing challenges such as missing nozzles, ink drips and color uniformity – all in real time. Another key tool to reducing waste, enhancing production and making process monitoring comprehensive, Helios S Turbo is installed on HP Indigo 8000 label press.  A similarly streamlining AVT system, Apollo 20K, is shown on an HP Indigo 20000 packaging press.

AVT also recently introduced Jet-IQ, a closed loop system that allows digital printers to gain a competitive advantage through enhanced print quality at high speeds, reduced press down time, and full reporting capabilities. At Labelexpo Europe, visitors can see the system in action on a Mark Andy digital press, as well as a Gallus Labelfire.

Jaron Lotan, president and CEO of AVT, said: ‘Now that AVT is part of the Danaher family of companies, we have even more opportunities to work with strategic partners to collaborate on interconnected, “linked” solutions that automate workflow while providing insight into production behaviors. As a solutions provider who has always seen advanced metrics and quality control as key components for comprehensive inspection, this leaves AVT well-positioned for the Industry 4.0 revolution.’