AVT inspection incorporated in new HP Indigo 20000

The integration of AVT’s automated workflow enables complete quality and process control over the wide variety of packaging application and substrates that the press is capable of printing and handling. Installed on the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press, the PrintVision/Apollo provides 100 percent inline job quality validation, comparing fix image, variable data, print color and many other features to the job PDF/database as well as to the desired quality reference. As a result, it enables 100 percent quality assurance while reducing waste and increasing productivity. In parallel, the system automatically records all quality information for process improvements, quality assurance and downstream automatic defective material removal. 

This integration is another result of the longstanding relationship between HP Indigo and AVT. Another example is ZeroSet, developed by AVT in collaboration with HP Indigo and Esko. ZeroSet automates inspection, enabling converters to achieve the highest quality inspection of printing jobs without any need for inspection set-up or press stop. ZeroSet is available for both HP Indigo 20000 customers and HP Indigo WS6600 customers.

‘We are delighted to launch our integrated PrintVision/Apollo 100 percent automatic inspection solution to the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press,’ said Gal Shamri, vice president of corporate business development for AVT. ‘It is a direct response to our customers’ need to enable complete quality and process control for short runs and digital printing workflow. The integrated solution was first introduced at the HP Indigo Worldwide VIP Event in Israel earlier this year and received very positive feedback from printers, who recognized its value to production efficiency and competitiveness.’

‘The global flexible packaging market is growing steadily, alongside higher demand for shorter run lengths, shorter lead time and higher print quality,’ said Simon Lewis, strategic marketing director, Indigo Division, HP. ‘By working with our partners, such as AVT, to enable customers to inspect every job no matter the run length, we are launching the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press as a true end-to-end production solution.’