Atlantic Zeiser adds inline camera control system to BrailleJet

Atlantic Zeiser, supplier of digital printing and coding systems, has introduced Braille Vision, a new inline camera control system for its BrailleJet printing solution for Braille.

BrailleJet’s new micro valve technology, developed by the Swiss supplier Gyger, enables Braille letters to be printed with an UV curable high-viscosity ink to achieve immediate fixation of the dots. One print head prints two Braille lines simultaneously and it is possible to increase the print width by seamless stitching of additional heads.

The technical challenges of printing and personalizing packaging with Braille is an important industry issue – by October 2010, all medicines sold through retailers in the European Union must have Braille marking on the packaging to accommodate the needs of blind and visually challenged people.

Ralf Hipp, vice president digital printing & coding solutions, commented: ‘At trade shows and industry events, we receive a lot of queries from labeling companies, package printers and product marketing people who are struggling to find the right solution to meet these requirements. Their concerns are not only technical, but also cost, ease of use and flexibility. Our response is to provide a compact-sized, full-featured solution that covers all the bases, while providing the option to integrate the latest technologies, such as Braille Vision.’

The company claims that BrailleJet offers a number of advancements over technologies previously reserved to produce Braille fonts for commercial or industrial applications. Problems with silkscreen printing, like expensive set-up costs, or the need for a dryer and lack of transparency with the ink, are reportedly eliminated. Relief embossing is limited only to carton and new embossing tools are required for each job, increasing time and cost. 

Thomas Stenkamp, product manager digital printing & coding solutions, notes that flexibility is of paramount importance. ‘BrailleJet is supplied as a complete flexible system solution that includes the printing module and UV dryer. Best of all, it offers an excellent value as well as a compact design that fits into most existing production environments. Braille Vision can be easily integrated for inline production process monitoring and is our answer to our customers' demands for 100% quality control.’

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