Convertec to unveil digital Braille printing unit

Sweden-based Convertec will unveil its new modular unit for digital Braille printing for labels at Labelexpo Europe 2011 in Brussels in September. The unit, called DigiBraille, has a modular design that can be retrofitted to any printing press or converting line for either in-line or off-line Braille production. The central impression design allows booklets and labels to be printed with greater accuracy while also inspection is done on the same drum.

The CI unit was possible to make due to an innovative printing head design. The smaller printing head also allows for increased speed and tighter tolerances. The basic software for the new DigiBraille module can handle up to twelve labels across the web, printing up to twenty-four text lines of Braille simultaneously. The extended software can handle upload of PDF´s and XML data to avoid operator programming errors.

A separate camera inspection system is available that can cross-check the printed Braille text image against a master image. If any errors occur, they can be marked and taken out further down the process.

‘We continue to improve our technology and the tests made so far have exceeded our expectations,’ said the company in a statement. ‘DigiBraille makes it now possible to produce digital Braille Inline in printing presses and converting lines with greatly reduced costs.’

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