Change of management at Nyquist Systems

In 2011, Krebs proposed using matrix cameras for print inspection instead of the costly line scan cameras previously used for this purpose.

With this technology, the remarkably compact TubeScan inspection system revolutionized the label market by enabling a cost-optimized entry into 100 percent inspection.

Its performance closely rivals the inspection quality of systems relying on line scan cameras, depending on the application.

Nyquist Systems' innovations have significantly driven inspection technology, e.g., an inspection of printed fluorescent ink using UV light, Delta-E monitoring, dynamic job change, an inspection of variable data, or the complete QLink workflow from pre-press to finishing.

Since 2013, BST has been handling the distribution of the systems, and in 2020, Nyquist Systems became part of the Elexis group. Today, printing companies have more than 2,800 TubeScan inspection systems worldwide – both in the narrow web sector and on presses up to 1,700 mm web width.

'BST TubeScan is the technology leader, Nyquist Systems is in an excellent position,' said Krebs. 'Now it is time to pass the torch to younger hands. The new team lineup will allow us to focus even more on the innovations that the market demands and to keep pace with the company's growth.'

Barthelme has over 21 years of experience in the printing industry, including a critical role as chief operations officer at Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica in Tavazzano near Milan, where he spent five and a half years.

'With Joachim Barthelme, we have gained an experienced manager with proven industry knowledge,' commented Alexander Heck, CEO of Elexis Group.