BOBST’s ACCUCHECK system provides 100% inline quality inspection and automatic calibration for label production, addressing key challenges in modern label printing. By reducing downtime and improving efficiency, the system aims to ensure consistent quality while minimizing waste.
Benjamin Carron, Technology Product Marketing Director at BOBST, explains how ACCUCHECK is shaping the industry.
Inline Quality Control
“ACCUCHECK is BOBST’s proprietary solution for inline quality control in label production,” Carron says. “With printing speeds reaching up to 100m per minute, even a single nozzle malfunction can result in thousands of defective labels. ACCUCHECK integrates automatic calibration and 100% inspection to detect imperfections, reducing waste and reliance on skilled operators.”
Boosting Efficiency
The system automates calibration and inspection, significantly cutting setup times. “Downtime can be reduced by up to 90%, translating to nearly 44 hours saved per month,” Carron notes. This automation allows for faster production cycles and greater machine productivity.
Maintaining Quality Standards
ACCUCHECK ensures consistent label quality by using high-performance cameras capable of detecting defects as small as 0.15 mm² and color variations of just 1 ΔE. “Operators can start printing as usual, and ACCUCHECK initiates the inspection process automatically,” Carron adds.
Reducing Waste and Costs
The system minimizes material waste and reprints, contributing to cost reductions. “By streamlining setup and preventing defects, ACCUCHECK enhances profitability in label production,” he explains.
Real-Time Quality Reports
Post-inspection, the system generates real-time quality reports via BOBST Connect, a cloud-based platform. These reports provide data on accepted and rejected labels, detected defects, and overall production quality.
Seamless Integration
ACCUCHECK integrates with BOBST’s All-in-One ecosystem, enabling a fully automated production process. “It eliminates the need for highly skilled operators while ensuring efficiency and consistency,” Carron states.
Automated Calibration
The system automates key calibration tasks, including color uniformity and nozzle compensation. “Without ACCUCHECK, these processes could lead to a full shift of machine downtime. With it, downtime is reduced to two hours,” Carron explains.
By integrating automation and precision control, BOBST’s ACCUCHECK system enhances quality and efficiency in label production, supporting converters in meeting industry demands.