Arden Software, global software company, which specialises in CAD and CAM software for the print and packaging industry has launched new features to its DotScan inspect system, which enhances the inspection quality of Braille on packaging.
The Arden Group of companies has supplied the original DotScan machinery for the past six years, but Arden Software has now helped support the development of new features within the machinery, bringing an enhanced version of the product to the market.
The innovative equipment measures the height and position of Braille dots on packaging to ensure they comply with European standards and are of the highest quality.
The enhanced features include the addition of an ultra-high resolution camera, and adopts advanced 3D measurement technology to scan the individual Braille dots.
Simon Usher, DotScan specialist at Arden Software, said: “The 3D measurement technology not only determines the presence and position of Braille characters, but also provides a complete visual analysis, highlighting in clear detail where any quality errors may have occurred.”
The DotScan machinery provides a comprehensive Braille review checking for presence, height, accuracy, composition and language of Braille dots. It uses a shape-from-shading technique to inspect samples in less than two seconds, virtually eliminating the risk of error when compared to visual or mechanical inspections.
The system can inspect Braille printing on folding boxes and embossing dies, and is effective from artwork proof to finished carton. It can also compare Braille quality in both PDF as well as simple text file formats in 18 languages.