Oosterhout, April 2016
- The IBS-100 (Intelligent Bar
Sensor - 100 % full inspection) is the first product to be launched following
the asset acquisition of INTRO International by Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC).
This unique, innovative system enables 100% full inspection and can be combined
with existing register and density measurement and control software from QIPC.
This means that image-based density control, colour register control and
perforation, cut-off control or side-lay control of the complete image can now
be done with 100% full inspection. For the convenience of operators, via
web-viewing, everything is fully visible during the printing process. The product
is the first of its kind worldwide: never before has a supplier been able to
combine so many functionalities in a single bar sensor. The first-ever joint
product developed by QIPC using INTRO International’s technology will be
showcased to a much wider audience at DRUPA 2016.
Packaging print and digital
print market
With the assets’ acquisition
of German-based INTRO International, QIPC aims to intensify its efforts in the
packaging and digital printing market. The introduction of the IBS-100
represents a first concrete step. “This is a move in the direction of the
packaging industry”, Brian Gajadhar reiterates. As manager of Research and
Development and IT at Q.I. Press Controls, he has been closely involved in the
development of the IBS-100. INTRO International's measurement system, which
gives 100% full inspection, must be integrated in QIPC's existing analysis and
control software. “Our analysis and control systems were already pretty good.
Needless to say, we wanted to keep all the intelligence which has enabled QIPC
to expand in the past. The colours still need to be measured. QIPC’s dependable
register measurement and control system has also been integrated into the
system. As clients are well accustomed with QIPC, this solution will allow
differences in colour and register to be managed without colour bar and
identifying marks; this information can now be retrieved from the printed
image. The same is true of perforation, cut-off control or side-lay control for
the complete image. The only difference now is that we have a unique measuring
instrument which is able to provide the hundred percent full inspection.”
The hundred percent full
inspection which the IBS-100 offers will be in an extremely high resolution.
“Every little error, every tiny drop of ink which is in the wrong place can be
pinpointed exactly with the IBS-100”,
says Brian Gajadhar enthusiastically. In addition to these minute errors, the
high resolution also functions to recognise small text and barcodes; paramount
in the disciplinary environment that is the packaging and digital printing
industry. “It is essential of course, to have a top-quality control screen for
a high-end measurement and control system. At the push of the button, every
printed page can be displayed on the screen in its entirety, with the operator
being able to zoom in on those areas that require attention. Any specific copy
can now be inspected in detail with this web-viewing option.”
Synergy benefits
QIPC's managing
director Menno Jansen is pleased that the results have become immediately
tangible. “It’s clear to see that the synergy between our know-how, our
Research & Development team and the experience of INTRO International has
had an immediate pay-off. Just like 20 years ago, we're launching a product
which is unique in the global market.” The IBS-100 is just the beginning. In
the future many interesting products and technologies of INTRO International
will be added to the product portfolio of QIPC. “Of course, investments will
have to be made to continue developing their other products. But as you can see
with the IBS-100, this is already delivering exciting end products.”
