Esko shows plate inspection and automation at Labelexpo India

Karan Talwar, Esko sales director for South Asia, said: ‘Today’s challenging and volatile market conditions mean that label converters face tremendous pressures, with an ever-growing need for accuracy, consistency and efficiency. We are excited to demonstrate our latest innovations, from our CDI Crystal XPS flexo platemaking solution through to our AVT print inspection technologies, so that visitors can see for themselves how Esko solutions empower label professionals to improve ways of working, eradicate waste and optimize operational processes.’ 

 

With cloud-based workflow automation, complete integration with MIS is possible throughout the entire prepress workflow. So now all processes are connected - from design, editing and color accuracy through to customer feedback and approvals with WebCenter.  

 

At the heart of the Esko booth will be the CDI 4835 and XPS Crystal 4260. in combination with the new Flexo Engine module. 

 

The CDI Crystal XPS is said to reduce manual steps by 50 percent and errors by 50 percent and operator time by as much as 73 percent. Boosted by Print Control Wizard software - latest release now includes additional X-Rite color profiling, reducing the number of print trials for press fingerprinting. 

 

‘With every inch of printed substrate that ends up in the waste bin being an inch too many, print inspection solutions are also playing an increasingly important role for today’s labels businesses. As more converters continue their digital transformation journey, print inspection with advanced process control, quality assurance and press control is helping drive waste down. This means print operators not only improve their overall print efficiency, but also enjoy a positive impact on the bottom line,’ Talwar said. 

 

Esko will emphasize the benefit of automated processes by demonstrating its AVT Helios line at Labelexpo India.  

 

Automatic 100 percent inspection system designed for labels and other narrow web printing applications, the Helios system automatically inspects the printed web for defects. Esko has more than 3,000 installations worldwide of the Helios system.