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TruColor Vision Systems, Inc., 800/277-8287, fax: 706/845-6972.

This co. provides a new interface design in the Windows NT operating platform. In conjunction with a flat panel LCD type touch-screen interface, the operator can call upon productive enhancing features on the new 4000 Series models that can include: full closed-loop, auto-register control for establishing and setting color-register on press. This new register control feature offers converters much faster set-up times and reduces waste due to registration error, says co.

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NANOsystems, LLC, 770/297-8188, fax: 770/297-8180, www.nanosystemsllc.com

This co. provides an online system that continuously trend-counts gels and specks by size category. Separate alarm limits for counts of each size of gel and speck can be set. Catastrophic defects can be mapped for removal at the converting operation. Defect statistics and roll maps are provided. Roll maps are used to find and remove defects and statistical trend data is used to isolate cause of defects and optimize maintenance scheduling.

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Shimpo Instruments, 800/237-7079, fax: 630/924-0342, www.shimpoinst.com

PT-311A, 315A, 315AEB are stroboscopes specially designed for narrow web printing. They are equipped with rugged aluminum construction, along with easy-to-use controls, and universal mounting points, which provides convenient web inspection devices.

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Unilux, Inc., 201/712-1266, fax: 201/712-1366, www.unilux.com

Sentry is a second-generation surface inspection lighting system for quality control. The system is intended for permanent installation on continuous web production lines. The system emphasizes minimal and simplified maintenance through modular design. It features 35 percent greater light output than the previous model, snap-in lamp assembly, uniform light coverage and lockable internal controls.

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Deacro Industries Ltd., 905/564-6566, fax: 905/564-6533, www.deacro.com

The DA530 is a fully automatic inspection slitter. Standard features on this system include center or center-surface winding capability, turreted rewind, glueless auto-cut and transfer system and speeds of 0 to 750 fpm. The extended web path and central splice table make the DA530 ideal for web inspection/editing. Optional features include diecutting, auto-core feeding, strobes for inspection and the capacity for 0.5 to 6 in. ID cores.

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AccuWeb, Inc., 608/223-0625, fax: 608/223-0074, www.accuweb.com

New ultrasonic-array edge detectors can monitor web width variations up to 22.4 in. Accurate web widths and position measurements are possible when the array detectors are combined with the co.'s Micro 4000™ NET controller and web width monitor software. The controller can be programmed to trigger alarms when the web drifts laterally beyond preset limits. A three-button remote station provides a simple operator interface to allow quick set-up of all tolerance and limit settings.

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Systronics, Inc., 770/449-7776, fax: 770/449-0399, www.systronics-inc.com

The Smart Camera SVS-2000XF is a web/surface inspection system. With 15,000 line per second scan rate, the video acquisition and processing is performed at 40MHz throughput. The detection of micron-sized defects is found at high line speeds. A defect is captured or snapshot for archiving and can later be reviewed. Open architecture for communication to a host computer, PLC or network is also featured.

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Quad/Tech Inc., 414/246-7500, fax: 414/246-5170, www.qtiworld.com

The Web Guidance System 4000 eliminates the need to manually adjust web guides during makeready. It automatically calculates the web width and moves the web in the desired location. An operator control station (OCS) displays the carriage displacement and movements made. The OCS reduces the number of control stations needed on the press by allowing control of up to 10 web guides from a single OCS. It is equipped with an electromechanical offset pivot guide.

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AVT Inc., 770/928-6491, fax: 770/591-8197, www.avt-inc.com

The PrintVision/Apollo-Label, an automatic, 100% quality assurance system for labels and narrow-web printing applications, inspects all kinds of printed materials for defects and imperfections. It can be integrated with a rewinder and other finishing equipment to form a combined automatic-inspection station or can be mounted on a label press for online quality assurance. The Print-Vision/Apollo-Label is linked to the finishing equipment control, enabling the operator to clean and fix the roll before it reaches the end-user. A new optional color LCCD camera for the PrintVision/ Apollo-Label solutions offers a new dimension to the level of quality control available.

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Eltromat Electronics Inc., 757/487-8849, fax: 757/487-9272.

This co. offers web video systems with high resolution to display print accurately. Other features include 17X zoom for looking at dot structure and close-up of defects; 1 or 2 cameras as well as a pair of TTB cameras for Top to Bottom register display as superimposed images; split screen; job memory; stored masters for comparison with live print; varnish and cold seal detection; choice of camera movement automatically from impression to impression or to random locations; zoom and iris presetting; and multiple monitors.

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