Ensuring Product Quality with Advanced Print Quality Inspection: Verification of Coding and Variable Data
Product labeling is subject to strict regulations across many industries. For consumers, it is essential that all critical information remains clear and legible. Printing or labeling errors can lead to serious consequences, including product recalls or compliance issues. Especially in sectors such as food and pharmaceuticals, comprehensive print quality inspection is now indispensable. It enables the verification of various codes such as batch numbers, GTIN, EAN, barcodes, and DMCs, as well as the validation of variable data including expiry dates, LOT numbers, and serial numbers — ensuring consistent product quality and regulatory compliance.
- Product Label Verification
- Logo, Pictogram, and Symbol Quality Inspection
- 1D and 2D Code Decoding and Verification
- Variable Data Verification
Applications of Print Quality Inspection
Print quality inspection is a crucial process that can vary greatly depending on the industry and specific production workflow. From the food industry to pharmaceuticals — and from simple print jobs to complex printing processes — the requirements for print inspection can differ significantly.
This is where Edge.Print comes in. Thanks to its modular hardware and software architecture, our system can be flexibly adapted to existing process parameters. Regardless of your specific printing process, we can design an optimal solution precisely tailored to your needs.
Our advanced print quality inspection application, Edge.Print, can be integrated into almost any printing machine and is designed to adapt to the unique requirements of various materials, shapes, and printing techniques. From cardboard and corrugated board to plastic, PET, and even metallic surfaces — Edge.Print is capable of inspecting a wide range of materials with maximum precision and efficiency, no matter the industry or process parameters.
In addition, Edge.Print can inspect a variety of materials and products — whether continuous webs, labels, or formed items such as cans, cups, and tubes. Edge.Print provides reliable and precise print quality inspection for all types of printed materials and products.
Where?
- Printing Machines
- Rotary Die Cutters
- Inline Machines
- Label Printers
- Labeling Systems
- Space-Saving Integration Inside the Printer Itself
What?
- Missing or Incomplete Prints
- Incorrect or Defective Prints
- Color Variations / Color Deviations
- Print Misalignment
- Streaks, Lines, or Smudges
- ...and many more print defects
How?
- Line or Area Scan Cameras
- High-Intensity Industrial Lighting
- Hybrid Approach: Traditional Image Processing Combined with Deep Learning
- Available as PC-Based or Smart Camera Solution
Edge.Print – Combining Classical Image Processing and AI for Optimized Print Quality Inspection and Efficient Defect Detection
- Enhanced Defect Detection: By leveraging deep learning, complex patterns and subtle anomalies can be detected that conventional image processing often misses — leading to more accurate and reliable defect classification.
- Learning and Adaptability: Unlike conventional approaches, deep learning systems continuously learn from new data and adapt to process variations — ensuring ongoing improvement and consistent performance in dynamic printing environments.
- Time Efficiency: Deep learning dramatically reduces the time required to train new layouts, allowing rapid adaptation to new print jobs and boosting overall production efficiency.
- Automation: Deep learning enables the automation of many print inspection tasks — increasing efficiency, reducing manual effort, and lowering operational costs.
- Future-Proof: As a continuously evolving technology, deep learning keeps your print inspection process up to date — ensuring long-term reliability and state-of-the-art performance.
Edge.Trace – Track & Trace Solution for End-to-End Traceability
Edge.Trace is a tailored standard application developed to meet the demanding requirements of print quality inspection.
It provides comprehensive data and image storage capabilities along with advanced diagnostic tools.
With its intuitive web-based HMI, Edge.Trace ensures a seamless and user-friendly operation.
- Reliable Data Management for End-to-End Traceability
- Seamless Web Access to Image Data and Statistics from Anywhere
- Image Documentation Provides Full Transparency
- Full Traceability of Operator Inputs and Production Results
Ready to Optimize Your Printing Processes?
Take the next step in print quality — request your free Edge.Print demo today and experience the power of AI-based print inspection.
