Esko cuts Kongsberg cutting times with new camera

Esko is introducing a Flip-Side Camera for its Kongsberg cutting tables equipped with a feeder and stacker. The solution is said to save 20-30 minutes of manual set-up time typically required to ensure accurate cutting of corrugated board for in-store displays.

When using the Kongsberg feeder and stacker, the camera scans the underside of the sheet to locate registration marks, barcodes containing set-up instructions, and the corner of the sheet. It is then able to cut and crease accurately by calculating where the registration marks are in reference to the corner, with limited or no operator intervention. The solution will be on show at Fespa 2018, where Esko is inviting visitors to ‘Take the Fastlane’ for their businesses by collecting a suitcase on its stand and begin a journey to improved productivity. Geert De Proost, Esko’s director solutions marketing, said: “We continue to be focused on supporting the sign and display and corrugated sectors with integrated hardware and software solutions that address business requirements. Automation Engine QuickStart for Sign and WebCenter QuickStart for Corrugated converters and the new Flip Side Camera for Kongsberg cutting tables are examples of that strategy at work. Esko’s QuickStart solutions offer companies out-of-the-box, proven and expert workflows for sign and wide format production, as well as the digital workflows required to speed up the time to market for corrugated products.”