iPQ-Surface - High end surface inspection systems
iPQ-Surface
iPQ-Surface
High-end surface inspection for 100% quality
iPQ-Surface finds, classifies and records even the smallest surface defects in real time, giving you full control of the process and consistent product quality.
Advanced cameras, AI defect classification and a modular build make it a fit for extrusion, coating, lamination and many other web processes.
AI-classified inspection, live
Automated inspection you can rely on
Precision and efficiency decide profitability on a production line. iPQ-Surface automates surface inspection so every metre of the web is checked, not just samples.
High-speed cameras, multiplex illumination and AI-based detection pick up and classify tiny irregularities at full web speed. Defects are documented in real time against your specific process and material, and the system plugs straight into your line.
Software, hardware and AI work together to cut waste, make the process more reliable and give you clear visibility across production. Pair it with BST SMARTData to analyse inspection results over time and drive lasting improvements.
| Processes | Blown and cast extrusion, coating, laminating, rewinding, slitting and more |
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| Materials | Plastic films, metallized plastic, paper, aluminium and more |
| Inspection tasks | Defect detection, live monitoring with alarms, AI classification |
| Detectable defects | Insects, gels, dirt, peels, wrinkles, inclusions, burns, holes, streaks, oil stains and many more |
| Camera | 16K high-resolution line-scan technology |
| Classification | Trainable AI classification that improves the more it is used |
| Illumination | Multiplex lighting with up to four light sources, combining different lighting techniques and LED spectra |
| Integration | Standard, custom and scalable mounting options, including for complex machinery |
iPQ-Surface for films and raw materials
How iPQ-Surface inspects films and raw material webs.
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iPQ-Surface brings BST's technology and know-how together in a modular system you can tailor to your line. It is built for raw material inspection, keeping watch on product quality and giving you the insight to optimise production. Leandro Giovannoni
Product Management Surface Inspection
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A long-standing partner to the packaging industry, with systems for flexo, gravure, offset, digital and hybrid printing across applications from food to pharma. Proven technology keeps production stable, quality consistent and integration simple.
Label & narrow web
Narrow web printing often means high speeds, intermittent processes, tight installation space and close cost control, from pharma codes on medicine bottles to automotive and electronics labels. The aim stays the same: the best possible print result.
Nonwoven
Nonwovens go into hygiene and medical products such as nappies, masks, gloves and bags. BST covers quality assurance across these applications with precise web guiding, dependable defect detection, clear analysis and responsive service.
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Subscribe to the newsletterBST iPQ Surface is a reliable high-end surface inspection system that can be customized to meet your needs. The modular structure of the system ensures that the best solution is always provided for your application and installation situation. The system enables continuous inspection of the material web, even across a wide range of materials such as film inspection, cold seal inspection, and paper inspection.
Our iPQ-Surface inspection system provides and in-depth analysis of your material, revealing imperfections beyond the capacity of the human eye. For example, it can identify minute defects that are challenging for humans to detect, yet substantial enough to pose potential short-and-long-term damage to the product.
For various processes ranging from extrusion, coating, paper production, and printing presses to solutions for all process steps of cell production for battery and fuel cell, iPQ-Surface stands out as the optimal choice. Detecting defects before they reach customers is vital, surpassing mere customer retention. A high-quality surface inspection system not only enhances production efficiency, but also minimizes manufacturing costs and reduces waste by eliminating flawed products.
Customer benefit & USP
Top quality
Minimal waste
Reduced production costs
Short set-up times
Simple and intuitive operation
Increased productivity
Documented quality reports
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