Toronto, Ontario -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/05/2010 -- Pack-Smart Inc., in partnership with ISRA Surface Vision, has developed a new leading edge carton inspection system for the pharmaceutical, personal care and entrainment packaging industries.

Both companies will be showcasing the capabilities of CartonChek at Graph Expo in Chicago on October 3, McCormick Place, at Booth Number 4330.

The innovative CartonCheck systems developed by Pack-Smart ensure that folded cartons processed in folding gluing equipment meet print quality requirements defined by "grand master proof", at speeds of up to 300 meters per minute.

CartonCheck systems are also capable of verifying barcodes and serial numbers for product tractability purposes. Any discrepancy from the "Grand Master Image" or master file, triggers an alarm, subsequently rejecting any products that are not compliant and preventing them from processing any further.

Roger Mattila, Account Manager at ISRA Surface Vision, says "The major advantage of Pack-Smart CartonCheck over other comparable systems is that it is modular, which allows for offline operation, as well as inline integration with folding gluing equipment.

Also, the CartonChecks are fitted with servo controlled feeders, high precision registration modules, vacuum transports and high speed ejection systems. The actual carton inspection is handled by state of the art Line High Resolution Line Scan Camera , which is capable of recognizing even minor defects generated by upstream processes or human errors."

Setup of CartonChek is handled by two methods; first by comparing to approved an "grand master", and secondly, by comparing to an "electronic master file".

The software platform that governs CartonChek provides recipe management functionality and statistical information with detailed reporting capabilities, all designed to maximize up time and reduce cost. Carton Check standard configurations come in maximum carton with 500mm, 750mm and 1000 mm.

"The packaging industry today faces several challenges," notes Derek Dlugosh-Ostap, CEO of Pack-Smart Inc. "Two of the most significant challenges are shrinking margins and increasing demand for higher quality. By providing a 100% integrated inspection process, in line with folding equipment our customers are able to ensure that both of these challenges are addressed.

"We also find that 100% inspection helps in reinforcing customer loyally due to reduced reject rates and simply peace of mind. Converters in the pharmaceutical, personal care and entertainment industries, where product quality and tractability are paramount, can minimize the risk of producing substandard products while improving customer satisfaction and providing 100% compliant goods without going through costly manual inspection."

About Pack-smart
Pack-smart is a Toronto based equipment manufacturer provides individually tailored solutions that bridge the gap between printing and packaging industries.

Through modular design approach of over thirty products, Pack-Smart engineering team deliver s high performance solutions to meet your client's needs in printing and packaging industry. Those seeking more information may visit http://www.packsmartinc.com

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Toronto, Ontario -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2010 -- Pack-Smart Europe and Bernhardt Machinery will feature their unique New Generation MutliPRO1000 specialty folder gluer from May 18-25 at IPEX 2010s Booth 20-C660.

Pack-Smart Inc. and Bernhardt Machinery are providers of modular finishing solutions for printers and print finishing companies. They will be presenting the latest in modular finishing technology at their booth, located on stand 2-C660, at IPEX, which is the largest print show in the UK and is held in Birmingham, England. Those seeking more information on IPEX may visit http://www.ipex.org/page.cfm/Action=Exhib/ExhibID=531

Both companies will be featuring digital carton finishing systems with online diagnostics, capacity folding, on the fly calibration, and a broad range of value added attachments which can be ordered at any time whenever the customer needs them.

This new technology can feed, score, affix, personalize, apply cards, emboss Braille, fold and glue and finally, digitally inspect quality of finished products. It is also capable of handling stock types varying from light offset to 26 point board at speeds up to 70,000 products per hour.

Both Bernhardt and Pack-Smart are focused on providing modular systems for nearly two decades. It is the first time both companies teamed up to take print finishing to the next level.

"By employing high efficiently servo technologies combined together with decades of experience in print finishing, our products offer unmatched value proposition to both new and existing customers, at the same time to take print finishing to a new dimension," says Marketing Director Daniel Bernhardt.

Pack-Smart's emphasis is on technology that provides cost-effective and energy efficient solutions to direct mail, finishing and fulfillment media packaging industries.

"Our systems are known for their outstanding ROI and unmatched performance in personal care, media and secured printing markets. When equipped with features such us regenerative power bus and low inertia drive train, energy consummation is also reduced dramatically, and placement accuracy is drastically improved," says Peter Dlugosz, Technology Manager at Pack-Smart.

Most finishing shops today rely on several different suppliers providing those specialty functionalities in order to complete one job. This often leads to unpredictable results in throughput, waste, quality, and of course profitability, according to Dlugosh-Ostap, president of Pack-Smart.

"There is a common goal, to provide our customers with integrated platforms, allowing them to gear up for new expected and unexpected opportunities. A great example of that is the capacity folding module, developed by Bernhardt and presented here at the show, equipped with a high speed tipping system. This package delivers speed and accuracy at twice the industry norm," Pack-Smart Inc. President Derek Dlugosh-Ostap explains. "Our clients can choose from standard four widths 500mm to 15000mm. They can purchase a basic system and let their specialty department grow. Whenever a new application is presented to them, they simply add another module, and plug it in to the high speed governing control network."

For information please contact Pack-Smart Inc. at http://www.packsmartinc.com or visit http://www.ipex.org/page.cfm/Action=Exhib/ExhibID=531

Email: info@packsmartinc.com

Bernhardt Machinery at :http://www.bernhardt-maschinenbau.de

Media contact: Daniel Bernhardt email: D.Bernhardt@bernhardt-maschinenbau.de

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