Colbert Packaging Corporation, a leading manufacturer of custom paperboard folding cartons, labels, and inserts, has announced the implementation of new hardware and upgraded software supporting the company’s commitment to 100% vision inspection for quality control on behalf of its customers.

Throughout its prepress and printing production processes, Colbert Packaging has advanced its vision inspection technology and capabilities by installing one fully integrated and automated system designed for greater accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. Utilizing EyeC Quality Control Systems, Colbert has upgraded software for its Proofiler systems in prepress ensuring accurate verification of graphic files to ready them for production.

In addition, Colbert’s print production capabilities have received a vision inspection upgrade with EyeC Inspection Scanners that provide one centralized hub for capturing full-sheet scans for all its printing presses. 

“This system not only provides pinpoint accuracy from proof to output, it also allows us to target customer-specific requirements in an art file for quality criteria,” says Cory Holland, Colbert Printing Manager. “In addition, it provides a means to track results to further enhance our quality systems.”

At each stage of production from prepress to printing and finishing, the customer’s approved art file proof is compared to scans, press sheets and die cut cartons undergoing folding and gluing, placement of package inserts, barcodes, etc. Elements like missing copy, errors, print defects, backside printing, braille, and insert application are all part of the overall quality inspection process.

“We’re proud to partner with Colbert in their ongoing investments in producing quality packaging,” said EyeC Sales Representative Ryan Hansen. “EyeC Quality Control Systems deliver the fastest vision inspection systems in today’s market. Ease of use, speed, accuracy, and efficiency are hallmarks of a system designed to streamline Colbert’s production processes and delight their customers.”

Wanda Speer, Colbert Packaging Marketing Manager, adds: “Although Colbert Packaging has utilized vision inspection technology at various stages of production for many years, this recent investment takes advantage of the latest technology in fully integrated, fast, effective, and proactive quality inspection. Nothing is left to the human eye, except for the reporting accountability the system allows.”

Learn more about Colbert Packaging, a women-owned company, at www.colbertpkg.com.