Lightning Fast Handheld LED Stroboscope

Over the past few years, the print and packaging industry has become very competitive; the impetus being on improved print quality and reducing wastage of expensive raw materials. Material rejections increase rework, thus negatively affecting productivity and therefore, profitability. Printers and converters are increasing production speeds, resulting in shorter job runs. The shorter job runs and higher production speeds lead to operators/printers being more agile to spot print defects. StrobAXIS is a new addition to the operator’s arsenal to combat print defects. At high production speeds, the lightning fast StrobAXIS illuminates the moving web with a series of periodic sharp and short flashes. At a certain flash frequency, the web appears to be stationary or near stationary, allowing the operator to check the web for print errors. The operator can then take corrective action to reduce print material wastage.