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ISRA VISION
SIMPLIFYING SURFACE INSPECTION

IN GLASS PRODUCTION

Isra Vision’s TOUCH & INSPECT customer benefits with a cost-efficient and activities in existing markets to be
fundamentally simplifies surface design. The mobile terminal – a tab- improved. Wireless connection for a
inspection in glass production lines let, for example – operates the system rapid flow of information Thanks to
thanks to the wireless communication throughout the plant and displays their user-friendly connection capa-
between its core components, ena- the measurement results captured bilities, the inspection systems can be
bling a simplified flow of information by the smart camera. Thanks to connected to each other and exchange
and quick adaptation to new tasks – the terminal’s wireless connection, information. As a result, multiple
for maximum flexibility and optimum users can move around freely and sets of inspection data from various
decision making processes. flexibly. Compatible with multiple process steps can be aggregated. Glass
The TOUCH & INSPECT concept systems, the terminal offers easy manufacturers benefit from a consist-
makes use of the latest IT tech- access to various inspection systems ent and reliable stream of process
nologies and combines them with and can be used to display user and data. Sophisticated software supports
tried-and-tested inspection technolo- application-specific process, quality process monitoring and data analysis
gies. The result is a highly-flexible, and maintenance data. The smart processes with a varying degree of de-
modular and smart system architec- monochrome or colour camera with tail – from shop floor management to
ture that provides an ideal basis for high computing performance directly strategic planning. In addition to au-
decision-making processes during processes the data captured. Thanks tomated and objective quality control,
production. After a quick and easy to the innovative camera technology the adaptive inspection technology
installation process, production can and high computing power, large thus enables considerable increases in
begin immediately. inspection surfaces can be captured process efficiency. The data obtained
The system’s three core compo- in high resolution – using just a single can be used to optimize processes in a
nents – lighting, camera and mobile camera. The smart LED lighting can targeted manner and serves as a basis
terminal – are connected wirelessly be controlled remotely. for making well-informed decisions
via WiFi. Together, they form an in- Boasting a state-of-the-art and cost- on production. TOUCH & INSPECT
novative and highly adaptable system efficient design with outstanding value is the key to advanced production
architecture for a great variety of for money, TOUCH & INSPECT processes and Industry 4.0 in glass
inspection tasks and unlock great enables new markets to be tapped production.

BAVELLONI loni brand and to put more and more
focus on the local business.
NEGOTIATIONS TO PURCHASE At the same time, Glaston and Bavello-
ni SpA are defining the renewal of their
GLASTON PRE-PROCESSING collaboration where Glaston acts as
official Bavelloni distributor in Mexico,
BUSINESS: USA AND CANADA Brazil and Singapore area.
“The American market has always
the company is currently represented been very important to the Bavelloni
by Glaston America. brand,” states Franco Pirola, Sales
In line with its strategic plans, Bavel- Director and Partner in Bavelloni
Bavelloni SpA is starting negotia- loni SpA is committed to strengthen SpA. “This transaction will enable us
tions with Glaston Corporation on its position through a direct presence to further expand our presence and
the purchase of the company’s Glass in North America, which is one of its our business in the United States and
Pre-Processing business in USA and main markets. in Canada. The collaboration with
Canada. This operation is aimed at By investing in the US, Bavelloni SpA Glaston has been crucial in the last
consolidating Bavelloni’s presence in will be able to be closer to its numerous 18 months, and it will continue to be
the United States and Canada, where loyal customers, to promote the Bavel- so even in the future.”

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