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Applied Vision’s KromaKing® Answers Canmakers’ Need for Reliable Mixed Label Inspection System

AKRON, OH – September 22, 2006 – Applied Vision’s KromaKing® MLI color vision system is specifically designed to detect mixed labels on beverage can production lines with the reliability that has been lacking from competitive mixed label detection systems. The system is self-training and detects mixed labels automatically, running dependably without operator intervention.

 “Mixed label occurrences often occur during label changes,” notes Bud Patel, vice president of business development for Applied Vision. “The move to standardize to the 202 neck size and manufacture all cans on the same line has increased occurrences even more. But until now, there hasn’t been a detection system that can deliver the low false reject rates and reliability that can truly save manufacturers time and loss.”

 The KromaKing MLI system detects rogue cans in a specific production run, initially self-learning the label colors of a set run of cans on-line. The system then compares those labels to the cans in the production run. While self-training, the system learns the normal variations of the production run, as cans may gradually vary in color or brightness during the course of a long run. It keeps up to date by continuously learning every good can that passes through its inspection station. This helps minimize false rejects caused by normal and acceptable process variation.

 Studies have shown that most rogue cans occur after a label change. KromaKing MLI automatically detects label changes and starts the process of self-learning the new label. While the system trains itself on the new label, it also rejects cans leftover from previous runs. This feature eliminates the risk of a rogue can getting past the system during a new label training phase. The self-learning feature also allows the system to run reliably without any operator intervention.

 The KromaKing MLI system’s accuracy and reliability have been tested by two major can manufacturers. KromaKing MLI was found to have substantially lower false reject rates than the competition while still detecting all mixed labels.

 Other features of the KromaKing MLI system include:

• Digital camera technology
• Easy set-up
• Reliable automatic operation
• Solid-state lighting
• Available with or without LCD touch screen monitor
• Choice of NEMA 12/1IPG61 or NEMA 4/IPG65 configurations

 For more information on Applied Vision’s machine vision solutions, visit www.appliedvision.com or call 330.926.2222.

 Applied Vision Company designs and manufactures application-specific machine vision inspection systems for packaging, food and beverage containers and color printing. Applied Vision systems are sold worldwide through Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Value Added Resellers (VARs), full-service distributors and company direct.

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The KromaKing MLI system detects rogue cans in a specific production run, initially self-learning the label colors of a set run of cans on-line. In testing by major can manufacturers, the system was found to have substantially lower false reject rates than the competition while still detecting all mixed labels.

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