According to Prasanna Sahu of Barcom, the bi-directional inspection capability of the machine sets it apart from the rest as it ensures zero scope for human error and offers full control in the process thus providing 100% inspection. “Usually, the inspection systems detect the faulty labels and then wait for the operators to replace it with the correct label. It then doesn’t inspect the replaced label. With the bi-directional system, the replaced label is checked again for its correctness such that no faulty label passes from under the camera. Besides this, the machine, which is equipped with a 4K camera from Nikka, also enables QR code and barcode verification.”

Sahu added, “We assure 100% defect-free labels, not only to the pharma companies, but also to the liquor, FMCG, and food industry.”

Established in 2004, Barcom’s 32,000 sq/ft Vasai unit is a Mark Andy house with seven narrow web flexo UV presses – a four-colour press, a seven-colour press, four eight-colour presses and one nine-colour press. The latest Mark Andy P5 is a nine-colour machine with inline rotary screen facility installed in January 2016. “With the latest machine we have bolstered our monthly capacity to print up to seven lakh sq/m labels,” added Sahu.

The company is on an expansion mode. It is setting up a new 10,000 sq/ft plant in Cuttack, Orissa, which will house two Mark Andy presses. The plant is expected to go live in March 2017.