At INTRAVIS, we’ve always seen ourselves as a partner to our customers and their teams. But what does that actually mean? Which roles within our customers’ operations do we support – and how?
In this blog series, we take a closer look at four key user groups and show how our technologies make their work easier. In the first edition: machine operators.
How our inspection systems make production easier
In today’s production environments, machine operators are often responsible for multiple lines at once. Inspection systems are just one part of the overall process – and ideally, they should require as little attention as possible. Our technologies are designed to make operations as simple, fast, and reliable as possible. That way, operators can focus on other tasks – without compromising on quality.
Quick start with the Quick Reference Mode
Many of our systems – such as those for closure or decoration inspection – feature the Quick Reference Mode. This technology allows machine operators to create a new reference for a similar product with just one click, even during ongoing inspection.
- The reference is generated automatically within seconds
- No manual testing or adjustments are required
- Operation is intuitive and does not interrupt the production flow
Benefit for your team:
Quick Reference Mode saves valuable time during product changes and reduces complexity in daily operations. Machine operators can focus on other tasks while the system automatically adjusts to new products – no lengthy configuration needed.
Used in:
Closure inspection, Label inspection
Intuitive setup with wizard technology
For entirely new products, systems like the LabelWatcher 360° or PreMon offer guided setup via wizards. These assistants walk the machine operator step by step through the reference creation process.
- The wizard automatically handles complex settings such as edge detection
- The operator only needs to enter a few simple parameters
- The user interface is clearly structured and easy to understand
Benefit for your team:
Even less experienced staff can set up new products quickly and reliably. This reduces training time, minimizes errors, and ensures consistently high inspection quality – regardless of the operator’s experience level.
Used in:
Preform inspection, Label inspection
Automatic product adjustment during changeovers
One of our latest innovations is the fully automated product changeover, currently available in the SpotWatcher. This technology enables the system to automatically adapt all relevant hardware components during a product change.
- Cameras, light barriers, and lighting elements adjust themselves automatically
- The operator only needs to select the new product in the software
- The changeover is fast, precise, and requires no manual intervention
Benefit for your team:
Product changeovers become significantly easier and faster. This reduces downtime, increases production flexibility, and relieves operators of routine tasks.
Used in:
Bottle and container inspection
Communication with up- and downstream systems
Our inspection systems are equipped with various interfaces that allow communication with up- and downstream machines – such as labelers or injection molding machines. When a deviation is detected, the system can automatically send feedback.
- Quality deviations are detected and reported in real time
- Up- and downstream systems can automatically adjust based on trend analysis results, preventing the production of defective products
- No manual intervention is required to maintain quality
Benefit for your team:
Production quality remains stable without constant monitoring by the machine operator. This reduces stress in daily operations and ensures consistently high product quality – automatically.
Used in:
Closure inspection, Label inspection, Bottle and container inspection, Preform inspection
Conclusion: More time for what matters
Machine operators carry a great deal of responsibility for keeping production running smoothly. Our technologies help them manage this responsibility efficiently and with less stress – through intelligent automation, user-friendly interfaces, and reliable system communication.
INTRAVIS systems: Designed to support.