SpotWatcher

High flexibility meets proven technology: The SpotWatcher has a modular design and can be individually configured – quick to set up, reliable, and with tried-and-tested inspection solutions.

Modular inspection solution for bottles and containers

The SpotWatcher is a modular inspection system for plastic bottles and containers that is consistently designed for efficiency, flexibility, and future-proofing. Thanks to its modular design, you can choose from a wide range of the most important inspection criteria, and the system can be easily adapted to your specific requirements - without time-consuming special developments. For you, this means short delivery times for a system tailored to your needs with technology that has been proven over many years.

With an eye on current innovations, the SpotWatcher redefines the state of the art. A key feature is automated product changeover: mechanical components such as clamp belt conveyors, separation devices, or camera positions can be adapted to new test objects at the touch of a button. This reduces changeover times, minimizes operating errors, and ensures consistently high inspection accuracy - even with frequently changing products.

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Comprehensive vision inspection system

High-resolution, standard integrated color cameras combined with optimized and streamlined software enable particularly precise detection of contamination and material defects.

In addition, thanks to the color cameras, checking for deviations in color tone and color intensity is part of every system and can be activated on request.

Thanks to standardized components and cloud-enabled architecture, the SpotWatcher is not only a powerful solution for the present, but also ideally prepared for future requirements—for example, through AI-supported evaluations or networked production processes.

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Modular and adaptable to your needs

At a glance

The key features that make SpotWatcher unique

Modular Design

Flexible system configuration thanks to standardized modules – adaptable to your requirements

Automatic product customization

Motorized components enable fast and precise product changes at the touch of a button.

Standard color inspection

Standard integrated color cameras for inspecting color tone and color intensity

High-precision contamination inspection

Greater sensitivity thanks to high-resolution cameras and optimized software

Cloud-ready & future-proof

Prepared for networked production processes and AI-supported evaluations

Short delivery time

Thanks to its modular design and proven technology, the system is available in no time at all.

Typical inspection criteria of the SpotWatcher

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Thread

High-contrast points such as contamination, material inclusions, holes, and burners
Measurement of thread parameters
Slag
Undercutting

Sealing surface

Material insertion
Under- and over-injection, e.g. flash
Diameter and ovality
Defects on the mouth surface (scratches, notches, incisions)

Thin areas

Thin areas in the bottle bottom
Thin areas in the bottle wall

Body

High-contrast spots such as contamination, material inclusions, holes, and burners
Measurement of opacity

Color inspection

Color tone
Color intensity
(Color) streaks
(Color) spots

Contour

Body dents and handle dents
Handle creases
Deformations (such as bumps and dents)

Base

External and internal contrasting points (such as contamination, holes, etc.)
Cracks: open mold seam, sprue cracks
Incomplete molding, material distribution
Long or eccentric injection points (PET)
Cavity number reading and processing

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Your benefits of data collection

Due to extensive data collection, you have the full production overview: with the IntraVision software, you get extensive statistical functions and trend calculations. All data collected in the software is presented in the form of statistics, diagrams and reports. Trends and possible countermeasures can be identified at an early stage.

It even becomes possible to optimize your production process by reporting inspection results back to the ERP or QM system – leading to less material and product waste.

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Brochure Bottles & Containers

FAQs about the SpotWatcher

The SpotWatcher is designed for inspecting plastic bottles and containers, regardless of material, shape, or color. It is suitable for both standard applications and more complex inspection tasks with high quality requirements.
Thanks to motorized components and automated product changeovers, new formats can be set up quickly and precisely. This reduces changeover times and minimizes operating effort—even with frequently changing products.
The SpotWatcher is available with a wide range of different inspection modules, including contamination and color inspection (SWCOL), telecentric contour inspection, thread measurement from three perspectives, and inspections of the mouth, sealing surface, bottom, and wall thickness. The modules can be combined as required.
Yes. SpotWatcher is cloud-ready and prepared for future enhancements, such as AI-supported evaluations or integration into networked production environments. An integrated edge device enables secure and efficient data connectivity.

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Are you looking for a bottle or container inspection solution tailored specifically to your needs? Do you have questions or need further information? We look forward to hearing from you.