In today’s glass industry, precision is not an option, it’s a requirement. To ensure efficiency, quality, and brand reliability, every container must meet the highest standards. The Flatness Control System by Tecnosens takes measurement and inspection to the next level, delivering accuracy, speed, and adaptability to the specific needs of each production line. It is a non-contact measurement system capable of performing both in-line and off-line inspections at speeds of up to 180 bottles per minute, with an accuracy of less than 20 μm.
The primary function of the Flatness Control System is the analysis of linearity in the label area, ensuring correct label placement. Even the smallest surface imperfection can compromise labeling and lead to costly rejects. With 16 simultaneous measurements and 10,000 acquisitions per second, bends, bulges, and sinks are detected in real time, allowing corrective actions before defects impact production.
Beyond label flatness, the system can be configured for additional inspections, making it a versatile tool for any production line. These include:
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Thickness verification at single or multiple points
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Dot code inspection to ensure readability and traceability
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Logo and text scanning to protect brand integrity and visual quality
Its compact sensors, with diameters as small as 6 mm, allow integration even in tight spaces or on existing machines without major modifications.
Tecnosens’ Flatness Control System is also fully customizable, from hardware dimensions to measurement parameters and data management, and features an intuitive software interface with custom recipes, statistical analysis, and data archiving.
With over 100 installations worldwide, it is more than a measuring system. By combining intelligent algorithms, advanced traceability, and real-time data, it supports the digitalization of quality, helps optimize processes, prevents defects, and enables smarter, data-driven decisions.
With its new Flatness Control System, Tecnosens proves that measurement is no longer just control: it’s efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness.