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The MGI AIS SmartScanner Intelligent Registration System
MGI Digital Technology • Melbourne, FL •
www.mgiusa.com
The MGI AIS SmartScanner Intelligent Registration System uses advanced computer programming techniques to create a breakthrough in print registration. The technology works to unify traditional and digital print processes including offset, lithography, flexography, toner, and inkjet technologies to optimize postpress finishing. As of September 2016, the AIS technology has been standard on all JETvarnish 3D digital enhancement presses and is available as an upgrade for prior installations.
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Using iterative algorithms, the AIS processes individual sheet calculations at 5 billion functions per second. Adaptive inkjet head management controls and analytic image tools work together to create a new print file for each sheet (piece) run on an MGI digital enhancement press. The SmartScanner automatically adapts and adjusts the inkjet head to deposit varnish and foil for each sheet based on printed ink impressions and physical
substrate characteristics. It is capable of correcting for hundreds of anchor reference points on each piece instead of the typical 2–3 points in traditional lead edge and side guide mechanisms. This functionality increases substrate compatibility with paper, plastics, synthetics, lamination, and metal stocks.
The AIS eliminates more than 80 percent of operator setup time spent on traditional registration processes, reducing makeready waste. Typical job setup time is between 1–3 minutes with properly calibrated installation and pre- loaded job files. It eliminates the need for registration marks and optimizes quality by treating each finished piece as a separate print job.
„ JUDGES' ANALYSIS
The AIS SmartScanner is a new JETvarnish 3D registration technology solution for enhancing offset, flexo, and digital printed material. It automatically adjusts the placement of varnish (clear ink) and foil based on actual ink impressions and substrate characteristics (shrink, skew, stretch, etc.). It eliminates the need for registration marks and optimizes quality by treating each finished piece as a separate print job.
A judge commented, Waste is very expensive and the SmartScanner is an innovative way to avoid it.
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