Pharmaceutical companies are demanding more and more cosmetic quality of containers. Manual inspection is not an answer to such needs, and its inconsistency is a critical limit for glass packaging manufacturers. Automatic inspection is the right tool to increase efficiency and respect pharmaceutical requirements. Camera systems measure exactly all defect sizes, while manual inspection is subjected to the skill of the operator. According to statistics, manual inspection generates a higher rate of false rejection (10-25%), without preventing the risk of defect releases. The effectiveness of manual inspection is very sensitive to the well-being of the operator, who requires continuous training. On the other hand, cameras are never sick. Spami's automatic inspection systems are used by converting companies (and pharmaceutical companies) for cosmetic inspection, which can be either in-line (after the annealing furnace), or off-line. High flexibility, ease of use and inspection capabilities make Spami systems suitable for any type of visual contact.
