Every label. Every detail. At 100 metres a minute.
LynxLabel inspects label printing in line with the steady focus of a still eye on a running web. Defects, codes, alignment, colour, holes — every parameter verified while the reel flows, without slowing production.
A camera that
never blinks.
LynxLabel is a vision system built for high-cadence label printing on web. It sits beside lines where a single print defect, an unreadable code or a colour drift can compromise hundreds of metres of production.
It works on paper, transparent plastic, opaque plastic and aluminium, on webs of 300, 600 and 900 mm, up to 100 m/min at a resolution of up to 900 dpi. No label skipped, no compromise on speed.
It also supports other types of medical materials, such as Tyvek.
- · Continuous acquisition across the full web width
- · Vision and AI algorithms developed in-house by Imago
- · Easy integration with existing printing machines
- · Full traceability of every defect detected
A check for everything
printing can get wrong.
Visible defects, subtle anomalies, out-of-spec codes. LynxLabel identifies and classifies each one in real time.
Ink stains
Detection of smudges, droplets and contamination of any size, on any background.
Missing ink
Identification of graphic elements missing or partially printed compared to the reference master.
Colour shift
Continuous colour monitoring to catch ink depletion or head malfunctions before they cause waste.
Head misalignment
Verification of perfect overlay across multi-pass prints, with early warning on mechanical drift.
Nozzle clogging
Early diagnosis of partially or fully clogged nozzles, before the defect becomes systematic.
Continuous streaks
Detection of vertical lines caused by a single faulty nozzle, even when the human eye can't catch them.
1D & 2D codes
Reading, decoding and ISO-grade evaluation of linear barcodes, DataMatrix, QR and composite codes.
Notch pitch
Verification of pitch between reference notches to ensure correct web advance downstream.
Print centering
Control of print position relative to the substrate, with warnings on horizontal and vertical drift.
Hole inspection
Verification of presence, size and position of pinfeed holes and other functional perforations.
OCR · Character reading
Recognition and reading of variable printed text: batches, expiry dates, serial numbers, custom keywords.
OCV · Character verification
Pixel-by-pixel comparison of printed text against the expected model. Any character out of spec is flagged.
Wherever print
becomes identity.
LynxLabel is already installed on lines where print quality is a market requirement, a supply-chain need or a legal obligation.
Pharma labels
Batch, expiry, unique code and leaflet verified end-to-end. Regulatory compliance and full traceability for audits.
Food & Beverage
Barcodes, nutrition tables and ingredient panels checked pixel by pixel: no out-of-spec label reaches the shelf.
Logistics & traceability
Reading and grading of barcodes, GS1-128 and DataMatrix. Every unreadable code is rejected before shipping.
Cosmetics & perfumery
Premium printing on textured paper and transparent plastic, with colour and registration tolerances at the limit of human vision.
Security labels
Unique codes, micro-text and anti-counterfeit markers — verified on every single piece, never by sampling.
Custom lines
Industrial labels, energy, automotive, electronics: every check is configurable for the specifics of each customer.
What slips past the eye
doesn't slip past LynxLabel.
On the left, the label as the line sees it. On the right, as the system sees it: every defect isolated, classified, traced.
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An interface built
for the people running the line.
The operator sees what they need: the status of every check, the defects detected, the history, the production statistics. Nothing more, nothing less.
Everything you expect from a modern vision system
- Multi-window live view — real-time view of every inspection channel.
- Recipe-based configuration — one job per label, callable from HMI or external signal.
- Defect history — every flag is archived with image, timestamp and defect class.
- Production statistics — waste, conformity rates, trends by shift.
- Multi-user access — differentiated profiles for operator, supervisor and technician.
- MES/ERP integration — standard data export (CSV, JSON), HTTP API, OPC-UA.
- Remote updates — diagnostics and predictive maintenance via secure remote access.
Defects up front, conformity in the background
- Automatic annotation — every defect is highlighted on the image and detailed alongside.
- Measurements in mm — every anomaly is quantified, not just flagged.
- Adjustable thresholds — the operator decides what is waste and what is acceptable.
- Aggregated outcomes — at a glance, you know whether production is on spec.
Numbers from the production line.
The Italian expertise
in industrial vision.
Imago Vision is an Italian company specialised in the development of advanced industrial vision systems. For more than 15 years, we have been designing solutions for automated quality control, combining traditional machine vision with artificial intelligence.
LynxLabel was born from working alongside those who print labels every day: web producers, converters, industrial printers. Not a lab product, but a tool shaped on the field — where one second of downtime costs more than one week of development.
Questions
about LynxLabel?
Which print substrates does LynxLabel work on?
LynxLabel inspects labels printed on paper, transparent plastic, opaque plastic and aluminium. It also supports other types of medical materials such as Tyvek. Lighting configurations adapt to the substrate to deliver consistent contrast even on highly reflective or semi-transparent film.
Does it integrate with existing printing machines?
Yes. The system is designed as an inspection module to be installed in-line on existing presses (flexographic, digital, offset) with no invasive mechanical changes. Integration with the machine PLC is via digital I/O, Ethernet/IP, Profinet or OPC-UA.
How long does installation take?
Typically 1–2 days. Imago technicians follow commissioning, calibration and operator training on-site, and set up the initial recipes for the main label formats together with the customer.
How quickly can a new recipe be created?
A new recipe takes on average 5–10 minutes starting from a new label. Once saved, it can be recalled instantly from the HMI or from an external signal (format change on the PLC).
What does LynxLabel check?
Ink stains, missing ink, colour shift, head misalignment, nozzle clogging, continuous streaks from a single nozzle, reading and grading of 1D and 2D codes, OCR, OCV, hole presence and size, print centering, correct notch pitch.
What line speed can it sustain?
LynxLabel runs at 100 m/min, inspecting every label continuously, on web widths of 300, 600 or 900 mm with resolution configurable up to 900 dpi.
How are inspection data stored?
Every flag is stored with image, timestamp, position on the web and defect class. Data can be exported as CSV/JSON, queried via HTTP API or OPC-UA, and integrated with the plant MES/ERP.
Is an internet connection required?
No. LynxLabel runs fully offline inside the plant network. Internet is only needed for software updates and remote support — both optional and handled via secure VPN.
What maintenance does it need?
Minimal: monthly cleaning of the optical and lighting modules with a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. Optics are protected by dedicated housings. There are no mechanical wear parts.
What support services do you offer?
Imago has a dedicated Service department active during Italian business hours, with dedicated remote assistance.
Show us your label.
We'll show you what it checks.
Drop us a couple of lines about your process — we'll reply within 24 working hours with a preliminary assessment and, if you're interested, a live demo session.
Or write directly to info@imagovision.it · +39 030 366 0034