ICO Industria Cartone Ondulato, a corrugated board converter based in the south of Italy, has become the first company to buy BOBST’s new Large Format Digital Inspection Table (DIT).
When Bobst first unveiled its original DIT in 2018, its innovation helped to revolutionise quality control, virtually removing print production errors. It incorporates digital projection for the proofing of printed sheets and die-cut blanks, whilst providing real-time visual representations to match product with digital proofs. Now, the Large Format DIT allows inspection of largest printable sheet formats in a mixed reality quality environment; ensuring consistent, reliable, and intelligent results. It is optimised for corrugated board, allowing 2800 x 1600mm sheets to be examined from both sides of the table. It has new and enhanced technical features, such as 4K projectors, which can also be used to great effect with flexible material.
The Large Format DIT was launched just before European countries began locking down due to COVID-19, making in-person customer demonstrations difficult. But it didn’t deter ICO, which had heard about the new innovation and believed it was exactly what they needed. After several virtual demonstrations and meetings, ICO decided to order the unit.
Stefano Di Mattia, ICO General Manager
“We are aiming to differentiate ourselves by achieving the shortest lead times, fast response times and efficient logistics – giving superb service to our customers,” says Stefano Di Mattia, ICO General Manager. “To reach these objectives we are investing in digital innovation and processes such as digital printing, and with the Digital Inspection Table, we can further strengthen the offering to our customers. Our strategy is based on the principles of technical performance, digital innovation, raw material optimisation and attention to environmental impact, and the Digital Inspection Table supports this strategy.”
“The Large Format DIT is supporting the Bobst vision of ‘Shaping the future of the packaging world’, where we strive to provide digital innovation and end-to-end solutions for the packaging value chain,” says Raphael Indermühle, Head of Sales and Marketing for Services at Bobst. “We are happy that ICO was the first company to invest in this digital innovation and we know that they are at the forefront of embracing digital transformation with a clear strategy for how to respond to their customers’ needs.”
