AV Flexologic Unveils AI-Powered Visual Inspection (AVI) on SAMM 3.0 at FTA Infoflex

Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands — 30 April 2025 – AV Flexologic, global leader in flexographic prepress automation, proudly announces the official launch of its groundbreaking Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) software—an AI-based neural network image recognition system—integrated with its flagship SAMM 3.0 flexo plate mounting machine.

Making its debut at FTA Infoflex May 4th at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this innovative technology marks a significant leap in mounting accuracy, process reliability, and quality assurance for flexographic printers.

“With AVI, we’re taking SAMM 3.0 to the next level. It doesn’t just mount—it thinks, checks, and optimizes in real time,” said Martijn Otten, Managing Director of AV Flexologic. “This technology sets a new benchmark for efficiency and mounting consistency.”

Precision Meets Intelligence

AVI utilizes cutting-edge artificial intelligence and neural network algorithms to detect, validate, and analyze mounting marks with unmatched precision. The system can:

Identify damaged mounting marks
Recognize smaller and non-standard marks
Compensate for out-of-spec mounting conditions
Adapt dynamically and eliminates the need of different recipes for:
- Various mounting marks
- Old and new plates
- Different plate types

This drastically improves mounting accuracy, reduces operator dependency, and boosts throughput—further reinforcing AV Flexologic’s SAMM 3.0 and FAMM 3.0’s roles as the most advanced automatic mounter on the market.

Automated Quality Control, Built In

AVI also performs real-time quality control to ensure every mounted plate is in perfect register before going to press. This helps to:

Minimize press downtime
Eliminate mounting-related defects
Reduce warranty claims
Enhance traceability and documentation

Ready for Flexo 4.0

As part of AV Flexologic’s broader vision for “Flexo 4.0”, AVI lays the foundation for a fully connected, data-driven prepress workflow—integrated seamlessly with systems from ESKO, Hybrid, Kodak and more.

Live Demo at Infoflex

Attendees of FTA Infoflex are invited to experience a live demonstration of SAMM 3.0 equipped with AVI at the AV Flexologic booth. Discover how intelligent automation is reshaping the future of flexographic printing.