Less Waste, Less Downtime: Close the Loop with AVT

Catching defects during print production is a major win. But removing those defects efficiently — without slowing down the finishing line — is what really protects your margins. That’s where AVT’s WorkFlow Link comes in.

As part of the AVT 100% inspection ecosystem, WorkFlow Link bridges the gap between your printing and finishing processes, enabling automated, precise waste removal and keeping production moving at maximum efficiency.

The Real Cost of Manual Waste Handling

When press operators flag defects, finishing operators are often left to manually locate and remove the waste. This process is slow, error-prone, and highly dependent on operator judgment.

The impact?

• Unnecessary rewinder stops
• Incomplete or missed defect removal
• Extended finishing times
• Risk of defective material reaching the customer

Even if the defects were caught during print, the benefit is lost if the waste isn’t handled correctly downstream.

Enter WorkFlow Link: Connecting Print to Finishing

AVT’s WorkFlow Link solution solves this disconnect by creating a fully automated quality communication channel between the printing press and finishing equipment.

🧠 How It Works:

1. During print production, all defects are recorded in the inspection system’s database, with precise roll position and defect classification.
2. That data is transferred downstream to laminators, slitters, rewinders, or doctor machines.
3. During finishing, WorkFlow Link automatically stops the machine at the exact location of the defect — allowing the operator to remove only the necessary portion of material, with minimal interruptions.

The result? Faster, more efficient waste removal with no need for manual inspection or guesswork.

Waste Removal on Autopilot

Key benefits of WorkFlow Link include:

• 🚀 Maximum speed: Rewinders and finishing machines run at full speed — only stopping where removal is truly needed.
• 🎯 Pinpoint accuracy: Machines stop at the exact location of the defect, reducing handling time and avoiding unnecessary overcuts.
• 📉 Fewer stops, more output: Operators spend less time searching for defects and more time completing jobs.
• 🧾 Full traceability: The system logs every removed defect, supporting quality audits and customer documentation.

WorkFlow Link supports a wide range of finishing workflows and can be customized to align with your operational needs, including decision-making around which defects should be removed and where.

Smarter Finishing = Higher ROI

Many printers focus only on catching defects during printing. But real savings are unlocked when you close the loop — ensuring that every flagged defect is managed downstream without slowing production.

AVT’s WorkFlow Link enables this by:

• Reducing waste-related downtime
• Streamlining handoffs between teams
• Enhancing quality assurance in finishing
• Increasing usable yield per roll

For converters with high-speed output and tight delivery windows, this level of efficiency isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity.

Connect Your Quality from Start to Finish

Your press catches the defects. WorkFlow Link makes sure they never reach your customer. It’s quality assurance, optimized — and it’s only possible when print and finishing speak the same language.

Talk to our team to learn how AVT’s inspection systems and WorkFlow Link solution can help you deliver defect-free packaging with greater speed and confidence.