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Do Your Machines Support Automated Data Collection and Monitoring?

Automated data collection and monitoring are shaping the future of flexo printer operations. Flexo industry professionals increasingly need integrated solutions for efficiency, traceability, quality, and cost control. This article explains how modern flexo printing machines meet these demands by supporting advanced data automation, benefiting your business and production process.

Why Automated Data Collection and Monitoring Matter

- Performance Optimization:

Enables real-time tracking of print speed, ink usage, job progress, and machine status.

- Enhanced Quality Control:

Reduces human error, catches defects early, and records vital process parameters for compliance.

- Improved Traceability:

Logs every production run, offering full history for audits and customer assurance (Smithers, 2023).

- Downtime Reduction:

Early detection of anomalies prevents breakdowns and unplanned stops (Flexographic Technical Association, 2022).

Key Features of Automated Data Systems in Flexo Printers

- Centralized Data Logging

Collect production metrics from multiple lines in a unified dashboard.

- Remote Monitoring

Access machine status and diagnostics from anywhere using secure interfaces.

- Automatic Report Generation

Create, schedule, and share custom performance and maintenance reports.

- Integration with Industry 4.0 Standards

Our solutions support interoperability with ERP, MIS, and quality control platforms.

- Supporting Predictive Maintenance

Data-driven alerts for preventive actions, extending equipment life cycle.

How Keshenglong&Shinko Flexo Printers Deliver Automation

- Smart Sensors and IoT Capabilities

Keshenglong&Shinko machines use high-accuracy sensors to capture substrate movement, tension, speed, and ink density in real time.

- Open API for Easy Integration

Seamless connectivity with existing plant management systems.

- User-Friendly Analytics Interface

Our dashboards convert complex data into easy-to-read actionable insights.

Industry Data: The ROI of Automation in Flexo Printing

- According to Smithers (2023), plants with automated data systems report up to 20% higher productivity.

- Flexographic Technical Association confirms automated monitoring reduces waste by at least 10%.

Quick Facts – Automated Data in Flexo Printers

- Helps achieve ISO 9001/14001 certification readiness.

- Reduces manual record-keeping workload.

- Ensures fast, accurate troubleshooting.

- Proven to boost overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Ready to Upgrade Your Workflow?

Keshenglong&Shinko flexo printers fully support automated data collection and monitoring, empowering flexo professionals with robust performance, analytics, and industry-compliant solutions.

Sources:

- Smithers, The Future of Flexographic Printing to 2028

- Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), Automation in Flexo Printing: Benefits and Best Practices