Troika Systems has launched its new Troika EVO 3D scanning microscope platform for inspection and measurement of anilox rollers, flexo plates and gravure cylinders, which it says deliver about 70% faster scanning performance than older-generation systems.
Well-known for its AniCAM technology, which has been a stalwart in the industry for more than 20 years, the EVO platform from Troika introduces major architectural and engineering upgrades, according to the manufacturer.
The system incorporates a 2.3MP (1920×1200) imaging sensor, for “exceptional” image clarity, making surface wear, damage and complex cell structures more visible. Speaking to FlexoTech in the May issue of the magazine, Troika observed that this performance is almost double that of the AniCAM HD Plus, and that EVO has much faster scan times (targeting less than 15 seconds).
Also included are two-click automatic operation, with no manual settings and minimal training required; precision motor stepping for repeatable, consistent scans; magnetic quick-change lenses that keep alignment consistent across operators and sites; a legacy mode for like-for-like results against third-party devices; and power pulled directly from a USB connection, so there is no reliance on battery power.
Engineering improvements enable stable, repeatable measurements, even in environments with unavoidable vibration, so that anti-vibration tables are not required.
The system generates audit-ready PDF reports, with data being saved directly to the Troika Management System (TMS) – a global, unlimited anilox and gravure database. Additional software packages with EVO include Anilox QC, Complex Cell Analysis (Extended Hex, Trihelical, Slalom), Flexoplate QC, and Gravure QC.
