Maxcess has acquired OneBox Vision, furthering its capabilities and growth in vision inspection, and strengthening its position as an end-to-end web handling expert.
Based in Tipperrary, Ireland, OneBox Vision was founded in 2011 by Conor O’Neill. It offers a suite of proprietary vision inspection systems for manufacturing that add to the existing Maxcess product range, ‘opening new opportunities and adding tremendous value for Maxcess customers,’ according to the web handling expert. This includes packaging, label and surface inspection systems.
As an example, PackFlow is a complete application that includes FlexRef, an algorithm that allows for stretch compensation, dynamic repeat tracking, colour measurement, and copy verification. The software auto analyses the printed patterns, and based on configured guidelines, optimises the inspection based on the content and colour of the pattern. The pattern is analysed in real time and anomalies segmented and classified.
The addition of these vision inspection options complements Maxcess’ existing robust end-to-end expertise in web handling, including RotoMetrics rotary and supporting tooling, Fife guiding, Magpowr tension control, Tidland slitting and winding, and Webex/Componex rollers.
Sean Craig, global vice president of product development and R&D at Maxcess, said, ‘The acquisition of OneBox Vision allows Maxcess to bring proven technology to a broader global market and large customer base. Conor’s experience and expertise will be critical to establish our firm leadership position in vision inspection systems.
‘Our significant investment and commitment to R&D allows us to expand the OneBox solution offering and develop innovations for the vision inspection category, as well as more robust end-to-end solutions for our customers. These innovations will create an ongoing offering of strong Industry 4.0 solutions for our customers, enabling them to both detect and ultimately correct material defects.’
Mr. O’Neill is joining the Maxcess organisation in a new role to expand Maxcess’ vision inspection offer.
He said, ‘The ability to extend OneBox’s vision inspection solutions on a global scale has always been the goal of the company. With the integrated capabilities of Maxcess, this is now a reality. I look forward to growing the business with the Maxcess organisation.’
