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Upgrades R.K.B. Hole Detector Technology

Ultraviolet Hole Detector for paper and steel web inspection

Syracuse, NY, February 28, 2001 – R.K.B. OPTO-ELECTRONICS, Incorporated (R.K.B.), a leading supplier of machine vision and web inspection solutions, announced today that one of Canada's leading distributors and manufacturers of building materials for the residential, commercial and industrial construction markets, upgraded its R.K.B. hole detection technology using R.K.B. state-of-the-art signal processing technology. Originally installed in the 1960's, spare parts availability for 1960's era technology had forced a decision to invest in newer technology or upgrade current if possible. Since R.K.B. customers come first and not the all mighty dollar, the decision was easy, upgrade to current specifications.

R.K.B. has been proud to be a valued supplier of this companies overall quality control and assurance goals. "This partnership, dating back to the early 1960’s, has been a vital alliance that has improved the quality and processes for many customers of commercial and residential building materials. Their highly successful hole detection system delivers peak performance day in and day out” stated R.K.B. President and CEO. With newer hole detection solutions in use today by many web based material manufacturers, it has become essential for reliable and consistent hole detection in a wide variety of building materials produced.

Founded to meet the needs of multinational paper, film, foil, steel, non-wovens and other allied manufacturers for web inspection related equipment, R.K.B. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets the most diverse line of machine vision and web inspection technologies in the world. In the 1970’s, R.K.B. developed and patented the first camera-based system called the Vidicon 7000. Using the most advanced technology available, R.K.B. streak detection systems can monitor and detect streaks and scratches down to sizes that no other company can achieve no matter what process speed you’re manufacturing at. This advanced scanner truly represents a quantum leap forward in the technology! R.K.B., headquartered in Syracuse, New York, has offices and partners worldwide with its Asian Headquarters located in Suzhou, China.

Contact Information:
R.K.B. OPTO-ELECTRONICS, INC.
Sales Department
Tel #: (315) 455-6636
Fax #: (315) 455-8216
sales@rkbopto.com

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