AVT Won 2026 Labels & Labeling Innovation Award
The company received the honor for its Helios Varnish Inspection Module, a system that detects defects in clear coatings.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Manufacturing
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AVT has secured the 2026 Labels & Labeling Innovation Award for its Helios Varnish Inspection Module. This is the third time the company has earned this specific industry recognition.
Why it matters
The award-winning module addresses the longstanding difficulty of detecting defects in clear varnishes and coatings at high production speeds. It allows for inspection of these layers in parallel with standard print inspection without necessitating formulation changes.
AVT reports that one in three Helios systems now ship with the varnish inspection module, which delivers a 30% gain in customer productivity. The technology supports matte, gloss, and tactile coatings during production.
The players
AVT
Founded in 1992, the company provides automated print inspection and quality control solutions for the printing industry.
The details
The module utilizes patented technology to monitor clear coatings at full production speeds. Because it is a retrofittable upgrade, converters can integrate the capability into existing Helios systems on the pressroom floor without replacing hardware.
Timeline
AVT began operating in print inspection in 1992.
The award was announced on September 15, 2026, at Loupe Americas 2026.
Market Landscape
This win reinforces the company's position as a leader in print quality assurance and highlights the shift toward integrated, retrofittable inspection technologies. It signals an increasing industry focus on maximizing production speed while maintaining strict quality standards across all coating types.
Converters and print shop operators can expect a 30% gain in productivity by retrofitting existing systems with this module. This upgrade enables facilities to identify clear coating defects in real-time without the need to modify current varnish formulations.
The takeaway
The ability to inspect clear coatings at full speed represents a significant efficiency upgrade for print facilities. Adopting retrofittable modules allows firms to enhance quality control without the capital expenditure of purchasing entirely new hardware.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Packaging South Asia.
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