AV Launches Next Generation Fully Automatic Mounting Machine FAMM 3.0

AV Flexologic celebrates 50 years of innovation and breaks another record by launching the world’s fastest and most accurate flexo plate mounting machine, the FAMM 3.0.

About the FAMM 3.0:

The FAMM 3.0 is the next generation fully automatic mounter that continues to change the dynamics in mounting departments, a change that first started in 2005 with the ground-breaking technology of the original FAMM.

This machine is the most advanced automatic mounting solution that provides incomparable speed, repeatability and accuracy. It has been developed for our customers who demand the highest standards and aim in an optimized and highly efficient pre-press workflow, that allows an enormous increase in their capacity and a higher overall print quality with fast changeovers. The patented FAMM 3.0 is the ideal solution for short and frequent job runs. This machine has been completely redesigned during the past 2 years and it is equipped with an updated software which allows more synchronous movements. This intelligent system controls the interactive cameras that read the digital positions of the mounting marks using the patented Image Recognition and a robotic manipulator that picks-up the plates and positions them with an extreme accuracy down to 2μm.

The FAMM 3.0 features state-of-the-art linear motors technology which are able to accelerate with 10ms/2. An upgraded feature of the FAMM 3.0 is the split conveyor belt which is able to identify the plate from the bottom and to read QR codes. The conveyor back light and laser line allows plates to be aligned easier. In addition, the pick-up unit is completely re-designed and it is used to transfer the plate from the conveyor belt to the mounting position. Using robotics the flexo plate is automatically positioned with an accuracy of 2 microns. The next generation FAMM is able to mount one plate in 29 seconds thanks to the second pressure roller which allows more synchronous movements.

The FAMM 3.0 is robot compatible for automatic loading and unloading printing sleeves.

Why investing in the FAMM 3.0?

• The FAMM 3.0 is the ideal solution for short and frequent job runs.
• Triple your mounting capacity
• Increase efficiency and recognize growth
• Reduce costs
• Higher print quality
• Faster changeovers
• Mounts 1000 sleeves per day with a single plate within 29 seconds.
• ROI in less than a year