In the evolving field of tissue production, new machine vision techniques are emerging, driven by technological advancements. Traditionally, tissue operations focused on metrics such as basis weight and moisture, often neglecting the impact of tissue runnability on downstream processes. Tissue web defects such as holes, dirt, edge cuts and creases present challenges to converting line performance, leading to breaks and diminishing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
By leveraging our solutions, customers experience heightened line efficiency and reduced costs
Introducing Papertech’s TotalVision solutions
Papertech’s TotalVision Solutions provide a revolutionary suite of customizable options designed to meet the diverse needs of multiple industries, including tissue, pulp and paper, steel and non-woven manufacturing. These solutions transform production processes and establish new quality benchmarks.
TotalVision tissue solutions
TotalVision Tissue Solutions are meticulously designed to address specific challenges in tissue manufacturing. This proactive approach equips manufacturers with tools to swiftly identify defects, trace their origins and significantly enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Features like online embossing and print quality measurement ensure superior product quality, setting a new benchmark in tissue manufacturing.

WebVision® WMS
A cornerstone of TotalVision Solutions, WebVision® WMS leverages high-speed cameras and advanced software to monitor every aspect of the sheet throughout the tissue machine and converting process. With over a thousand installations worldwide, WebVision® WMS excels in identifying issues such as web breaks and defects with unmatched speed and precision, from the forming stage to the slitter winder.

WebInspector® WIS
WebInspector® WIS employs AI-based web inspection technology to meticulously examine the entire web, ensuring exceptional product quality at every stage. Utilizing neural networks for precise defect segmentation and AI-classification, WebInspector® WIS redefines quality assurance.
iSTOP+™
iSTOP+™ is a remarkable innovation, being the industry’s first non-marking solution. This state-of-the-art product eliminates the need for ink or lasers, offering a cleaner and more efficient approach to defect detection and management. With successful implementation already demonstrated in several tissue mills, iSTOP+™ has proven its effectiveness and significantly enhanced efficiency (OEE). As more mills complete their implementations, iSTOP+™ promises to become an industry standard, making it a financially prudent investment with a rapid payback period.
A pioneer in developing cutting-edge machine vision systems
QualityVision and EmbossingAnalyzer
QualityVision and EmbossingAnalyzer can be integrated into TotalVision Tissue Solutions, providing unmatched quality assessment during the converting process. QualityVision measures embossing and print quality online, ensuring products meet the highest standards before reaching the market. This precise quality control enhances product reliability and strengthens brand reputation, giving manufacturers a competitive edge. In conjunction with QualityVision’s online assessment, EmbossingAnalyzer’s offline measurement capabilities elevate quality control, enabling manufacturers to optimize both line efficiency and product quality.
Comprehensive and customizable systems
Papertech excels in developing highly specialized systems adapted to each client’s unique needs. Its comprehensive suite integrates advanced machine vision technology, ensuring exceptional performance. Whether clients require a fully integrated cabinet system or a portable solution, Papertech’s offerings seamlessly merge with machine vision capabilities to deliver optimal results. The TotalVision System precisely identifies the root causes of quality defects and web breaks, providing reliable detection. From initial setup to ongoing support, PAPERTECH maximizes the effectiveness and longevity of its clients’ TotalVision Systems through thorough pre-engineering assessments and seamless integration into existing infrastructures.
The power of Papertech TotalVision
- Enhanced Quality Control: TotalVision ensures superior quality control through advanced algorithms and high-resolution cameras, surpassing human capabilities.
- Real-Time Optimization: Stay ahead with instant monitoring and adjustments, optimizing efficiency at every stage of tissue production.
- Customized Excellence: Tailor products to meet evolving client demands, enhancing brand loyalty and market competitiveness.
- Holistic Efficiency: Seamlessly integrate production and converting processes, minimizing downtime and maximizing return on investment (ROI).
- Enhanced Safety: Improve overall safety on production lines by offering visibility into inaccessible and gated machine areas, enhancing operational security.
Since its acquisition by the IBS Group in 2016, Papertech has embarked on a journey of innovation, leveraging the extensive expertise and resources available. Utilizing collective knowledge and capabilities, Papertech has achieved remarkable milestones, raising standards in product quality and operational efficiency across various facets of the paper-making process. Collaborating with the group, Papertech delivers comprehensive Tissue Solutions tailored to optimize every aspect of tissue production. Papertech’s expertise extends beyond machine vision applications to provide customized solutions tailored to meet specific requirements. Contact us to explore how our integrated approach can enhance your tissue manufacturing operations.


Papertech Inc.
Papertech is the industry-leading machine vision system supplier for web-based production lines. With over 1000 TotalVision™ installations in 37 countries, Papertech’s unified TotalVision™ platform, combining event capturing (WMS) and web inspection (WIS), helps papermakers and tissue producers around the world optimize paper quality and production efficiency. See more at: www.papertech.ca
Products
Camera systems, Defect detection, Machine Vision, Web Break analysis, Web Inspection, Web Monitoring.