Luster to showcase new AI-driven solutions at LMAI Conference

In India, Luster is represented by Flexo Image Graphics (FIG).

Established in 1996, Luster is the first company in China which developed vision inspection technologies for printing business. Over the years, the company has grown from a regional player to a global leader in engineering automated print inspection systems. “Currently, we’ve expanded our technology from traditional defect detection system to AI-powered vision systems with advanced optical design to further enhance the inspection accuracy, easy to use and wide-adaptive capability to different print jobs and requirements,” said Carrie Duan, international sales manager, Luster LightTech.

She added, “Our global reach now extends to strategic partnerships in Europe, North America, and Asia, with India being a key market driven by its great potential and big population. Last year, Luster acquired JAI, a 60-year-old Japanese industrial camera manufacturer. It’s our privilege to be at the Indian label industry’s landmark event LMAI Conference 2025. As a future expansion plan in the country’s label industry, we closely work with FIG to offer more in-depth solutions for clients increasingly demanding for grown code reading requirements.” 

Designed to install either on label printing presses or slitting rewinders, Luster system provides light, sound and visual alarm to warn operators about defects for optimising press uptime with real-time adjustments and prevent continuous waste. It guarantees 100% inspection on all printing processes including die-cutting, stamping, code printing, etc, making sure there will be outputs of no faulty labels.

Luster builds up some key strength of latest inspection solutions for labels and packaging solutions, evolving AI technology and other advancements. First, its high-speed AI defect detection identifies issues like small misprints, colour shifts, and variable code errors. Secondly, its multi-camera synchronises inspection for 100% coverage, even in complex label designs. Thirdly, its seamless integration with existing printing & finishing lines eventually improves efficiency. Last but not least, its sustainability-driven waste reduction helps clients cut material losses up to 30%.

Luster’s AI technology is based on 29 years of print big data and it owns the world’s leading vision algorithm library called Visionware. Duan said, “We use deep learning algorithms trained on millions of print samples to self-learn defect patterns, adapt to new print jobs without manual setup, and predict potential quality drifts before they impact production. After all, this AI-driven approach ensures higher accuracy and faster setup times compared to traditional rule-based systems.”

When it comes to post-installation support for Indian customers, Duan added, “FIG has been working with us for more than five years now, serving every single customer in the country with utmost satisfaction. Together with FIG, we conduct onsite and virtual trainings for operators. We provide 24x7 remote monitoring & troubleshooting via our support hub, and regular software updates with new AI models for evolving print challenges.”

On the sustainability and automation fronts, Luster provides smart factory solutions, including ERP, MES, AGV and Smart warehousing solutions. Ms Duan conclusively conveys, “With new development of AI and automation technologies, our ultimate mission is to help the label industry become more intelligent, more automated and help printers and converters grow and achieve their visions.”