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Data integrity

EyeC is your specialist for artwork and print inspection systems so that you can find artwork and print errors in time. Data integrity plays an important role in this process. It guarantees the consistency and accuracy over the entire data life cycle. 

Data integrity is a crucial part of designing, implementing and using different data systems. Data integrity techniques make sure that the recording of data goes exactly as intended. When it comes to data retrieval, data integrity ensures that the data is the same as at the time of the original recording. This way, unintentional changes to information are prevented.

These avoidable changes in the data can lead to failures and errors of different magnitudes. For example, it might lead to one pixel in an image being off.

Data integrity is a continuous process of error checking and validation routines that is implemented into the database at the design stage by using standard rules and procedures.

Data integrity software in printing

At EyeC we offer you a wide range of data inspection software that checks the data integrity of your artwork and other print data. Data integrity of print products such as the artwork and pre-press inspection ensures that your artwork files are error-free. 

This way, product recall can be avoided. The content of the artwork file is checked at each production stage which avoids reprinting and lowers the cost of production. The different EyeC softwares detect errors at the pre-press stage and get all your files ready fast for the different industries such as Pharma and Healthcare, FMCG, Luxury and many more sectors. 

This way, the data integrity of a wide array of products such as leaflets, labels or all types of flexible packaging can be checked. Without a data integrity process, you will on average face higher operational costs and revenue losses.

 

EyeC Software to guarantee data integrity

Our software complies with data integrity and security requirements. The EyeC systems check the entire content of PDF files and printed materials. In addition to text, other aspects such as braille, 1D- and 2D-codes as well as colors are tested. 

The quality and conformity of texts and graphics are checked in detail. The EyeC software can easily be integrated into existing processes. We offer you an inspection system, secure databases, a review station and an audit trail reviewer. In the pharma industry, reviewing and auditing texts, braille and codes is crucial, as errors can occur during any step of the way. 

This is counteracted by printing control solutions to create artwork and pre-press data both during the printing process and during the final quality control. This way, all printed products comply with data integrity and data security and are FDA-compliant.

 

What aspects of the printing sample are checked during artwork inspection?

Artwork inspection saves time and money because it identifies errors in just one step in the early stages of the printing process.

The following elements of the graphic design are checked during the artwork check:

  • Font
    Are the text elements legible? Sophisticated checking systems check expression and spelling errors in both German and foreign languages.
  • Graphics
    The artwork check ensures that the graphic elements are in the right place or do not cover each other.
  • Colours
    Part of the artwork check is the color check. Do the colors match the artwork?
  • Barcodes
    1D and 2D code checks prevent barcodes from being unreadable due to dark backgrounds or printing errors.
  • Braille
    The depth and correctness of Braille embossing can be visually checked during artwork inspection. Flawless printing must be guaranteed, especially for packaging materials in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Punch contour and cut marks.
    The position of contours and embossing can also be checked optically in the artwork inspection.

FAQ

Data integrity means your data remains consistent, accurate and unchanged throughout its lifecycle –so what you retrieve later matches what was originally recorded. In print and artwork workflows, even tiny, unintended changes (e.g., a single pixel) can lead to avoidable errors and costly rework.

EyeC provides software that checks the integrity of artwork and other print data, verifying files at multiple production stages to help prevent reprints and potential recalls. The systems check the content of PDFs and printed materials, including text, Braille, 1D/2D codes and colours, and can be integrated into existing processes.

There are key checks during artwork inspection, including fonts/text (legibility and spelling), graphics placement, colour checks, barcode readability, Braille, plus punch contours and cut marks.
Common weak points include human error during data entry/management, issues during data transfer between systems or sites, and malware or viruses that can corrupt information
Data security is used as protection against unauthorised access and corruption (a foundation for integrity), while data integrity is about data being valid and accurate. Data consistency relates to values remaining the same across instances of an application (often within a single-site environment).