Applied Vision Corporation, provider of machine vision inspection systems for the container manufacturing industry, has opened a new office in the U.K. to provide local customers with superior sales and service support.

This announcement is particularly relevant to food and beverage can manufacturers who require application-specific inspection and process monitoring systems to achieve optimum operational efficiency. Applied Vision automated vision technology routinely exceeds customers' exacting criteria for speed, accuracy and consistency in glass and metal container, cap and closure, mixed label and color decoration inspection.

With nearly 20 global locations including the U.K., Applied Vision continues to reaffirm its promise of exceptional customer support at the local level. Already this year, the company opened new offices in Dubai, U.A.E. and Denver, Colo. Besides strengthening its global presence, Applied Vision has made notable strides on other fronts in recent months including advancements in camera-based colorimetric technology, foil membrane end inspection and an automated slip sheet inspection solution.