Founded in 1977 in Japan, FUTEC is a pioneer of 100% automatic flaw detection systems for print and surface inspection for commercial, packaging and label markets. The company’s strong investment in its in-house R & D facilities enable it to develop innovative technologies that help printers to improve profitability and maintain client relationships by offering 100% product transparency. With over 250 employees and more than 9,000 customer installations worldwide, FUTEC is committed to pushing the boundaries in technological developments, which is underpinned by its strong Japanese heritage. FUTEC recently expanded its European business operations by opening a European business hub to further improve the sales and technical service support in Europe. The business hub, which is headquartered in Germany, is also used as a dedicated customer training centre.