Fujifilm Launches “FUJIFILM Prescale Station”

In recent years, as manufacturing processes have become more sophisticated and demands for quality assurance and traceability have increased, the number of pressure inspections in manufacturing processes—especially in the semiconductor and battery industries—has risen. This has led to a growing need for efficient and highly accurate pressure measurement.
Fujifilm has maintained a leading global market share with “Prescale,” a film that visualizes the balance and distribution of contact pressure and surface pressure between objects. When pressure is applied, the film turns red, and the density of the color visually indicates the magnitude of the pressure.
Leveraging the unique ability of “Prescale” to visualize pressure, Fujifilm has developed “Prescale Station,” which enables quantitative analysis of pressure information.
“Prescale Station” reads the color patterns on “Prescale” film using a high-resolution FA camera and built-in LED lighting, and efficiently analyzes and stores pressure data^*3 through a system design that integrates Fujifilm’s advanced image processing and optical technologies.
This product was developed to meet the needs of users who face challenges with workload and judgment accuracy in sites where numerous pressure inspections are performed daily. By simply specifying the measurement area^*4, the device displays analysis results for up to 10 items^*5, including maximum, minimum, and average pressure, as well as pressure area. Up to 35 measurement frames can be analyzed at once, making it suitable for large-volume pressure measurement.
Furthermore, “Prescale Station” is designed with internal LED lighting and optical shielding to maintain a stable reading environment, ensuring consistent measurement performance even under yellow-light conditions. These features work together to enhance inspection efficiency.
Leveraging the expertise the company has cultivated over the years, Fujifilm will continue to support the construction of high-precision and efficient inspection workflows in manufacturing sites and promote digital transformation, thereby contributing to enhanced inspection efficiency and strengthened quality control for customers.

• *1 Film that utilizes Fujifilm’s precision coating technology and microcapsule technology to easily visualize the balance and distribution of pressure and surface pressure. Recommended usage temperature: 20°C to 35°C.
• *2 Industrial cameras used for image processing and monitoring in manufacturing processes. They handle various applications such as dimensional measurement, defect detection, and barcode reading.
• *3 Compatible OS: Windows
• *4 Up to 35 areas can be specified for analysis by placing frames around the desired regions on the captured “Prescale” image.
• *5 Measurement area, Pressure area, Pressure area ratio, Effective pressure ratio, Average pressure, Maximum pressure, Minimum pressure, Load, Standard deviation, Uniformity (Pressure value)

“Prescale Station” reads the developed color on “Prescale” film with a high-resolution FA camera and enables analysis and storage of pressure data on PC (Supported OS: Windows). With a high reading resolution of approximately 0.12 mm, even subtle pressure distributions can be visualized in detail. Pressure irregularities that are difficult to detect by visual inspection can be clearly identified both numerically and visually.

The system’s optical shielding and design ensure a stable reading environment unaffected by lighting conditions. By eliminating the influence of external light, consistent pressure measurement is possible every time. By setting threshold values in advance, the device can automatically judge pass/fail based on set criteria. Up to 35 measurement frames can be automatically assigned within the image, enabling simultaneous analysis of multiple areas. This prevents variation in human judgment and supports the efficiency and standardization of inspection processes.

Read images, analysis images, pressure maps, and measurement results can be saved to PC, supporting management of inspection history and preparation of quality assurance. Saved data can also be linked with internal systems or cloud system, further strengthening quality management systems in manufacturing sites.

• *6 Support for other pressure ranges and “Prescale for High Temperature” (except 200LLW) will be added sequentially.
• *7 Support for A3 size is planned from February 2026.

The pressure measurement film “Prescale” and “Prescale Station” pressure image analysis system are products of the Advanced Functional Materials Division of FUJIFILM Corporation. This division develops and supplies high-performance materials such as display components, data storage media, industrial equipment, and fine chemicals. By leveraging advanced technologies cultivated through photographic film development—such as precision film formation, coating, and functional molecular design—the division contributes to the advancement of cutting-edge fields including 5G communications, autonomous driving, and smart devices.
Amid ongoing technological innovation and diversifying market needs, the division supports the efficiency of manufacturing operations and the enhancement of product value, thereby contributing to the realization of a safe and secure society.

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