--- title: Powering Digital Traceability with FILTEC’s QR Code Inspection for REFPet Lines description: "Unveiled at Drinktec 2025: FILTEC’s OMNIVISION 4 with integrated QR Code inspection brings digital traceability to refillable PET bottle production." image: https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/hubfs/OV4-w-QRCode.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/powering-digital-traceability-with-filtecs-qr-code-inspection-for-refpet-lines#main-content) [![KESTREL VISION LOGO 2023-1](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KESTREL%20VISION%20LOGO%202023-1.png?width=2942&height=1422&name=KESTREL%20VISION%20LOGO%202023-1.png "KESTREL VISION LOGO 2023-1")](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [Kestrel Vision - Rigid Packaging Inspection Blog](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com) - [Laser Coding](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/tag/laser-coding), - [Omnivision 4](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/tag/omnivision-4), - [Track and Traceability](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/tag/track-and-traceability) - Powering Digital Traceability with FILTEC’s QR Code Inspection for REFPet Lines # Powering Digital Traceability with FILTEC’s QR Code Inspection for REFPet Lines [Filtec](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/author/filtec) Oct 14, 2025 5:38:39 PM Share: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/industrial-dynamics-company](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/powering-digital-traceability-with-filtecs-qr-code-inspection-for-refpet-lines) [Share this page on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/powering-digital-traceability-with-filtecs-qr-code-inspection-for-refpet-lines) [Share this page on Facebook](mailto:?body=https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/powering-digital-traceability-with-filtecs-qr-code-inspection-for-refpet-lines) ![Filtec Empty Bottle Inspection with QR Code Reading](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OV4-w-QRCode.png?width=1280&height=700&name=OV4-w-QRCode.png) At [Drinktec 2025](https://www.drinktec.com/en-US/home/), FILTEC introduced its latest innovation in beverage inspection and traceability — QR Code inspection integrated into the [OMNIVISION 4 (OV4)](https://www.filtec.com/products/empty-bottle/empty-bottle-inspection/) platform. This advancement represents a major step forward for **refillable PET (REFPet)** lines, giving producers the ability to uniquely identify, inspect, and trace every bottle from blow molding to distribution. As sustainability goals push the beverage industry toward refillable and circular packaging, traceability is becoming a cornerstone of quality assurance. FILTEC’s integrated approach bridges product identification, inspection, and data intelligence — ensuring each container meets the highest standards of performance and compliance. --- ### **Integrated QR Code Inspection in OMNIVISION 4** FILTEC’s **OMNIVISION 4 with INTELLECT** platform is already a benchmark for high-speed, all-surface empty bottle inspection. Now, it’s even smarter. The newly integrated **QR Code inspection** feature brings together [**FILTEC’s Lasetec 5**](https://www.filtec.com/products/laser-marking-solution/) coding and advanced vision technology to deliver: - **Real-time verification** of QR codes printed directly on bottles - **360° contact-free inspection** using high-resolution **LINESCAN** imaging - **Vacuum-less starwheel design** for easier maintenance and changeovers - Seamless **INTELLECT platform integration**, including RFID login, coded test bottle tracking, and intuitive touchscreen operation This convergence of hardware and software makes OMNIVISION 4 one of the most advanced empty bottle inspection solutions available — now capable of powering full digital traceability for REFPet lines. --- ### **Operational Success in Latin America** The technology is already in action. FILTEC’s QR Code inspection system is running successfully on REFPet lines in **Chile**, with **Brazil** soon to follow. In these installations, producers are leveraging FILTEC’s solution to achieve: - **End-to-end traceability** from the blow molder to the filling line and beyond - **Defect rejection before the filler**, protecting product integrity - **Data capture and reporting** via the **Kestrel Eco System**, providing actionable insights for continuous optimization By combining code application, verification, and analytics, producers can confidently meet traceability mandates while improving operational efficiency and sustainability metrics. --- ### **A Turnkey Solution for the Future of Packaging** FILTEC’s QR Code inspection is part of a **complete turnkey solution** designed to fit seamlessly into beverage production environments. This includes: - **Laser or inkjet coding systems** installed immediately after the blow molder - **Vision-based inspection modules** that verify code presence, readability, and alignment - **Integration with ERP and regulatory systems** for serialization and aggregation - **Remote Vision Inspection modules** for flexible deployment across the line This integrated approach not only ensures **regulatory compliance** but also enhances **consumer engagement** and supports the **circular economy** through smart, data-driven traceability. As refillable PET continues to grow worldwide, solutions like FILTEC’s QR Code inspection for OMNIVISION 4 will play a critical role in helping beverage producers achieve sustainable, traceable, and future-ready operations. 👉 Learn more about FILTEC’s innovations in inspection and traceability at [www.filtec.com](https://www.filtec.com) [Laser Coding](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/tag/laser-coding), [Omnivision 4](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/tag/omnivision-4), [Track and Traceability](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/tag/track-and-traceability) ## Read On [![FILTEC at Drinktec presenting OV4](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Booth%201-2.jpg?width=352&name=Booth%201-2.jpg)](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/filtec-unveils-the-next-evolution-of-empty-bottle-inspection-at-drinktec-2022) ### [FILTEC Unveils the Next Evolution of Empty Bottle Inspection at Drinktec 2022](https://blog.kestrel-vision.com/filtec-unveils-the-next-evolution-of-empty-bottle-inspection-at-drinktec-2022) FILTEC would like to thank everyone that came out to Drinktec held in Munich, Germany, September... 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