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Labelexpo
Applications:
James Rodden, Prati
Prati goes for applications focus
Finishing solutions supplier Prati had a host of new solutions on its stand, each one focused on a certain application, with systems for pharma, wide web digital, in-mould, and high volume.
Local ANZ distributor James Rodden said, “Prati has decided to build platforms for market segments in order to give the best possible solutions to label printers. Labelexpo is where the fruits of that strategy are seen and released.”
The new Saturn Bidi for pharma labels has an automated stop and return function for mistakes in individual labels seen by its inspection system. The Digifast 20000 launched at the show is Prati’s first wide web finishing unit, and has been developed to work with the HP indigo 20000 flexible packaging printer.
Prati launched the Saturn Digi in-mould label finishing system, which uses a vibration system to stack any shape of label. The company also launched the Jupiter for high volume work.
Screen says new SAI press
takes labels to next level
Screen GP was launching its new Truepress Jet L350UV SAI inkjet system at Labelexpo, which will print multiple applications including labels of all types, folding cartons, and pouches.
Production speed has been raised significantly to 80 metres a minute. Speaking to Print21 at the show, Jack Malki, managing director of local distributor Jet Technologies said, “The Screen L350 SAI takes digital
label printing to the next level. The high speed, its ability to be upgraded in the field, and the Screen precision quality add up to a compelling proposition.”
Four scalable variants of the L350 SAI will be available, including E for entry-level, S for Standard, and the flagship Z model
for highest speed of 80 linear metres per hour; there will also be an LM version, using low-migration inks specifically for food packaging applications.
Next level: Peter Scott (left) and Jack Malki Labelexpo debut for printIQ
Local workflow management and MIS solutions developer made its Labelexpo debut at this show, with its new label printing module now part of the core printIQ product.
Sales director Adrian Fleming, who was at the show along with Mick Rowan, said, “We were at Labelexpo in Chicago last time, so we are building on that. This is our first showing here, and we are having a lot of interest in the printIQ solution.”
Fleming says, “For the label printing industry, you can’t just stick a label on your MIS and call it a label
MIS. Here at printIQ,
we have built the
functionality specific
to label printers into
the software – it is
now part of the core
product.” 21
Innovate, integrate and automate: Adrian Fleming, printIQ
Xeikon focuses on end to end solutions
Digital pioneer Xeikon had four distinct production suites on its booth, as the company focused on its strategy of providing end to end solutions for digital print businesses.
Trevor Crowley, ANZ regional manager at Xeikon, said, “We are running full solutions. We understand that as business gets tighter, and as skill levels diminish, that printers are looking to their supplier, they want
a partner that will work with them, that has the know-how, power and commitment to do that, and that is where Xeikon, now part of the Flint Group, sits.”
The four production suites include the Label Discovery Package, an entry-level solution addressing 90 per cent of all end- user label applications; the Xeikon CX500, addressing high-end food and wine label
printing; the Xeikon PX3000, the ideal solution for health and beauty markets and high-performance durable label printing; and Xeikon aXelerate, helping printers and converters to go the extra mile.
End-to-end: Trevor Crowley, Xeikon
Omet launches new combination
Press manufacturer Omet had one of the biggest presses at the show, launching
the XFlex X7 combination system which comes with flexo, gravure, flexo wet wash varnish, tactile raised varnish, and cast and cure (foiling) and finishing including die cutting – all in one print system.
Wayne Quayle, business development manager at ANZ supplier Currie Group said, “The XFlex X7 will open up new applications to printers. Its productivity and performance are outstanding: for instance, there is on the fly registration, it prints
at 180 metres a minute, and complete job changeover takes less than 10 minutes.” Omet also launched the Digital XJet, a
hybrid printer running flexo and digital inline at 100 metres a minute. The Omet flexo units were joined by a Durst inkjet print engine, the newly launched Tau 420 RCSi. Also inline was
a white and a primer. Web width is 420mm. Quayle said, “The wider web is more flexibility.”
Omet opening up new applications: Wayne Quayle, Currie Group
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