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Single step solution: Kornit Presto Max
Kornit shows full
range of DTG
For the first time, printers were able to see live demonstrations of Kornit’s Max technology full
portfolio in one place, with Kornit saying Max delivers the highest print quality with enhanced productivity and innovative applications for
all fashion segments: apparel, high- fashion, and activewear, as well
as home décor.
The new printers included the Presto Max system, which Kornit claims is the only single-step solution – and the most sustainable solution available – for direct-to-fabric printing to bring white printing on coloured fabrics. Also launched at Fespa is the Atlas Max Poly, which can print on dyed polyester. 21
Cross-platform strategy: Mimaki launched several new print systems at Fespa
Mimaki launches Snew 330 series
tandout technology on the Mimaki booth included the new 330 series, consisting of
the eco-solvent JV330-160 and CJV330-160, and the TS330- 1600, which launched during the company’s Global Innovation Days event, and making their trade show debut here.
The 330 Series leverages Mimaki’s cross-platform strategy to offer what the company says is a high-end, cost effective printing solution across several sectors. 21
EOpportunities with Epson
pson had a host of solutions on its Fespa booth, all aimed at giving
new opportunities for print businesses, offering them end- to-end technologies to enter new markets for whatever size of business they are.
Products on show included its first water-based resin
ink, large format printer, the award-winning SureColor SC-R5000L, with which it
says is easy to print on a wide range of substrates including wallcoverings, soft signage and fine art paper.
In the Promotional area,
two of Epson’s desktop dye sublimation printers and the SC-F2100 DTG printer were running, Epson’s latest Direct to
NAutomation for profitability
Multiple new solutions: Epson’s busy stand included this complete t-shirt printing line
Garment printer, the SureColor SC-F3000, was printing, as was Epson’s “next-generation” Direct to Fabric digital textile printer, the Monna Lisa ML-8000, along with Epson’s dye sublimation SureColor SC-F9400H and SC-F10000H. Both were running with fluorescent inks
to show a range of applications, including fashion, sportswear, home textiles and soft signage. Epson’s first UV flatbed printer, the SureColor SC-V7000, was
on display for the first time, printing point of sale, outdoor signage, window displays, packaging and décor products. 21
ewly formed purpose-built for print and for scheduling and resource eProductivity Software packaging converters. optimisation, and helps
had industry experts on They include PrintFlow optimise the “most complex”,
hand to discuss the company’s production optimisation capabilities, which it says are
4D, which it says is a next generation, cloud-based solution that delivers technology
multi-site production planning processes “up to 20 times faster than other existing solutions”.
Auto-Count 4D is a cloud- based, real-time data collection solution that the company says enables print and packaging businesses to make timely, data-driven, and cost-effective decisions that result in faster speeds, greater accuracy, and higher quality. 21
First show for eProductivity Software: Adrian Zesiger
HP shows energy saving production
HP was showing its full range of latex print systems, including the
new Latex 700 and 800 series, with white ink; its hybrid and flatbed print systems Latex R1000 and Latex R2000; and its Latex 315 print-and-cut solution.
The Latex 700/800 series brings a suite of features, including its “whitest white” Latex ink that HP says enable print service providers “to be more agile, tackle ambitious projects and take on the highest value work.” Also on the floor
was the Latex R Series – which HP says enables print services providers to be agile in printing both rigid and flexible media, and offers the “glossiest white and a sustainability edge”.
The company was also using Fespa to highlight the energy saving efficiencies on its new range of Latex print systems, which it says results in better business outcomes for its customers. 21
Sustainable focus: HP
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