25 product launches at Fespa which dare to print differently - The Noel D'Cunha Sunday Column

3M unveiled the 3M Print Wrap Film IJ180mC (initial tack, fine-tuned slideability and easier liner release) and the 3M Envision Wrap Film, a film with sustainability advantages.

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Aeoon Technologies launched its new Titan flatbed series which can be used to print on materials including leathers, woods, plastics, glass or metals. Titan Multi, Titan Multi Duo, Titan Maxi and Titan Maxi Duo are the four versions of the system.

Agfa launched an LED version of its Jeti Tauro H2500. The 2.5m-wide roll-to-roll hybrid UV printer features continuous and automated feeding, and can print on flexible and rigid media, including corrugated board.

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Arjowiggins launched its new DigiPeel HD heat transfer paper for digital and screen applications.

Armor launched a new dye-sublimation ink. This is a boon for flag printers who can print directly without the need to wash post-print. Its ARSub D701 ink works with Epson printheads, and does not bleed after calendering.

Canon launched the 1.64m-wide format printer Colorado, the first to feature Canon's UVGel technology.

Durst showcased upgraded versions of the UV-based Rho P10 250 HS Plus and Rho 512R Plus printers and the water-based Rho WT 250 and Rhotex 325. In addition, Durst is showcasing the Rho WT 250 flatbed printer which can print on plastics such as polypropylene. The machine can also be used to print on paper media and corrugated boards. Additionally, the Rhotex 325 3.2m-wide eco-friendly printer, which replaces the Rhotex 322 in Durst’s portfolio, saw its debut at Fespa.

EFI launched the 1.8m-wide Reggiani Renoir Flexy. The kit is equipped with the manufacturer’s patented Dynaplast transfer system, which allows it to print onto a variety of substrates at more than 400sqm/hour.

EFI also launched the entry-level Pro 16H LED hybrid printer, which has an embedded Fiery frontend.

EFI launched the Nozomi which is a 1.8x3m bed and can prints single-pass in up to seven colours, and has a top speed of 75 linear m/min. It handles board from 0.4mm up to the full range of corrugated flutes, including triple wall. It uses EFI’s cool-cure LED technology.

Epson showed off the 10-colour SureColor SC-S80600 and four-colour SureColor SC-S60600. On the textile side, the SureColor SC-F6200, SC-F7200 and SC-F9200 at Fespa. It was a statement of intent for its sign and display models and the textile models.

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Fujifilm launched the B1PE7 (B1 print engine, seven picolitre printhead). The 200sph, 960dpi modular printer is manufactured by Inca, and uses print technology from the manufacturer’s Onset and Spyder models, which is combined with Fujifilm printheads and inks.

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Gandy Digital has launched the Kre8tor, a new 3.2m-wide hybrid UV flatbed and roll-to-roll machine at Fespa.

HP launched two mid-range Latex printers. These are: the 1.37m-wide Latex 315 Print and Cut and the 1.6m-wide Latex 335 Print and Cut.

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HP, also, showed off enhancements to its PageWide printers plus an automated feeder for the HP Scitex 17000.

HP launched a flexible media loading kit for its flagship HP Scitex 17000 industrial flatbed. Also, HP demonstrated an expanded HP PrintOS, it’s cloud-based operating system originally developed for Indigo machines, which is now compatible with the Latex and Scitex machines.

Inca showcased a prototype of the 1.6m-wide single-pass inkjet web press running at a development facility. The 305m/min press is a prototype for the 2.8m-wide model the Cambridge manufacturer will supply to BHS. This is because of the partnership between BHS Corrugated Maschinen and Inca's owner Screen for the production of an inline corrugated printing solution.

Mactac launched its new self-healing vehicle wrapping films. Mactac also launched the MacBlock film for window graphics, a high opacity range intended for double-sided graphics. Also, there were two new additions to its architectural segment of films, DecoLeather and DecoVeneziano.

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Mimaki launched the 3DUJ-P the “world’s first full-colour modelling machine” which offers up to 10 million colours.

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Mutoh launched the ValueJet 626UF, an A2-size six-colour (CMYK plus white and varnish) direct-to-object LED-UV printer. The printer is good for short-run personalisation of gifts and gadgets, packaging prototypes, awards, speciality or industrial items, labels, decals and signs.

Kornit launched its new high-volume direct-to-garment printer, the Kornit Avalanche Hexa R. Kornit also launched the latest in its Storm series of direct-to-garment (DTG) printers, the Storm Duo.

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Ricoh launched two new direct-to-garment (DTG) printers which included the Ricoh Ri 3000 and Ri 6000. Both machines are based on the Anajet mPower series, but with a number of enhancements.

Sakurai launched a screen press - MS110-DDS - with high-resolution printing on very thin plastic material and other expensive substrates. The press is capable of producing from 200 to 2,000 pieces per hour.

Sun Chemical showed its Eco Pro system which supplements Sun's Streamline range of aftermarket inks. The Eco pouches sit in a cradle above the printer, reducing the likelihood of spillages or of air bubbles entering the ink. Sun also launched its new Streamline ESL 3 solvent-based ink.

Zünd added a laser module for its G3 series, the LM 100W (for cutting and sealing of polyester fabrics up to 2mm).

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