Neat's investment in Acuity and Gbos laser system

Sandip Thanawala of Neat Graphics has returned to Thane where he had begun his pre-press journey two decades ago. Thanawala who had parted way with Jak Printers – and offset print - has diversified into a brand new segment.

 

Thanawala bought the wide-format printer as part of an investment in its new 4000sq/ft unit. On the evening of 7 May, which was celebrated with close friends, customers, and family, Thanawala showcased the applications and services.

 

The work which was displayed showed off the prowess of the kit on a wide range of substrates including ceramics, glass, acrylic, plastic, fabric, wood and even lenticular; which wowed the 60 guests.

 

“We have been traditionally producing CTP plates, but we recently considered the introduction of a digital wide-format printer to cater to the market in displays, signs, labels, stickers, wallpaper and window graphics,” said Thanawala.

 

“With the Acuity Advance Select we can now digitally finish on glass and acrylic, provide digital packaging and sampling and print on any type of material, whether it be corrugated board, plastics or wood, of any size and with any finish," said Thanawala.

 

"As opposed to conventional technologies, UV wide-format can produce short-run prints in a cost-effective way. What’s more, the reduced time to market allowed by a UV wide-format equipment is a plus for a competitive and on-demand driven industry," said Thanawala. 

 

"The Gbos laser system will support the Acuity Advance Select and shall be used to cut intricate shapes. The Gbos kit can incorporate intricate designs by laser-cutting,” said Vishnuu Kamat, vice president – sales, AGS who have sold more than 16 machines in India in a year.

 

The average life of laser heads is 4,000 hours. “So for an eight-hour continuous production per day, the laser can last up to two years on an average, which is considerably good,” Kamat added. The Gbos is capable of short-run prototype samples and low-volume production of POS products.

 

Neat Graphics has a staff of 12, and Thanawala hopes to increase the marketing strength in the coming days.