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WIDE FORMAT & POSTPRESS NEWS

ABG unveils 4th-generation APR expands
portfolio
Converter platform ing SEI Laser for its flexible
APR will begin represent-

packaging products in the US
beginning in 2024 to expand
Leading finishing equip- sistent air gap performance its product portfolio of flexo-
ment manufacturer, A B with thin liners and preci- graphic equipment. SEI
Graphic International sion in die-cutting opera- Laser’s flexible packaging
products are highlighted by
(ABG), has introduced its tions. the PackMaster and
4th-generation Converter The extended rewind and PackMaker family of prod-
platform. The platform waste rewind roll capacity of ucts, featuring solutions for
incorporates numerous cus- up to 800m, compared to laser cutting, scoring, and
tomer-led innovations, all the previous 700mm limit, macro and micro-perforating
designed to allow converters allows for longer production products.
to produce more with less. runs. The dual-frame SEI offers multiple prod-
Able to achieve running unwind feature and offset ucts including easy-open,
speeds of up to 250m/min, brake make roll loading and window packaging, micro/
the system handles both The platform incorporates numerous customer-led innovations unloading easier. This fea- macro perforation for easy
printed and blank web mate- ing the ability to position footprint. Downtime is min- ture improves operational ventilation, and MAP, and
rials, thereby enhancing fleyeVision cameras before imized through design and efficiency, especially for can accommodate both sin-
productivity and streamlin- or after stripping and adapt innovative engineering, rolls smaller than 200mm. gle or multi-layer films like
ing production cycles. Its web paths, the Converter ensuring uninterrupted pro- The new converter allows PE, PET, PP, nylon, and
flexo technology offers high platform enhances visibility duction and resource sav- customers to run roll to roll, PTFE, as well as paper.
print quality, registration and quality control, accord- ings. The platform features roll to finished product, or Integrating the SEI Laser
accuracy and speed. ing to ABG. a die head, which reduces roll to sheet, with or without flexible packaging product
With expanded camera The Converter platform heat generation during die- ABG non-stop technology on line strengthens APR’s prod-
placement options, includ- features a more compact cutting. This results in con- the unwind or rewind. uct lineup.
Jetsci Global launches dSpark All4Labels and Actega

Hybrid+ join forces

Jetsci Global, part of Long-standing business
Monotech systems, has partners All4Labels Global
launched its latest digital Packaging Group and Actega
label finishing and convert- have agreed at the joint fur-
ing machine, dSpark ther development and the
Hybrid+. It adds to the com- exclusive use of the Signite
pany’s already existing port- Signite is a unique technology
folio of digital label and technology developed by
packaging printing and con- Actega by All4Labels in the hensive support, guide the
verting plus finishing solu- It integrates with conventional or digital printing processes European market. development of labels and
tions. treatment corona unit, pre- Signite is a unique decora- promote sustainable deci-
This 330 mm wide press pares the enhancement pro- packaging in real-time, add- tion technology that signifi- sions. Our partnership with
finishes and converts digi- cess. ing to the press’ comprehen- cantly reduces waste by Actega is heading in exactly
tally printed labels and also The press has two fully sive capabilities. The cold eliminating printing sub-
seamlessly integrates with servo-driven spot registered foil setup is driven by both strates. It offers improved this direction: this innovative
conventional or digital flexo printing units. The first digital UV inkjet and the sec- design flexibility, and ulti- technology will open huge
printing processes. dSpark unit is pre-inkjet and can be ond flexo unit. It provides mately enables improved opportunities, even for mar-
Hybrid+ is driven by inkjet employed for last-minute users with the flexibility to reuse and recycling. kets that do not use labels
technology using UV cura- color additions to labels, choose, based on job Paloma Alonso, All4Labels today. This breakthrough
ble fluids. security printing and more, requirements. It features solution not only signifi-
The dSpark Hybrid+ is providing flexibility in label unique differential unwind CEO, said in a statment: ‘We cantly reduces waste and
compatible with a wide customization. and rewind shafts for effi- promote continuous and sus-
array of digitally or conven- The second fully servo- c ien t f oi l us ag e. tainable investment in improves recyclability and
tionally printed substrates driven spot registered flexo Additionally, it may be used research and development reuse, but also offers tremen-
for enhancements. The web unit, post inkjet station fur- for security and special ink across the board to provide dous design flexibility for
cleaner and an inline surface ther enhances labels and applications. our customers with compre- brand owners.
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