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Mutoh’s new printers at drupa 2024

Mutoh has previewed two C, M, Y, K, White and said to provide “excellent”
new printers at Hall 9, Stand Varnish 800ml ink packs. adhesion, scratch resist-
B10 at Drupa. First is a new Featuring two eight-channel ance, and flexibility, with an
digital printer called monoblock 1,440 nozzle elongation of up to 200%.
HydrAton 1642, a 64-inch printheads in a staggered Also at Drupa, taking
setup and two four-inch
(1.62m-wide) roll-to-roll (101.6mm) UV LED lamps, place at Messe Düsseldorf
printer that integrates the device achieves print from today (28 May) until 7
water-based UV print tech- resolutions up to June, Mutoh is showing its
nology. The manufacturer 1,440x1,440dpi. It can also XpertJet SR Pro 54-inch
said this device represents a produce five-layer graphics (1.37m-wide) and 64-inch
new technology segment, without media pull back, sign and display printers,
featuring “revolutionary” ensuring “impeccable” print along with the Greenguard
print/dry technology and a Mutoh previewed its first roll-to-roll UV LED printer at drupa 2024 results. Features include bi- Gold certified, gBL-free
unique ink film formation directional alignment, MS51 sign and display inks.
media feed adjustment,
process on the printed primer or optimiser, includ- It features low-temperature remaining media tracking, For direct-to-shape applica-
media, collaboratively devel- ing paper, synthetic fabrics, drying and “excellent” jet- and a nozzle area select fea- tions, Mutoh is showing the
oped by Mutoh Japan’s technical textiles, heat-sen- ting stability. The inks are ture that detects and com- XpertJet661UF A2+ sized
large-format printer R&D sitive eco-friendly sub- low-odour and safety com- pensates for missing
division and Fujifilm’s strates, and PVC. Mutoh pliant. Mutoh also pre- nozzles. Mutoh said the desktop six-colour (C, M, Y,
K, White, Varnish) UV LED
Aquafuze ink technology said prints would have a very viewed its first roll-to-roll US61 inks are sustainable
team. thin ink film, a soft feel, and UV LED printer based on the and meet the current and device, printing directly
Featuring two AccuFine high scratch-resistance. XpertJet printer platform at anticipated EU regulations onto objects up to 150mm,
piezo drop-on-demand Fujifilm’s Aquafuze ink Drupa. The XpertJet1682UR on chemical use. They are a n d t h e n e w
free from SVHC1 and CMR
printheads, the HydrAton technology combines the is a dual-headed 64-inch category substances and are XpertJet1462UF A1+ sized
1642 can print on a wide benefits of UV LED and printer that uses Mutoh’s safe for operators. six-colour flatbed printer
range of substrates without water-based inkjet technolo- environmentally friendly Compatible with a wide vari- with moving gantry, offer-
the need of a pre-coat gies in one ink formulation. US61 series inks, available in ety of substrates, the inks are ing a 1.42x0.72m table size.

Authentication Solution Providers’ Association at drupa 2024

The Authentication against counterfeiting. ers across borders,” added
Solution Providers’ Recognizing the Middle Manoj Kochar, President of
Association (ASPA), a lead- East and Africa as significant ASPA.
ing non-profit organization export hubs for various prod- “I am eager to lead ASPA’s
dedicated to advancing ucts, including pharmaceuti-
secure authentication solu- efforts in the Middle East
tions, today announced its cals ASPA acknowledges the and Africa,” said Mr.
entry into the Middle East critical importance of Ranesh Bajaj, ASPA’s MEA
and Africa regions with the addressing counterfeiting Chapter Chairperson. “We
introduction of its MEA issues before these products will remain steadfast in
(Middle East & Africa) enter international supply upholding ASPA’s core val-
Chapter. This strategic chains.
move, marking ASPA’s 25th The Drupa 2024 meeting saw participation from over 40 delegates “Combating counterfeit- ues and mission, working
year of combating counter- ing at the source is crucial to tirelessly to promote
feits, aims to strengthen its Bajaj, will assume the posi- tion for professionals from ensure the integrity of authentication solutions
global efforts against the tion of Chairperson at the Authentication industry exported goods and protect and protect consumers in
proliferation of counterfeit ASPA’s MEA Chapter. worldwide. This initiative these regions. Additionally,
goods, which pose severe At the global meet held in will ensure greater coopera- global supply chains. we aim to gather more like-
risks to consumer safety, conjunction with Drupa tion between global compa- Counterfeiting is a transna-
economic stability, and 2024 at Dusseldorf, the tional threat that requires minded stakeholders to join
intellectual property rights. Governing body team of nies regarding technology coordinated and collabora- us in this collective
Industry veteran Mr. Ranesh ASPA organized an interac- and service in the fight tive efforts from stakehold- endeavor.”

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