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How digitalization and automation are driving innovation in…

By Patrick Graber, BOBST Marketing Director, Narrow-Mid Web Printing & Converting Label converters face challenges from many different directions that directly threaten the profitability of their businesses. However, despite pressures on price and severe labor shortages, combined with the need to adapt quickly to new market trends while delivering high quality labels, there are still opportunities to grow for those ready to embrace the world of digitalization, automation and connectivity. Following a contraction of the label market in 2023, volumes returned to more normal levels in 2024, according to Smithers: “The Future of Printed Labels to 2029”. Even better news, the report predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in value of 4.6% which is equivalent to 4.4% in volume terms. But competition is fierce, and costs are rising, meaning converters must implement solutions that simplify label production to capitalize on this growth and safeguard dwindling profit margins. Mitigating the skills drain Label converters operate in a dynamic market that requires a high level of agility to respond to brand owners’ demands for rapid turnaround, shorter run lengths, and excellent quality. However, the industry faces a growing shortage of skilled operators and a knowledge transfer gap due to fewer young people entering the field. Without experienced staff to run the presses and operate the finishing machines, the industry must look to technology to maintain standards. One of the major pain points compounded by the skills drain is ensuring color consistency – not only over time but also across different printing technologies and applications. Meanwhile, the increasing emphasis on sustainability, including waste reduction and the use of new eco-friendly materials, adds a significant dimension to an already complex situation. We are seeing the industry addressing these issues from a product and process point of view. The main trend can be observed in digital printing with a move towards automated inline processes. Here, end-to-end or ‘All-in-One’ workflows are gaining ground. Already in use by most medium to large converters, these advanced integrated solutions are capable of producing ready-to-ship labels in one pass with a single person operating the entire line. Digitalization on the flexo front Narrow web flexo technology is also being further optimized by incorporating higher levels of automation and digitalization to improve efficiency and minimize waste, regardless of the machine operator’s skills or qualifications. It is important to note that flexo remains the primary technology for label production in the short to medium term, accounting for nearly 40% of the market volume in 2023 according to Smithers. Operating old flexo presses is an art in itself, so with the number of experienced operators falling rapidly, companies must move to more automated solutions to ensure output quality. BOBST is already well regarded for its highly automated inline flexo presses with innovative features such as DigiFlexo and DigiGap ensuring automatic register and pressure adjustment, automatic job change, and high-performance semi-rotary die-cutting with automatic die-plate change, amongst others. Increasing sustainability with oneECG We are now witnessing a rising interest in oneECG, BOBST’s proprietary solution for extended color gamut printing. Through the digitalization of color information (following a very similar process in digital printing which by default utilizes ECG), converters can ensure highest color repeatability between jobs and between flexo and digital technologies, faster and more efficiently. oneECG for inline flexo not only improves productivity by 67%, but it also has a positive impact on sustainability, reducing setup waste by up to 65%, as well as lowering energy consumption and ink waste. Converters look to oneECG not only to reduce their environmental footprint but also to streamline operations. In combination with automatic job change, flexo machines like the BOBST MASTER M6 become not digital, but highly digitalized. Implementing oneECG in narrow-mid web flexo is particularly effective for applications such as shrink sleeves and other flexible packaging. These are areas where job lengths are reducing but not to the point where digital technology is cost-effective. Mastering digital inline operation The transition to All-in-One operation, where labels are produced on one machine that incorporates digital and flexo printing, embellishment, die-cutting and quality control, is ramping up, driven by the need to deliver exceptional quality at speed with the lowest possible amount of waste and at competitive costs. Configurable with any number of value-adding modules, the DIGITAL MASTER modular platform from BOBST gives converters the capability to produce a much wider variety of superior quality products. Complex applications, such as multilayer labels, highly embellished labels, to name a few, can be much more effectively produced on these presses. By eliminating idle time between processes and reducing complexity in planning, DIGITAL MASTER ensures faster turnaround thereby speeding up time-to-market. Combining multiple processes in one machine also reduces the need for additional equipment, such as offline embellishment machines, and operators, which lowers the overall production costs, simplifies the workflow and optimizes the factory floor. Next-level inspection with ACCUCHECK A key aspect of the All-in-One platform that brings digitalization and automation to a new level is BOBST ACCUCHECK. Much more than a simple inspection system, ACCUCHECK is unique in the industry due to its close integration with the press software which offers full control over the entire process. This is only possible because all the modules have been developed in-house, including the DPU, inspection, calibration, and press software. Time-consuming processes, such as uniformity and color-to-color calibration that used to take hours, can now be performed in a matter of minutes. ACCUCHECK is the first inspection system on the market that automatically sets up every job and synchronizes with the job queue, meaning that the quality of the output is evaluated based on objective parameters. The system also supports the use of less experienced operators to ensure that productivity is in fact increased, while needing fewer people to run the presses. Closing the workflow loop with BOBST Connect In general, the main benefits of digitalization and automation can be summed up as follows: Driving efficiencies and productivity Guaranteeing quality and consistency Mitigating staffing challenges Improving sustainability through waste reduction Enabling a connected workflow With this in mind, at BOBST, we are focusing our efforts on the development of automated, digitalized and connected solutions. The aim is to provide the highest ease-of-operation by leveraging a closed loop workflow infrastructure through Bobst Connect, the cloud-based platform created for a seamless entry into the data-driven world. BOBST Connect enables the connectivity between machines, the digitalization of processes, and the automation of workflows, all in real-time. Converters can view and analyze OEE trends, track job progress, and easily monitor trends over time. This information is crucial for optimizing productivity, improving machine performance, and eliminating waste. This is the BOBST vision – a fully connected workflow from job PDF to final twin PDF, where with every job we print, we learn more to continually improve the way we work. Label production in the future Looking ahead, we foresee that labels will increasingly be produced in a single pass due to the trends discussed above. BOBST’s inline flexo & All-in-One presses are designed to be future proof ensuring that our customers stay ahead of the curve and can adapt to the evolving market needs with confidence. Further ahead, smart factories are on the horizon. While for the moment the concept of fully automated label production is visionary thinking, we are closing the gap step by step. Technology has reached a high standard, the next level in innovation lies in optimizing the processes, streamlining operations and connecting the dots between different workflow steps.
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How digitalization and automation are driving innovation in…

By Patrick Graber, BOBST Marketing Director, Narrow-Mid Web Printing & Converting Label converters face challenges from many different directions that directly threaten the profitability of their businesses. However, despite pressures on price and severe labor shortages, combined with the need to adapt quickly to new market trends while delivering high quality labels, there are still opportunities to grow for those ready to embrace the world of digitalization, automation and connectivity. Following a contraction of the label market in 2023, volumes returned to more normal levels in 2024, according to Smithers: “The Future of Printed Labels to 2029”. Even better news, the report predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in value of 4.6% which is equivalent to 4.4% in volume terms. But competition is fierce, and costs are rising, meaning converters must implement solutions that simplify label production to capitalize on this growth and safeguard dwindling profit margins. Mitigating the skills drain Label converters operate in a dynamic market that requires a high level of agility to respond to brand owners’ demands for rapid turnaround, shorter run lengths, and excellent quality. However, the industry faces a growing shortage of skilled operators and a knowledge transfer gap due to fewer young people entering the field. Without experienced staff to run the presses and operate the finishing machines, the industry must look to technology to maintain standards. One of the major pain points compounded by the skills drain is ensuring color consistency – not only over time but also across different printing technologies and applications. Meanwhile, the increasing emphasis on sustainability, including waste reduction and the use of new eco-friendly materials, adds a significant dimension to an already complex situation. We are seeing the industry addressing these issues from a product and process point of view. The main trend can be observed in digital printing with a move towards automated inline processes. Here, end-to-end or ‘All-in-One’ workflows are gaining ground. Already in use by most medium to large converters, these advanced integrated solutions are capable of producing ready-to-ship labels in one pass with a single person operating the entire line. Digitalization on the flexo front Narrow web flexo technology is also being further optimized by incorporating higher levels of automation and digitalization to improve efficiency and minimize waste, regardless of the machine operator’s skills or qualifications. It is important to note that flexo remains the primary technology for label production in the short to medium term, accounting for nearly 40% of the market volume in 2023 according to Smithers. Operating old flexo presses is an art in itself, so with the number of experienced operators falling rapidly, companies must move to more automated solutions to ensure output quality. BOBST is already well regarded for its highly automated inline flexo presses with innovative features such as DigiFlexo and DigiGap ensuring automatic register and pressure adjustment, automatic job change, and high-performance semi-rotary die-cutting with automatic die-plate change, amongst others. Increasing sustainability with oneECG We are now witnessing a rising interest in oneECG, BOBST’s proprietary solution for extended color gamut printing. Through the digitalization of color information (following a very similar process in digital printing which by default utilizes ECG), converters can ensure highest color repeatability between jobs and between flexo and digital technologies, faster and more efficiently. oneECG for inline flexo not only improves productivity by 67%, but it also has a positive impact on sustainability, reducing setup waste by up to 65%, as well as lowering energy consumption and ink waste. Converters look to oneECG not only to reduce their environmental footprint but also to streamline operations. In combination with automatic job change, flexo machines like the BOBST MASTER M6 become not digital, but highly digitalized. Implementing oneECG in narrow-mid web flexo is particularly effective for applications such as shrink sleeves and other flexible packaging. These are areas where job lengths are reducing but not to the point where digital technology is cost-effective. Mastering digital inline operation The transition to All-in-One operation, where labels are produced on one machine that incorporates digital and flexo printing, embellishment, die-cutting and quality control, is ramping up, driven by the need to deliver exceptional quality at speed with the lowest possible amount of waste and at competitive costs. Configurable with any number of value-adding modules, the DIGITAL MASTER modular platform from BOBST gives converters the capability to produce a much wider variety of superior quality products. Complex applications, such as multilayer labels, highly embellished labels, to name a few, can be much more effectively produced on these presses. By eliminating idle time between processes and reducing complexity in planning, DIGITAL MASTER ensures faster turnaround thereby speeding up time-to-market. Combining multiple processes in one machine also reduces the need for additional equipment, such as offline embellishment machines, and operators, which lowers the overall production costs, simplifies the workflow and optimizes the factory floor. Next-level inspection with ACCUCHECK A key aspect of the All-in-One platform that brings digitalization and automation to a new level is BOBST ACCUCHECK. Much more than a simple inspection system, ACCUCHECK is unique in the industry due to its close integration with the press software which offers full control over the entire process. This is only possible because all the modules have been developed in-house, including the DPU, inspection, calibration, and press software. Time-consuming processes, such as uniformity and color-to-color calibration that used to take hours, can now be performed in a matter of minutes. ACCUCHECK is the first inspection system on the market that automatically sets up every job and synchronizes with the job queue, meaning that the quality of the output is evaluated based on objective parameters. The system also supports the use of less experienced operators to ensure that productivity is in fact increased, while needing fewer people to run the presses. Closing the workflow loop with BOBST Connect In general, the main benefits of digitalization and automation can be summed up as follows: Driving efficiencies and productivity Guaranteeing quality and consistency Mitigating staffing challenges Improving sustainability through waste reduction Enabling a connected workflow With this in mind, at BOBST, we are focusing our efforts on the development of automated, digitalized and connected solutions. The aim is to provide the highest ease-of-operation by leveraging a closed loop workflow infrastructure through Bobst Connect, the cloud-based platform created for a seamless entry into the data-driven world. BOBST Connect enables the connectivity between machines, the digitalization of processes, and the automation of workflows, all in real-time. Converters can view and analyze OEE trends, track job progress, and easily monitor trends over time. This information is crucial for optimizing productivity, improving machine performance, and eliminating waste. This is the BOBST vision – a fully connected workflow from job PDF to final twin PDF, where with every job we print, we learn more to continually improve the way we work. Label production in the future Looking ahead, we foresee that labels will increasingly be produced in a single pass due to the trends discussed above. BOBST’s inline flexo & All-in-One presses are designed to be future proof ensuring that our customers stay ahead of the curve and can adapt to the evolving market needs with confidence. Further ahead, smart factories are on the horizon. While for the moment the concept of fully automated label production is visionary thinking, we are closing the gap step by step. Technology has reached a high standard, the next level in innovation lies in optimizing the processes, streamlining operations and connecting the dots between different workflow steps.
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By Patrick Graber, BOBST Marketing Director, Narrow-Mid Web Printing & Converting Label converters face challenges from many different directions that directly threaten the profitability of their businesses. However, despite pressures on price and severe labor shortages, combined with the need to adapt quickly to new market trends while delivering high quality labels, there are still opportunities to grow for those ready to embrace the world of digitalization, automation and connectivity. Following a contraction of the label market in 2023, volumes returned to more normal levels in 2024, according to Smithers: “The Future of Printed Labels to 2029”. Even better news, the report predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in value of 4.6% which is equivalent to 4.4% in volume terms. But competition is fierce, and costs are rising, meaning converters must implement solutions that simplify label production to capitalize on this growth and safeguard dwindling profit margins. Mitigating the skills drain Label converters operate in a dynamic market that requires a high level of agility to respond to brand owners’ demands for rapid turnaround, shorter run lengths, and excellent quality. However, the industry faces a growing shortage of skilled operators and a knowledge transfer gap due to fewer young people entering the field. Without experienced staff to run the presses and operate the finishing machines, the industry must look to technology to maintain standards. One of the major pain points compounded by the skills drain is ensuring color consistency – not only over time but also across different printing technologies and applications. Meanwhile, the increasing emphasis on sustainability, including waste reduction and the use of new eco-friendly materials, adds a significant dimension to an already complex situation. We are seeing the industry addressing these issues from a product and process point of view. The main trend can be observed in digital printing with a move towards automated inline processes. Here, end-to-end or ‘All-in-One’ workflows are gaining ground. Already in use by most medium to large converters, these advanced integrated solutions are capable of producing ready-to-ship labels in one pass with a single person operating the entire line. Digitalization on the flexo front Narrow web flexo technology is also being further optimized by incorporating higher levels of automation and digitalization to improve efficiency and minimize waste, regardless of the machine operator’s skills or qualifications. It is important to note that flexo remains the primary technology for label production in the short to medium term, accounting for nearly 40% of the market volume in 2023 according to Smithers. Operating old flexo presses is an art in itself, so with the number of experienced operators falling rapidly, companies must move to more automated solutions to ensure output quality. BOBST is already well regarded for its highly automated inline flexo presses with innovative features such as DigiFlexo and DigiGap ensuring automatic register and pressure adjustment, automatic job change, and high-performance semi-rotary die-cutting with automatic die-plate change, amongst others. Increasing sustainability with oneECG We are now witnessing a rising interest in oneECG, BOBST’s proprietary solution for extended color gamut printing. Through the digitalization of color information (following a very similar process in digital printing which by default utilizes ECG), converters can ensure highest color repeatability between jobs and between flexo and digital technologies, faster and more efficiently. oneECG for inline flexo not only improves productivity by 67%, but it also has a positive impact on sustainability, reducing setup waste by up to 65%, as well as lowering energy consumption and ink waste. Converters look to oneECG not only to reduce their environmental footprint but also to streamline operations. In combination with automatic job change, flexo machines like the BOBST MASTER M6 become not digital, but highly digitalized. Implementing oneECG in narrow-mid web flexo is particularly effective for applications such as shrink sleeves and other flexible packaging. These are areas where job lengths are reducing but not to the point where digital technology is cost-effective. Mastering digital inline operation The transition to All-in-One operation, where labels are produced on one machine that incorporates digital and flexo printing, embellishment, die-cutting and quality control, is ramping up, driven by the need to deliver exceptional quality at speed with the lowest possible amount of waste and at competitive costs. Configurable with any number of value-adding modules, the DIGITAL MASTER modular platform from BOBST gives converters the capability to produce a much wider variety of superior quality products. Complex applications, such as multilayer labels, highly embellished labels, to name a few, can be much more effectively produced on these presses. By eliminating idle time between processes and reducing complexity in planning, DIGITAL MASTER ensures faster turnaround thereby speeding up time-to-market. Combining multiple processes in one machine also reduces the need for additional equipment, such as offline embellishment machines, and operators, which lowers the overall production costs, simplifies the workflow and optimizes the factory floor. Next-level inspection with ACCUCHECK A key aspect of the All-in-One platform that brings digitalization and automation to a new level is BOBST ACCUCHECK. Much more than a simple inspection system, ACCUCHECK is unique in the industry due to its close integration with the press software which offers full control over the entire process. This is only possible because all the modules have been developed in-house, including the DPU, inspection, calibration, and press software. Time-consuming processes, such as uniformity and color-to-color calibration that used to take hours, can now be performed in a matter of minutes. ACCUCHECK is the first inspection system on the market that automatically sets up every job and synchronizes with the job queue, meaning that the quality of the output is evaluated based on objective parameters. The system also supports the use of less experienced operators to ensure that productivity is in fact increased, while needing fewer people to run the presses. Closing the workflow loop with BOBST Connect In general, the main benefits of digitalization and automation can be summed up as follows: Driving efficiencies and productivity Guaranteeing quality and consistency Mitigating staffing challenges Improving sustainability through waste reduction Enabling a connected workflow With this in mind, at BOBST, we are focusing our efforts on the development of automated, digitalized and connected solutions. The aim is to provide the highest ease-of-operation by leveraging a closed loop workflow infrastructure through Bobst Connect, the cloud-based platform created for a seamless entry into the data-driven world. BOBST Connect enables the connectivity between machines, the digitalization of processes, and the automation of workflows, all in real-time. Converters can view and analyze OEE trends, track job progress, and easily monitor trends over time. This information is crucial for optimizing productivity, improving machine performance, and eliminating waste. This is the BOBST vision – a fully connected workflow from job PDF to final twin PDF, where with every job we print, we learn more to continually improve the way we work. Label production in the future Looking ahead, we foresee that labels will increasingly be produced in a single pass due to the trends discussed above. BOBST’s inline flexo & All-in-One presses are designed to be future proof ensuring that our customers stay ahead of the curve and can adapt to the evolving market needs with confidence. Further ahead, smart factories are on the horizon. While for the moment the concept of fully automated label production is visionary thinking, we are closing the gap step by step. Technology has reached a high standard, the next level in innovation lies in optimizing the processes, streamlining operations and connecting the dots between different workflow steps.
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Koenig & Bauer Durst VariJET 106 makes public debut at drupa

Koenig & Bauer Durst is demonstrating important advances with its digital press systems and software services in folding carton and corrugated markets on its booth (A-31-1, Hall 16) at drupa in Dusseldorf, Germany. The VariJET 106 single pass press, which uses market-proven technology developed by Durst and Koenig & Bauer, is making its public debut at the show, with regular production run demonstrations. Visitors to the stand can take away a variety of printed samples from the Koenig & Bauer Durst stand. These include applications for markets such as pharmaceuticals, health and beauty products, as well as food and beverage. At drupa, Koenig & Bauer Durst’s VariJET106 is being shown in a hybrid configuration linked to Koenig & Bauer’s industry acclaimed Rapida offset press technology and workflow. There are multiple production runs throughout the show. Latest die cutting and folding gluer technology is also being shown live at the Koenig & Bauer neighbouring booth. The market-proven Delta SPC 130 used in corrugated markets – another family member in Koenig & Bauer Durst’s single pass digital sheet-fed press portfolio – is also an important focus at drupa. A control station will is set up on the stand to demonstrate how the Delta SPC 130 works in a production environment utilising Durst Workflow and Durst Analytics. Koenig & Bauer Durst’s Delta SPC 130 and VariJET 106 systems feature in daily shows at 11.45am and 2.45pm in English. There are also demonstrations of folding box production shows together with Koenig & Bauer with the VariJET 106 at 10.45am and 4:30pm in English as well as at 2:00pm in German. Game-changing industry firsts such as the announcement of printing on mainly brown substrates with water-based digital white are being shown. Koenig & Bauer Durst is the first company in the world to offer digital white ink for corrugated substrates in primary food packaging. This creates new possibilities in packaging, for example printing on plain brown or lower grade white boards. Daniel Velema, Managing Director of Koenig & Bauer Durst, said: “Visitors to our drupa stand in Hall 16 can be assured of a warm welcome. The VariJET 106 – our major digital development in folding carton markets – is now a reality. See for yourself this highly versatile machine that will be running samples on a regular basis. Some of these have been produced in Switzerland by SCHELLING AG, one of our customer sites. We’re also showing game-changing industry firsts such as our breakthrough involving printing on mainly brown substrates with water-based digital white for corrugated substrates in primary food packaging.” All Koenig & Bauer Durst presses use water-based food-safe inks & coatings that comply with all regulatory requirements.
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  • Agfa Avinci CX3200

    Avinci CX3200 is 3.2 m wide dye sub textile printer capable of printing on polyester-based textiles What is it? Agfa’s Avinci CX3200 is a highly reliable and convenient soft signage printer that can print directly to fabrics and onto transfer paper. It uses an off-line calendar unit to ensure perfect fixation. Agfa’s dedicated dye sublimation roll-to-roll printer will enable you to create vibrant, high-quality prints on polyester-based fabrics up to 3.2 m wide, including a broad range of in- and outdoor soft signage applications, as well as interior decoration. The Avinci CX3200 boasts a rich color gamut and delivers deep black, perfect solids, accurate spot color mapping and smooth tonal rendering that is particularly noticeable in skin tones. The Avinci inks are characterised by their flexibility, image longevity and outdoor resistance. They offer stable jetting performance and deliver the same high-quality results, batch after batch. An off-line calender unit fixes the color deeply into the structure of the polyester-based fabrics while evaporating the carrier fluid. When was it launched at what are the target markets? It was launched on June 22, 2021, and aimed at soft signage industry, sports wear, fashion industry and home décor. Avinic CX3200 is a 3.2 m wide Dye Sub Textile printer capable of printing on polyester based textiles. Does it replace an earlier product? It replaces the earlier model of DX3200. The Avinci CX3200 is driven by Agfa’s Asanti wide-format workflow software. Color accuracy is provided by the easy-to-use color management. Using  their Calibrated Print Mode feature, new media can be calibrated and profiled in less than 15 minutes, after which the new profiles can be used to guarantee print quality. Asanti controls and automates the entire printing process from file intake to finishing, maximising productivity. Its comprehensive integration of file handling, color management and preflighting guarantees smooth and error-free jobs. The web-based Asanti Production Dashboard offers a view on your running production. It summarizes the jobs produced and reports on quantity printed, media usage, ink volumes enabling you to control your production and to manage your print shop optimally. What is the USP? It allows you to print directly on textiles and capable of print on transfer paper media as well. Single person media loading and low inks consumptions are another features. High productivity and a robust design for reliable printing at all times, vibrant prints and a wide color gamut; fine detail rendering; extensive applications scope; low ink consumption; convenient operations and a fast changeover between jobs are another features. Avinci produces good results with a minimum of jetted ink. This low ink consumption is based on Agfa’s renowned Thin Ink Layer technology: a smart combination of particular ink characteristics and our Asanti workflow software algorithms that tune the ink quantities perfectly to the required image quality mode. What training and support are available? Full in house training and support available from Agfa UAE and Belgium. Complete and integrated solution are available for printer, inks, workflow software, worldwide service and applications support. How productive is it? It prints at speed of 250 Sqm per hr on express mode. Being able to print directly to fabric is easy and ideal for fast handling and for special applications such as flags, where print-though is needed. Transfer paper allows for super sharp prints, eliminates any set-off, and limits media waste to a minimum. In addition, it extends the application scope to sportswear and fashion garments, as well as home décor prints on non-coated polyester fabrics. What does it cost? How is it sold? The recommended retail price (RRP) is approximately $220k stand alone printer and requires a separate calendaring unit. How many are in use? Currently, the latest CX3200 are around 11 units around the world. Specifications 3.2m Dye sublimation Printer Kyocera print heads 4 colour printer CYMK Direct to garment capable to print on transfer paper Max speed of 250 sqm Stand alone printer Resolution up to 600 x 1800 dpi Media types: Polyester-based fabrics, or transfer paper used to create banners, indoor wall graphics, shop decoration, outdoor advertising, light boxes, trade show displays, flags and high polyester-based blends “Agfa Avinci CX3200  was launched in June 2021.”
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    Epson – SureColor SC V7000 Flatbed Printer

    Epson's first UV large format printer offers exceptional image quality, Shihab Zubair What is it? The SureColor SC-V7000 is Epson's first UV large format printer, offering exceptional image quality. The V7000 is ideal for printing eye-catching retail and outdoor signage, window displays, hoarding panels, packaging, promotional goods, and décor products. It includes Epson’s Micro Piezo printhead with ten newly developed original inks, for accurate colour reproduction for spot and corporate colours. It allows businesses the flexibility to print on a range of media up to 80mm thick including acrylics, polycarbonates, PVC, glass, aluminium, metal, polyester, foam board, styrene, wood and stone. The printhead layout enables simultaneous high-speed printing and, with the 4-zone vacuum system, it offers real flexibility for production environments. When was it launched at what are the target markets? The Epson SureColor SC-V7000 was launched in April 2021 within the Middle East region, building on the success of Epson’s award-winning range of SureColor S Series signage printers. The V7000 allows sign and display makers to expand their portfolio of products, to deliver high quality, fast and reliable results on a variety of different media. Does it replace an earlier product? The SureColor SC-V7000 proudly marks Epson’s entry into the UV flatbed signage print market. As Epson’s first UV large format printer, it provides unique features to differentiate and enhance our offering to the signage market. Every feature of the Epson SureColor SC-V7000 has been designed with the customer in mind. This is a robust and affordable UV LED flatbed signage printer capable of fast and quality printing on a wide range of media – any type of surface, despite the size, thickness, or weight. This is in addition to Epson’s successful product solutions such as the Epson SureColor SC Series of eco-solvent and resin ink printers. For instance, for environmentally friendly organisations, Epson’s SureColor SC-R5010 Series has the capacity to include a resin ink solution, offering print service providers and creative design agencies the ability to produce a wide range of signage in a more sustainable way, without compromising on the results. For a larger ink capacity, Epson offers the SureColor SC-R5010L. What is the USP? The Epson SureColor SC-V7000 provides exceptional image quality, productivity, usability, and safety. With the unique Epson Micro Piezo printhead, the printer has ten newly developed original inks and 3-layer high-speed printing. It helps print with ease and safety with automatic measurement of media thickness, a multi-zone vacuum, and a printhead crash prevent function, Epson Edge Print, proximity sensors. What training and support is available? Epson manufactures all the components for the SureColor SC-V7000, including printheads, inks and software, in order to reach the consistent quality levels that our customers expect. The Epson Cloud Solution PORT is a cloud-based system from where you will be able to monitor equipment across several sites, or several printers across one site, from the production floor or remotely, and assist the control of production. This enables efficient production planning, increased uptime and enhanced support. Epson Production Monitor is part of the Epson Cloud Solution PORT suite of apps and allows you to examine the production status in real-time. If an issue occurs, it can be corrected efficiently with minimal disruption to the print run. How productive is it? The SureColor SC-V7000 enables businesses to print at high speed with a maximum print area of 2.5 metres by 1.25 metres. The printhead layout enables simultaneous high-speed printing, with white ink and varnish, without losing productivity. What does it cost? How is it sold? The recommended retail price (RRP) is around AED 330,563 (US $90,000) and it is sold through authorised partners in the Middle East. How many are in use? Currently two printers have been installed in the UAE, and we are scheduled to install a few more in December and further into 2022. Specifications UltraChrome UV 10-colour inkset Printing resolution of 720 x 1,440 DPI Outstanding print quality High-speed simultaneous printing even when using white, colour and varnish Printheads, ink, firmware and software with an ink tank capacity of 1,000 ml  Price from AED 330,563 “Epson SureColor SC-V7000 was launched in April 2021.”
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