Digital Printing-Inkjet Roll-to-Roll

At the Innovation Days event held at company headquarters in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Gallus unveiled its new Smartfire entry-level digital label press. Utilizing Memjet inkjet technology, the Smartfire is geared toward companies seeking a cost-effective entry into digital label printing.

Georgia-Pacific has announced the launch of Hummingbird digital packaging solutions, which provides 110˝ wide web capability for digital pre-print at lengths limited only by converting capability.

HP Inc. announced two new six-color PageWide ultra high-volume inkjet web presses for pre-print corrugated packaging, the HP PageWide T1190 and HP PageWide T1170. The presses are ideal for corrugated converters seeking to transition from analog to digital with high productivity and print quality.

It’s now been 100 days since Memjet launched DuraLink, the next generation printing technology featuring new advanced long-life printheads, pigment inks and integrated modules. Eric Owen, general manager, commercial press, shared how the technology has fared since its launch.

SixB Labels, a Dallas-based label printing company, has installed its second Epson SurePress L-4033AW digital label press. The press will help meet customer demands in the graphic, manufacturing, food, service, beauty, and health industries.

Key Xeikon executives took part in a press briefing last week to discuss the company's goals to grow as a leader in digital printing technology. As a supplier of both inkjet and toner solutions, the event focused on how Xeikon can help advise printers on the right technology solutions for their needs.

Mactac has announced new additions to its Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved narrow-format UV inkjet printing portfolio for durable goods labeling.

The Durst Digital Days, held at Durst's headquarters in Brixen, Italy, highlighted the company's latest inkjet developments for labels and packaging. The event featured Durst customers discussing their experiences with the technology and live demonstrations of Durst inkjet products.

Process Label Systems, a Minneapolis-based label and tag converter serving a variety of markets, has installed its first digital label press, a seven-color Domino N610i digital UV inkjet press. The company cites the press's ease of use as one of the driving factors behind the decision to add the new press.

The EFI Connect conference, held from Jan. 23-26 in Las Vegas, has highlighted the latest in digital printing technology, along with serving as the debut of a wide array of new EFI products.