Nikos Karagiannis, Author at lino.gr

Medtech testimonial about using XJet system to prevent breast cancer

04/04/2020

Guided MRI for cancer treatment

Marvel Medtech has developed an interactive MRI system called Solada. It is a robotic system which allows intervention inside the MRI imaging bore. Researchers have classified these kinds of robots as surgical computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) robots, distinct from ‘surgical assistant robots’.

A CAD/CAM robot is a surgical guidance system which requires human intervention. For example, in case of a biopsy, despite the guidance of a robot the biopsy needle will still have to be probed by a physician.

Marvel Medtech calls Solada an interactive Magnetic Resonance Imaging Guided Intervention (iMR-IGI). The device enables real-time monitoring and guidance of probes for surgical procedures inside the MRI scanner.

For now, Marvel Medtech is focused on developing Solada for breast biopsy only. So far, the medical company has raised $2,500,000 which includes $2 million in grants from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institutes of Health (NIH).

3D printed cryotherapy probe

Marvel Medtech acquired the Carmel 1400 machine because it is capable of 3D printing precise and complex ceramic objects with soluble supports. The Carmel 1400 machine will be used to 3D print a ceramic cryotherapy probe for the Solada robotic system. The probe will help destroy tumorous breast cancer cells.

Ray Harter, President of Marvel Medtech, explained, “The tools used inside an MRI scanner must be compatible with strict safety guidelines, and crucially, not disrupt image quality. Because they are one of the most electrically insulating materials, ceramics are an ideal material to achieve this.”

Harter continued, “However, we were unable to find a ceramic-based 3D printer able to accurately and cost effectively produce our ceramic probe. This is why we are adopting XJet’s Carmel 1400 solution.”e.”

Fight against cancer

3D printing in the medical field is having a significant impact, especially in the fight against cancer. Treatments that were limited before due to complex tools not being available are now more effective. Such examples include 3D printed bolus for administering medicine, full-body phantom and presurgical models.

Now, Xjet’s Carmel 3D printer will make another marvel in medicine achievable which once was perhaps improbable, if not impossible.

Danai said, “This application is a great example of how our unique ceramic 3D printing technology can enable manufacturers to overcome the limitations of traditional ceramic production. Indeed, we believe that XJet NPJ opens the door for the invention and production of many new products and tools to answer some of mankind’s biggest challenges, and we’re excited to see how it will impact our lives in the future.”

Metal 3D Printing Services for COVID-19 Supplies

03/04/2020

Coronavirus Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3D Printed with Massivit 3D

03/04/2020

Massivit 3D PPE Face Shields Now Available from 3D Printing Services Worldwide

Massivit 3D’s global network of customers are available to produce Personal Protective Equipment Face Shields. The STL file and instructions can be downloaded here. [Original design of face shield by Twan Kerckhofs, ART Nzo.]

What’s the Coronavirus ? How can Personal Protective Equipment Help?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, with the most recently discovered causing the COVID-19 coronavirus disease. The COVID-19 is spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth due to coughing or exhaling.

The sweeping COVID-19 outbreak has led to a major shortage in basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for hospitals and medical centers. Massivit 3D, in an effort to contribute to prevention and control of this pandemic, has devised a PPE Face Shield. Using the high speed of Massivit 3D printers, 200 face shields can be produced per day. The Massivit 3D PPE Face Shields are available from Massivit 3D customers and distributors worldwide. To find your local Massivit 3D printing service, email us here.

CAPABILITY TO PRODUCE 200 FACE SHIELDS PER DAY

For in depth Coronavirus information and global updates, please refer to the official World Health Organization (WHO) website.

Massivit 3D customers and partners are requested to inform us if they decide to 3D print the new PPE Face Shields and update our company with the names of hospitals receiving the face shields as well as providing photos of the face shields produced.

Like to Contribute Your Own Technological Innovations to Mitigate the Coronavirus?

If you’ve developed your own idea or technological innovation to help prevent the current spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, and you’d like to approach us to be involved, please contact us and we’d be happy to discuss.

EnvisionTEC Partners With Healthcare Community to Battle Global Pandemic

03/04/2020

Dearborn, Michigan, March 29, 2020 – The 3D printing industry has been working closely with the medical community for many years. From the dental and hearing aid sectors, both of whom have adopted 3D printing as a primary method of production in a myriad of applications, to the medical and biomedical fields, who have integrated 3D printing into scientific research and the development of new medical devices, this partnership has yielded thousands of invaluable improvements into the daily lives of people the world over. EnvisionTEC has been at the forefront of these cooperative efforts since 2002, paving the way for new solutions that could only be made possible via 3D printing.

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be another opportunity for 3D printing to assist in finding new, innovative ways for healthcare professionals to provide assistance. A shortage of the necessary diagnostic and treatment supplies has been discovered, and while many businesses have jumped in to help, it is 3D printing that may be able to provide real answers for how to combat the supply chain crisis.

Working hand-in-hand with healthcare leaders, EnvisionTEC founder and CEO Al Siblani and his team of engineering and applications specialists, with the help of some dedicated customers have identified several areas where their specific strengths in biocompatible materials and fast, precise 3D printing equipment can help to provide replenishment of stocks as well as new, alternative solutions.

he main focus of EnvisionTEC’s efforts thus far has been on the lack of ventilators for increased demand, personal protection equipment (PPE’s), and nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs for specimen collection for testing.

Individual ICU ventilators are critical in the treatment of patients in severe respiratory failure, a symptom of severe cases of COVID-19. It has been determined that the demand for these ventilators will far exceed the current stock on hand. Manufacturing giants such as Ford and GM have been tapped to assist in the production of these machines, but even with the increased manufacturing capabilities, the process to get these machines ordered and in the hands of the medical professionals who need them could cause delays. Al Siblani has been working with local hospitals in the Metro Detroit area to provide a functional ventilation splitter that could be 3D printed in a Class 1 material such as EnvisionTEC’s E-Guide. EnvisionTEC is working with the FDA to authorize the use of 3D printed splitters as an emergency solution to allow for multiple patients to receive oxygen from the same ventilator by adjusting the pressure controls on the ventilators to allow for dual-patient use. By using 3D printing for these accessories, production could be scaled up in locations close to where the need is greatest, allowing for fast reaction to the growing problem and more than double the capacity of current ventilator stock.

In order to effectively treat the growing number of COVID-19 patients, healthcare professionals and many other essential workers rely heavily on PPE’s in order to safely maintain their own health. Many mask designs are meant to be single-use, and with the general public adding to the demand for these items, they are becoming increasingly hard to come by. Again, 3D printing is an ideal solution, allowing for portions of face shields to be printed and sterilized. EnvisionTEC has a number of large 3D printers that can quickly and efficiently print these parts in bulk, and many of their customers have been able to answer the call for local needs.

Perhaps the biggest immediate need in the fight against COVID-19 is simply identifying those who have been infected as early as possible. Testing kit availability has been vastly inadequate, and the medical community has been working tirelessly with the 3D printing community to find a solution to mass-producing the nasopharyngeal collection swabs to alleviate the shortage quickly. EnvisionTEC has been working closely with the Harvard Microbiology Lab within a larger group dedicated to connecting academia with the manufacturing industry to combat this shortage.

To this end, EnvisionTEC engineers have designed a collection tip for a flexible nasal swab. Brian Nilson, of Nilson Laboratories, 3D printed the final design for testing. He was able to print 400 of the swabs in Class 1 approved material E-Guide on his Envision One cDLM in two hours. The testing process is comprised of a ten stage mechanical testing, a two part absorption test, a biological/chemical testing procedure to ensure the swab absorbs viral RNA particles and does not interfere with PCA/reagents, and a sample collection testing procedure. To pass, a sample needed to use a material that is approved as chemically safe, would bend 180 degrees without breaking, and the design needed to be able to safely collect enough virus particles from the nasal passage to effectively test.

E-Guide has passed some of these tests and is awaiting final IRB testing and approval. Under FDA regulations, an IRB group that has been formally designated to review and monitor biomedical research involving human subjects has the authority to determine that E-Guide is suitable for the mass production of the NP swabs for COVID-19 testing. EnvisionTEC has long been committed to providing solutions to their customers and is now preparing to take on the call to action of helping to equip medical professionals with the tools needed to help combat this global pandemic. With a vast network of thousands of customers eager to help, EnvisionTEC is proud to offer the capability of producing hundreds of thousands of the swab per day

About EnvisionTEC

EnvisionTEC is a leading global provider of professional-grade 3D printing solutions. Founded in 2002 with its pioneering commercial DLP printing technology, EnvisionTEC now sells more than 40 printer configurations based on six distinct technologies that build objects from digital design files. The company’s premium 3D printers serve a variety of medical, professional and industrial markets, and are valued for precision, surface quality, functionality and speed. For more information, please visit https:///envisiontec.com.

Label Products finds ‘complete package’ with Durst and Wifac after extensive market research

02/04/2020

Brixen, Italy / Waregem, Belgium – 02.04.2020 – After a comprehensive investigation of the label market, Label Products has invested in a Tau 330 RSC E inkjet press from Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, and Wifac to continue organic expansion. “With our spread of markets and a strong commercial presence in Belgium, the Netherlands and France we are going to benefit from that growth,” says Matthias Dhondt, Production Manager at the company based in Waregem, Belgium. “Our investment in the Tau 330 RSC E plays a key role.”

The deal with Durst and Wifac, its distribution and service partner across BENELUX, is a complete package, said Matthias Dhondt who, together with Stephan and Maarten Dhondt, forms the future of Label Products. “The Durst Tau 330 RSC E immediately caught our attention, but we needed to undertake a thorough investigation of the market,” he said. “We visited companies in Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Italy and other countries. We analyzed the operation of the various heads, the quality of the work, the speed of the machines, the price of ink and substrates.

“At the end we opted for the Tau 330 RSC E because of its impressive print quality and productivity and have never looked back. It’s a complete package. Ultimately, it’s about the total cost of ownership. At first, we wondered whether we would have enough volume on the press, but that hasn’t been a problem. More and more variable and tailor-made labels are being provided for various customers. So, a digital press is better than flexo printing.”

Another important factor for choosing Durst was the support and service provided through Wifac. “You can’t afford downtime and we have two service technicians on standby,” said Mr. Dhondt. But since the installation in the middle of 2019, not once have we needed to use them. The relatively simple operation of the press is another positive element for the business, particularly when skilled operators are hard to find due to skill shortages. We are a real family business with an open mind to helping our employees. In our finishing department, we were able to provide one employee with the chance to work as an operator on the Durst Tau 330 RSC E. She seized that opportunity with both hands.”

Continuing controlled growth is the aim for Label Products this year, as well as certifying itself for the British Retail Consortium. The BRC’s Standard for Food covers hygiene and safety requirements for food processing companies supplying the retail sector. From special clothing and hygiene regulations to visitor registration, the BRC works well throughout the whole company. “We have a focus on food sectors, but don’t lose sight of other markets,” Mr. Dhondt. “The strength of BRC is that this approach takes Label Products to a much higher level of quality.”

The family-owned company employing 36 people, which was founded by Pieter and Marc Dhondt in 1986, produces labels and tags on four flexo and digital production machines. Originally started as an offset print business, it has expanded into new areas, including label markets.

Helmuth Munter, Durst’s Segment Manager, Labels and Package Printing, said: “Our Tau RSC platform is setting new benchmarks in growing numbers of markets for companies such as Label Products. We offer a total package to all our customers in terms of high quality, the best possible service and resulting production reliability. Across BENELUX, this is with our partner Wifac. It’s a win-win combination.”

Comprehensive, individual customer solutions thanks to Durst’s complete Smart Shop solution

02/04/2020

“Since the installation of the complete Durst Smart Shop solution we can offer our customers even more creativity and flexibility in product design. The setup of the frontend was very easy even without any previous knowledge – due to the many pre-installed tools. The support from Durst was fantastic, and the software team is always available to help us with any questions we may have.”

Matthias Banike, co-owner of Werbescheibe.de, Hwang & Banike GmbH

The innovative company Werbescheibe.de, based in Dortmund, has been supplying vehicle advertising systems and large-format digital prints for small and medium-sized companies, such as driving schools, craftsmen, delivery services, insurance companies and dental practices for over 15 years. Matthias Banike, founder of Werbescheibe.de, had worked with a self-developed webshop for a long time before opting for Smart Editor software in 2015.

For Mr. Banike, the flexibility and easy handling compared to other solutions was the decisive factor: “The Smart Editor convinced us from the beginning, because it is individually configurable and extremely flexible. In addition, print products with very different shapes and formats can be set up. The choice of tools for the design is very large and can be set up according to customer group and needs.“

In order to make the exchange of data even smoother and thus give customers even more freedom in product design and ordering, Mr Banike decided to invest in Durst’s complete Smart Shop solution in 2019.

“It was important to us that we could configure the shop ourselves,” says Mr. Banike. “We have many different tools that we can offer customers, but not every function makes sense for all products. For example, we offer different layout templates for specific customer groups, where just the color and text can be changed in a very user-friendly way. The design process, especially for simpler products such as magnetic foils, is therefore extremely uncomplicated and fast. If customers do not want to use the templates, they can also design their own, as the solution offers great flexibility.

Whether vehicle advertising, advertising panels, floor films, wall films, window films, perforated films, PVC films, banners, posters or beach flags – all print media can be designed directly online, checked in the 3D preview and then ordered. Simply place a logo or image on the drawing surface, enter the appropriate text and the print products are delivered directly to your home or company.

“Many customers are particularly enthusiastic about the ‘product preview in the application’,” explains Mr Banike. “For example, roll-up products can be placed in a virtual room so customers can see exactly what the product will look like in a salesroom. This gives customers a much better idea of how certain products will look in a natural environment.” Many customers also like the fact that the customer templates are saved and can be retrieved later.

The digitally created print products are designed in such a way that all films and advertising systems can be assembled by the customer himself with the help of assembly instructions. It is also possible to download print templates and create complete designs via the marketing department or a graphic designer and upload the file in the order process.

“Despite our wide range of products and the provision of layout templates, we were able to complete the basic setup of the shop within a few weeks,” said Mr Banike. “The setup was easy and didn’t require much previous knowledge, as the functions in the back-end of the Smart Shop solution, such as the Page Builder plugin, contribute to an easy website design. Durst has proven to be a professional partner every step of the way. The investment has had a very positive impact on our business and we’ve gained many new customers.”

Wagner Prestige Labels reduces waste and ramps up capacity with Durst Tau 330 RSC E investment

31/03/2020

Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has solved waste and digital capacity issues for family business Wagner Prestige Labels with the installation of a Tau 330 RSC E inkjet label production press.

Wagner’s choice of Durst’s RSC technology was driven by speed, quality and environmental considerations. “We decided to ramp up digital color capacity to the highest we could, and the Durst Tau 330 RSC E came up trumps,” said John Galea, Managing Director of Wagner Prestige Labels, of Wetherill Park, Sydney, Australia. “In only six months it has really proved itself, to the point that digital is now between 30 and 35% of our business. The quality of the labels is right up there with flexo and letterpress.

“Another important benefit is that waste is greatly reduced, with the threaded meterage on the Durst Tau 330 RSC E even being able to be drawn back and printed. Waste is a big issue for label printers, especially with multiple versions, so anything we can do to reduce it is good for the environment.”

The Durst Tau 330 RSC E is the beating heart of Wagner Prestige Labels’ one-stop solutions business, which has diversified into new areas and is also part of the JV Group that brings together label, printing and embroidery companies to provide customers with a complete promotional service. Web inspection devices and processes including flexo, letterpress, screen, thermal paper, hot and cold foiling, die-cutting, laminating and, elsewhere within JV Group, dye-sublimation and embroidery for textiles plus general commercial printing.

“We do everything in-house, and, if a customer wants a fully-embellished label with embossing, foiling, spot varnishing, fancy die-cutting, we have the equipment to do it,” said Mr. Galea. “You have to keep up with changes – change enables growth and diversity, but you also have to make sure the right job goes on the right machine. Before the investment in Durst’s RSC technology we were falling short on digital capacity. Our customers – trade, print brokers and end-user – are tending to order shorter runs, more frequently, so we carefully researched all the available options. The Durst has proved to be the ideal choice.”

Helmuth Munter, Durst’s Segment Manager, Labels and Package Printing, said: “The Durst Tau 330 RSC E was originally launched to bring affordable digital production to increasing numbers of small converters and sets the base for the future of industrial digital inkjet printing in the label industry. In line with our ‘We Keep You Printing’ strategy, it’s also proving to be a real attractive prospect for forward-thinking companies like Wagner Prestige Labels that need variable, versatile, adjustable and configurable digital printing systems to expand their business reach while enjoying other benefits such as waste reduction and a significant jump in production capacity.”

Η ΛΥΧΝΙΑ Α.Ε. ΕΠΙΛΕΓΕΙ DURST!

19/03/2020

Η εταιρεία ΛΥΧΝΙΑ Α.Ε., με έδρα την Αθήνα, αποτελεί μία υπερσύγχρονη μονάδα παραγωγής έντυπης επικοινωνίας. Είναι μια κάθετη μονάδα παραγωγής που διαθέτει στούντιο φωτογραφίας, δημιουργικό τμήμα ηλεκτρονικό μοντάζ-ctp, εκτυπωτικές και βιβλιοδετικές μηχανές.

Με παρουσία πάνω από 48 χρόνια στην ελληνική αγορά, σε ιδιόκτητες εγκαταστάσεις των 4.000 τ.μ., έχει την δυνατότητα να ανταποκριθεί σε κάθε ζήτηση προσφέροντας ολοκληρωμένες λύσεις.

Λύσεις που ξεκινούν από τον σχεδιασμό και καταλήγουν στην παραγωγή και των πιο απαιτητικών εκτυπώσεων.

Η ΛΥΧΝΙΑ Α.Ε. έχει τη δυνατότητα να προσφέρει και να καλύψει τις ανάγκες των πελατών της σε: Έντυπα, Συσκευασία, Προωθητικά υλικά POP, Ειδικές κατασκευές, Κουτιά με ιδιαίτερα υλικά, καθώς και εταιρική και προϊοντική ταυτότητα.

Εφαρμόζοντας συστήματα διαχείρισης ποιότητας με διεθνή πρότυπα σε όλα τα στάδια των εργασιών διασφαλίζει το καλύτερο δυνατό αποτέλεσμα.

Στόχος της εταιρείας, 48 χρόνια τώρα, είναι να επενδύει συνεχώς σε νέες τεχνολογίες, προσφέροντας στους πελάτες της προϊόντα και υπηρεσίες επικοινωνίας ώστε να ανταποκρίνονται αποτελεσματικά και ανταγωνιστικά στο νέο οικονομικό περιβάλλον.

Στα πλαίσια αυτά η ΛΥΧΝΙΑ Α.Ε. προχώρησε σε επένδυση σε ένα επίπεδο inkjet ψηφιακό εκτυπωτή με μελάνια UV, τον Durst Rho P10 200, ώστε να προσφέρει νέα προϊόντα υψηλής ποιότητας.

Ο Πρόεδρος της εταιρίας, κ. Κων/νος Βγόντζας, δήλωσε σχετικά:

Με την μονάδα Digital Printing (που είχαμε ήδη δημιουργήσει) με τεχνικό εξοπλισμό υψηλών δυνατοτήτων (μεταξύ άλλων plotter ενιαίας εκτύπωσης 5 μέτρων) αλλά και το έμπειρο ανθρώπινο δυναμικό μας, προσφέραμε ήδη εκτυπώσεις στην αγορά του Large Format Printing για Διαφημιστικές Κατασκευές, Γιγαντοαφίσες, Αρχιτεκτονικές Κατασκευές, Κάλυψη Εκθεσιακών Χώρων, Επιγραφές, Πανό, Ταπετσαρίες, Γραφικά Δαπέδων, Banners, Stands, Posters, Διακόσμηση Επαγγελματικών Χώρων, Εκθεσιακά περίπτερα, κλπ..

Στη συνέχεια των παραπάνω και ανταποκρινόμενοι στην ολοένα μεγαλύτερη σχετική ζήτηση από το πελατολόγιο μας, αναζητήσαμε εξοπλισμό υψηλής τεχνολογίας που θα μας διευκόλυνε και σε άλλους τομείς και θα εμπλούτιζε περαιτέρω τις δραστηριότητές μας στον κλάδο των Γραφικών Τεχνών και της Συσκευασίας, αναπτύσσοντας ακόμη περισσότερο τον τομέα της Ψηφιακής Εκτύπωσης σε διαφορετικά υλικά όπως χαρτί, χαρτόνι, Kappa Fix, Kappa Line, Foamex, Forex, Plexiglas, ξύλο κλπ.

Καταλήξαμε λοιπόν, χωρίς μεγάλη δυσκολία, στην κορυφαία φίρμα Durst και στον Durst Rho P10 200, που έχει 6 χρώματα και λευκό, μεγάλη ταχύτητα και υψηλή ποιότητα παραγωγής.

Πλέον, εκτελούμε πρωτότυπες κατασκευές, με διαφορετικά υλικά (χαρτόνι και plexiglas, χαρτόνι- καθρέφτη και ξύλο, kappa- ξύλο και etalbond αλλά και οτιδήποτε άλλο μας ζητήσει ο πελάτης) παρέχοντας πρωτοποριακές προτάσεις και λύσεις. Κατ’ αυτόν τον τρόπο διεισδύουμε σε αγορές που δεν δραστηριοποιούμαστε έως τώρα και λόγω της μοναδικότητας αυτών των προϊόντων ο ανταγωνισμός είναι πιο ήπιος. Βεβαίως, δεν πρέπει να παραλείψω να πω, ότι καλύψαμε και το κενό που υπήρχε στην εταιρία μας στην παραγωγή μικρών ποσοτήτων χάρτινων stands και displays (τα μεγάλα τιράζ τα καλύπτουμε παραδοσιακά με τη μέθοδο offset). Επιπροσθέτως, επειδή η εταιρία μας έχει επενδύσει τα τελευταία χρόνια σε μηχανολογικό εξοπλισμό για το luxury packaging και τα rigid boxes, η Durst Rho P10 200 μας άνοιξε το δρόμο για την προσωποποίηση μικρών παραγωγών κουτιών (μια μεγάλη ανάγκη της σημερινής αγοράς).

Κλείνοντας θα έλεγα : «Οι ικανότατοι και έμπειροι χειριστές μας στο LFP (Large Format Printing ), απέκτησαν ένα καταπληκτικό και απόλυτα αξιόπιστο εργαλείο, για να υλοποιούν τις λειτουργικές αλλά και καινοτόμες ιδέες των «προχωρημένων» σχεδιαστών μας» !

Ο UV inkjet Rho P10 200 είναι επίπεδος εκτυπωτής για άκαμπτα φύλλα. Προαιρετικά εκτυπώνει και σε εύκαμπτα υλικά σε ρολό. Είναι εξοπλισμένος με κεφαλές της Durst με τεχνολογία Quadro Array με μέγεθος σταγόνας 10 πικολίτρα (pl) και αποδίδει εξαιρετική ποιότητα εκτύπωσης με την τεχνολογία Variodrop και με ταυτόχρονο υψηλό επίπεδο παραγωγικότητας. Η μέγιστη ταχύτητα εκτύπωσης φτάνει έως τα 205 τετρ. μέτρα την ώρα με ανάλυση εκτύπωσης τα 1000 dpi, η οποία δύναται με την προσθήκη του Fine Art Mode Option να φτάσει έως και στα 1200 dpi. Η τελευταία επιλογή είναι ιδανική για premium backlit luxury goods και για εκτυπώσεις υψηλής ποιότητας.

Επίσης με την προαιρετική επιλογή Hapt Print Option επιτρέπει να δημιουργηθούν «ανάγλυφες» εκτυπώσεις σε άκαμπτες επιφάνειες, αλλά και να δημιουργηθούν νέες εφαρμογές, όπως η γραφή Braille ή η αναπαραγωγή πινάκων ζωγραφικής με προσομοίωση ελαιογραφίας σε μία διαδικασία της ψηφιακής εκτύπωσης με στόχο αγορές όπως μουσεία, εκθέσεις κλπ.

Τα UV μελάνια της Durst είναι φιλικά προς το περιβάλλον, σύμφωνα με τις Ευρωπαϊκές Οδηγίες και έχουν άψογη πρόσφυση σε πάρα πολλά υλικά. Τα εκτυπωμένα υλικά είναι ανακυκλώσιμα.

Ο εκτυπωτής συνδυάζει συμπαγή, στιβαρή βιομηχανική σχεδίαση με αποτελεσματικότητα της παραγωγής και αξιοπιστία στην λειτουργία, καθιστώντας τον Rho P10 200 ένα πραγματικά βιομηχανικό εκτυπωτή, με αδιάκοπη ουσιαστικά παραγωγή.

Ο εκτυπωτής δέχεται, πέραν των βασικών cmyk χρωμάτων, και ανοιχτά χρώματα (light cyan και light magenta) ή πρόσθετα χρώματα (πορτοκαλί και μωβ) καθώς και λευκό. Η χρήση των πρόσθετων Process Colors δεν ελαττώνει την ταχύτητα παραγωγής.

Ο εκτυπωτής εκτυπώνει σε μεγάλη ποικιλία μη επιστρωμένων και επιστρωμένων υλικών – όπως φύλλα από σκληρά και μαλακά αφρώδη υλικά, φύλλα αλουμινίου, ακρυλικά, χαρτονιού, κλπ. με πάχος μέχρι 4 εκατοστά και προαιρετικά τα 7 εκατοστά πάχος.

Και βέβαια τυπώνει και σε εύκαμπτα υλικά σε ρολά. Προαιρετικά μπορεί να εκτυπώσει και ρολά μεγάλου βάρους μέχρι 200 κιλά και διάμετρο μέχρι 30 εκατοστά.

Τέλος για την εκτύπωση φύλλων χαρτονιού υψηλής ποιότητας ο εκτυπωτής δέχεται προαιρετικά ειδική μονάδα εκτύπωσης κυματοειδών υλικών (χαρτονιών)- corrugated option που διαθέτει ειδικούς οδηγούς μεταφοράς και συγκράτησης των υλικών και ισχυρότερο vacuum για εκτύπωση.

Ο εκτυπωτής Durst Rho P10 200 στον οποίο επένδυσε η εταιρεία Λυχνία έχει την εξής σύνθεση: 6 χρώματα (cmyk + light cyan + light magenta) και λευκό, και επιπλέον την μονάδα εκτύπωσης βαρέων ρολών (Heavy Duty Roll) μέχρι 200 κιλά καθώς την μονάδα εκτύπωσης χαρτονιών (corrugated option).

2nd GM finishing solution for GS Labelprint

06/02/2020

GS Labelprint, based in Kamatero, Athens, is active in the label market, printing self-adhesive labels and packaging materials (wholesale, retail, food & drinks, health & beauty, exports).

Since its establishment in 2014, with over 33 years of experience in the printing industry, the company’s strategic choice has been to invest in state-of-the-art production equipment.
The choice was made to best respond to the rising market trend for quality products at competitive prices, but also small and medium quantities, with fast switching jobs and delivery times.

Printing labels only with digital presses on rolls GS Labelprint delivers environmentally friendly products, even certified for food contact, printing in a very wide range of raw materials such as Paper, PE, PP, BOPP, OPP, PET, POLYESTER, PVC, VINYL, cardboard etc.

in order to maintain its fast customer service and to cope with the high speed and long runs of the Durst Tau digital printing, GS Labelprint has recently invested in a 2^nd high speed converting solution for labels in roll, the productive DC330 MINIflex machine from Denmark’s Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM).

The compact full feature choice. Powerful yet economic finishing line with the smart essential options like GM Automatic Slitting Station and semi-automatic turret rewinder.

The MINIflex is prepared for in-line operation with all major digital presses. The machine adds full flexibility to the market-leading compact finisher DC330MINI.

The DC330MINIflex has all you need to convert labels. Varnish, semi-rotary die cut, slit, and dual rewind. Optional spot varnish, cold foil, lamination, inline buffer, corona, web clean, back scoring, razor slitting and more. When used together with a digital label press, this innovative unit gives professional label printers a complete and versatile solution for high volume digital printing.

• Modern platform ensuring quick setup the die-cutting station in register and high stability level

• Industry leading user interface giving the operator a graphical representation of the machine as installed

• GM Automatic Slitting Station option

• GM Web advance for fast roll change option

• GM Semi-automatic turret option fully controlled from an integrated main control panel

• High performance – semi-rotary up to 65m/min, full-rotary up to 72m/min

• Fully customizable for individual needs

• Inline options for any digital press

• Online Support – easy web access and maintenance

2nd Durst RSC-E LM for Haitoglou S.A.

05/02/2020

The food industry group and its printing company Haitoglou SA from Thessaloniki has made a new investment in digital label printing.

During 2018, Haitoglou SA Graphic Arts had invested in the Durst Tau 330LM UV inkjet label and packaging printer and two years later decided to invest in the new Durst Tau RSC E 330LM with Durst Workflow software.

At the company’s premises in Kalochori Thessaloniki, an area of 2,500 sq.m. are housed all departments involved in the production process. In 2018, in the context of modernizing its equipment, Haitoglou SA Graphic Arts launched a new digital printing department in a new building.

Today it is a fully integrated unit where excellent and direct collaboration between pre-printing, production and other departments enables the offer of high quality services, from first contact with the customer and after delivery of the finished product.

Mrs. Denise Haitoglou, owner of the company, stated for the new investment: “At Labelexpo 2019 exhibition we saw the new expanded capabilities of the Durst Tau RSC E 330LM printer and decided it was the right technology for the development of our production.”

The Durst Tau RSC E 330LM label printing system was first introduced at the Labelexpo 2019 exhibition in Brussels, where it operated all the time with the new improved Low Migration UV inks, attracting the attention of the visitors.

The Durst Tau 330 RSC E UV inkjet system combines industrial productivity with unparalleled print quality and efficiency. The press uses state-of-the-art Durst RSC technology. The 1200 x 1200 dpi printhead resolution combined with the smaller 2pl drop size delivers photographic-like print quality, delivering a 1-point fine print. With a high printing speed of 52 m / min the production capacity can reach 1020 m / h. In addition, white can be used at full speed of 52m/min.

Regarding the software the printer is equipped with new Durst software solutions included in all Tau printers: The Durst Workflow Label, complete end-to-end workflow software and the Monitoring Tool: Durst Analytics. Production data can feed into the customer’s MIS / ERP system, and can be fed to the online ordering system (Durst Smart Shop) creating a complete and efficient software system – the Durst Software Ecosystem.

The Tau RSC 330LM prints with Tau LM (Low Migration) inks with low migration and low odor. These inks are specifically and carefully designed for printing on primary food packaging. They can be used for food labels, cosmetics, blister packs, and special packaging such as aluminum lids or small paper boxes.

Inks are approved for food packaging in accordance with the guidelines of the EuPIA and the Swiss Ordinance regulations. Low migration Tau inks do not contain substances that are expressly excluded from the Nestlé Ink Specification. The inks have been tested and declared as compliant with Nestle Certificate by independent test institutes.

For applications with low migration inks on film, such as blisters, aluminum film, aluminum lids or heat-sensitive printing materials, there is an optional cooling unit that reduces the temperature of the printed films for inks hardening.

To meet the demands of the food and drug industries, which require odorless printing, an optional inert gas system eliminates odor from UV inkjet inks.

Inks are available in the following colors: Basic CMYK, Orange and White and will soon be added Blue.

Inks can be used in a large number of substrates: Coated and uncoated, supported and unsupported substrates, paper, white and transparent film, PP, PE, PVC, PET, BOPP, aluminum foil.

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Articles posted by Nikos Karagiannis