Printing Innovation Asia Issue 3 2021
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MPS prepares for fu With automated features and connectivity, the flexo press specialist is enhancing its product range for the next wave of flexo printers. MPS Systems, a specialist in flexo presses for the narrow web marketplace, has been hard at work in developing the next wave of technologies for the future. Today, this equipment must meet a host of requirements for current operators and those that have yet to enter the workforce. They must be faster, smarter, and in many ways – go “Beyond the Machine.” In addition to new flexo and hybrid presses, MPS has engineered its “talk to me” protocol to further the exchange of data through multiple channels. The company has also developed high-speed matrix rewind, automated and dynamic print control, non-stop print changeovers and more, which promote an increase in press speeds, reducing and optimizing downtime and empowering machine operators. MPS’ range of presses – the EFS, EFA, EF-SYMJET and EXL lines – are focused on connectivity, productivity, service and applications to meet its customers’ needs. The company has also embraced hybrid label printing, which leverages its flexo expertise in combination with that of Domino’s digital inkjet know-how.
“We believe hybrid printing technology will be the technology of the future,” explains Michael Weyermann, vice president of sales and marketing, MPS Systems North America. “Though conventional presses are here to stay, we will continue to improve the technology, speed, and productivity of these machines to rival the advantages of digital presses. We believe digital assets will get wider and faster, making way for this technology into other segments like flexible packaging. Converters want the best of both technologies – the speed and quality of flexographic printing with the flexibility and versatility of digital inkjet – and hybrid presses are the solution.” The EF SYMJET powered by Domino is that hybrid flexo inkjet press that gives converters a range of new print potential with the combination of conventional and digital printing technologies. The EF SYMJET press is built with the standard MPS EF platform and an integrated Domino digital N610i inkjet printer. With a Domino digital inkjet unit integrated on the EFS or EFA flexo platform, converters get the best of both worlds together in a future-proof press.
The increase in short runs and need for personalization and variable data printing has placed an increased emphasis on digital printing. Manufacturers like MPS have responded to meet this market need.
