WORLD PREMIERE FOR VANGUARD’S VK3220T-HS

Vanguard Europe has unveiled a next-generation UV flatbed printer, the VK3220T-HS. In the first public showing at FESPA, the machine had pride of place on its stand alongside Durst, which has owned Vanguard since 2020. Showgoers were invited to see live production on the stand.

The launch also marked the official introduction of a new compact, user friendly product design for the Vanguard Europe portfolio. The changes — a result of a collaboration with multi award winning Zanzotti Industrial Design, which is also behind the design of the Durst portfolio — bring a more intuitive, ergonomic and optimised experience for machine operators.

The new Vanguard VK3220T-HS is designed and assembled at the European headquarters of Vanguard Europe at 5,000 square metre Kraftwerk, in Brixen, South Tyrol, Italy, next to the global HQ of Durst.

A 3.2 metre x 2 metre flatbed, the VK3220T-HS becomes part of Vanguard Europe’s growing portfolio of printers serving all customers in markets covering the industrial flatbed and roll-toroll printer spectrum with high performance needs.

Kyocera print heads at up to 1800 dpi print resolution, the Vanguard VK3220THS runs at up to 360 square metres an hour. It is a printer that can grow and scale in line with customer requirements.

Vanguard Europe is a subsidiary of Vanguard Digital Printing Systems Corp, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA. Set up in late 2021, Vanguard Europe’s objective is to replicate the sales successes of its parent company, which produces 200 systems a year. This is being achieved by utilising the global expertise of its resellers, distributors and other partners. Vanguard’s industrial printing flatbed and roll-to-roll systems are used in markets equipment, industry and packaging.

Fabian Sottsas, Managing Director of Vanguard Europe, said: “We were incredibly excited to be at FESPA for this world launch of the Vanguard VK3220T-HS next generation UV flatbed printer. Together with a new modular design with user friendly design changes that are more intuitive, ergonomic and optimised for the operator, this has been of huge interest to visitors at the show.”

Mr Sottsas added: “Our strategy to become market leader will only happen through growing profitable business together in partnership with our customers.” www.vanguarddigital.eu