Customers watch the live demonstration at Durst Group’s Austrian site for P5 SMP launch
Durst Group launched the new P5 SMP, the new Super Multi-Pass solution, to customers from around the world at its site in Lienz, Austria, on November 6.
The P5 SMP is a hybrid LED multi-pass inkjet system, based on the proven P5 platform, with a printing width of 3.5 metres, designed for both board and roll printing.
For the field test, Durst partnered with ARIAN GmbH from Gleisdorf, Austria – a collaborator that defines itself as a service provider for POS campaigns and acts as a global full-service provider.
Robert Posch, chief production officer at ARIAN GmbH, said: “We have tested over 200 materials in various formats on the P5 SMP. The short setup times and high level of automation help us manage this material mix in practice.
The P5 SMP was launched in Lienz, Austria by Durst on November 6.
With the P5 SMP, we’ve also expanded our production capacities and can respond to customer requests much faster – a decisive success factor in today’s sales environment.”
Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of the Durst Group, highlighted that together with ARIAN, Durst was able to fully exploit the potential of the P5 SMP in a real production environment, bringing the system to market readiness based on practical feedback.
Mr Gamper added: “The response from both existing and potential customers to the P5 SMP has been overwhelming. We recorded additional sales during the event itself. The P5 SMP is a true game changer, elevating productivity, and efficiency in digital large-format printing to a new level.”
In the Lienz Demo Center, visitors experienced live how quickly a complete material change can be performed on the P5 SMP. Currently, two formats, both roll and board materials up to 70mm thick, can be loaded simultaneously; in its final stage, up to four formats will be possible.
Customers gather at Durst Group’s Austrian site for P5 SMP launch
Additional highlights of the live demonstration were the ‘DSA – Digital Substrate Alignment’ system, providing precise digital image registration and the ‘Automated Corrugated System’ which ensures high production safety, especially in corrugated printing.
Andrea Riccardi, director of Product Management Graphics and Textile, said: “To unlock the full potential of the P5 SMP, automation is essential.
“Durst offers comprehensive solutions here – from feeders with buffering, to alignment tables, and stackers that enable unattended operation throughout an entire shift.”
The P5 SMP is set-up with Durst Workflow and Durst Analytics software packages – tools that continuously enhance production efficiency.
