MS Printing Solutions will launch its high capacity JPK UV printer at Fespa 2018. Based on the JPK water-based ink model, the new multipass printer aims to fill a growing need for high-volume UV LED roll-to-roll production, with primary customers expected to be traditional flexo or helio users who want to convert to digital printing.
Klaas Kackmann-Schneider, MS Printing Solution’s non-textile business development manager, said: “The JPK UV has been designed as an alternative to existing analogue printing solutions, thus allowing traditional printing businesses to make the move to digital. Initially, we saw this phenomena with smaller production fields requiring high amounts of customisation - when flexibility to produce on demand, rather than the cost of printing, was the key factor. Now, however, this minimal run length is changing. The break-even point is moving and nowadays customers are demanding digital printers that can produce higher outputs at lower costs. The JPK UV is the ideal printer to fulfill this growing demand.”
The primary target market for the new printer is those for whom reductions in run lengths and collection lifetimes are now making digital printing a possibility - such as flooring, furniture laminates and wall murals, and outdoor products such as building panels and door laminates.
