DIGITAL label press manufacturer Dantex Group has used Labelexpo Europe 2023 to launch a series of technological advancements to the firm’s Pico range of digital UV inkjet presses.
CEO Ben Danon showcased a host of upgrades on the inaugural day of the show, using the Dantex stand and a fully specced PicoJet 1200 as a backdrop. ‘Game-changing’ innovations include the addition of new DRS (Digital Resolution System) and print head technology powered by Ricoh, inline finishing now with semi-rotary die-cutting in addition to full rotary, and a new partnership with ACTEGA Metal Print GmbH (AMP) for its sustainable metallisation technology, ECOLEAF.
The inclusion of DRS is described by Dantex as ‘pivotal’. Developed in partnership with Ricoh, the print head technology boasts a resolution surpassing 2400 dpi and is also encased in a stainless steel housing.
Every Pico press in the range is now available with violet, the latest colour addition. The inclusion of the new Aegis inspection control solution monitors and protects the press through Dantex’s proprietary Knight Guard system. The PicoJet series comes in several versions, including hybrid models. There are also inline flexo options, either before or after the print station, allowing for a range of embellishments, such as spot and flood coat varnishing, spot colours, and cold foiling.
Dantex’s collaboration with ACTEGA Metal Print GmbH (AMP) is designed to elevate the printing experience and expand the range of effects achievable with PicoJet. ECOLEAF is a digital solution enabling metallisation embellishments onto self-adhesive labels. By using only the precise amount of metal required for the printed area, ECOLEAF eradicates the use of hot and cold foil rolls and their high impact on waste.
Ben Danon, Dantex Group’s CEO, said, “This year’s launch surpassed all expectations. The PicoJet series, with its innovative and advanced technologies, promises our customers an unparalleled printing experience. The strides we’ve made in clarity, interface refinement and state-of-the-art finishes all bolster PicoJet’s leadership in the digital printing space.”
