DANTEX has announced plans to launch a range of new developments in its Pico series at Labelexpo Europe 2025.
The firm will introduce a series of products that highlight its aim to ‘set new standards’ in regulatory compliance, print quality, and workflow efficiency.
Anticipating regulatory change, Dantex has developed a new range of high-viscosity UV inks certified to Nestlé’s standards. Although new restrictions on CMR and SVHC chemicals will not take effect until 2027, the company revealed it has taken proactive steps to ensure customers remain compliant. The inks are said to match the performance of the existing range, with an upgrade process that requires only one working day.
PicoJet has also undergone significant upgrades. The introduction of DRS (Dynamic Resolution System) offers eight grey levels – the highest currently available in the UV inkjet label sector. This, Dantex explained, allows for improved resolution, finer halftones, and smoother tonal transitions. Additionally, new small drop technology, developed using proprietary software, achieves sharper definition without sacrificing speed.
Building on the recent advancements made to PicoColour, Dantex will also reveal the new DC350 Mini Finisher from GM. This module combines rotary flexo, semi-rotary die-cutting, lamination, cold foil, waste matrix removal, cutting and slitting within a single unit.
Further innovation has been introduced to PicoPilot, Dantex’s press operating system. A new graphical user interface is designed to offer faster and more intuitive operation and a ‘modernised appearance’. Features inspired by the Knight platform represent the initial steps towards adaptive machine intelligence.
The company has also launched PicoEngine, a digital front end developed in collaboration with Global Graphics Smart DFE. This system aims to increase workflow efficiency while providing operators with ‘responsive, touch-friendly control’ of job management and output.
“Our pace of development is unprecedented, and we are proud to be setting new benchmarks in the digital UV inkjet market,” said Ben Danon, CEO of Dantex Group. “By listening to our customers and investing heavily in innovation, we continue to deliver technologies that combine speed, quality and sustainability, while never compromising on build standards. These latest developments demonstrate both our technical leadership and our commitment to the future of label printing.”
