Accelerating the ongoing revolution of UV printing in the signage world, a select group of exhibitors at PRINTPACK INDIA 2015 beamed their focus on the advanced technology, offering a broaden and brighter aspects in digital large-format domain. FUJIFILM India, presenting its Equity EY UV flatbed printer, attracted crowd to the machine’s breakthrough in imaging technology. The printer is a perfect combination of advanced features to deliver near photographic print quality effectively. It can handle array of rigid materials up to 48 mm thick and its ‘white ink’ option provides the opportunity to accept high-value rigid materials, such as metal, wood, clear and coloured products.

“Our introduction of Equity EY UV is to awaken the signage world to an avenue diverted from the conventional way,” says Kamlesh Mani Tripathi, national manager, FUJIFILM India Private Limited. Canon India was another presenter of UV power at PRINTPACK INDIA 2015.

Referring to the company’s Oce Arizona line of UV flatbed printers, Puneet Datta, director, Professional Printing Products Division, Canon India Pvt Ltd truly articulated that high-end series of the printers are for those who want to diversify themselves towards quality and versatility. “Canon is here to scale up everyone’s business in a very cost-effective way,” he mentioned. He further added, “If you want to expand your business covering different market segments, such as in-shop branding, corporate building decors, etc, Oce Arizona can provide you the right solutions.”

All that rush swallowing up the stand of Apsom Infotex was for the company’s latest machinery marvels presented during the expo. Giving a special highlight of the company’s range of soft signage ColorJet printers, other machines on display included the latest VersaUV LEF-20 table top printer that can print directly on an endless range of substrates and three dimensional objects. “New revolution is now picking up in the textile domain. To the tune, we have introduced a line of versatile textile printers, among which Softjet is worth mentioning,” remarked Ravi Agarwala, director, Apsom Infotex Limited. Shown at the company’s stand also included others, comprising the popular Colorjet Verve true flatbed printer, VersaCAMM VS Series and Colorjet Neptune. Sultan Singh of Apsom Infotex Limited termed the showcase a complete combo.

Presentation of its PixleJet 1212 UV flatbed printer among a gamut of showcases at the colossal stand of Monotech Systems hauled the visitors around. This printer is compatibly engineered to accept glass, acrylic, door, foam boards, wood, PS materials, among others. “Signage and packaging are now sunshine domains and our PixleJet 1212 UV is suitable for varied range of applications in these arenas,” said Gurvinder Singh, general manager, Monotech Systems. Under this approach, other crowd-pulling products on display at the company’s stand included PixelJet UV LED 4275 flatbed printer, which is capable to print gift items, crystal plaques, etc as well as the most sought after Color Logic software in the combo, offering innovative applications.

Unpacked exclusively new during PRINTPACK INDIA 2015 from Mehta Cad Cam Systems was its indigenously manufactured EVAN fiber laser marking machine (for carving on metals, plastics, silicon, etc). Fast, flexible and efficient are some adjectives to define this newly introduced laser machine. “New at the show from our end is the six feet Thunderjet (A1801S/A1802S), which is 30 percent faster than the existing models and it’s made of fibre body,” explained Shailesh Mehta, director, Mehta Cad Cam Systems Pvt Ltd. Above all, in the showcase was also the newly released Gongzheng 3202SG/3204G, equipped with the cleanable Spectra Starfire printheads and capable to run up to 248 sq m/hr and it really pulled the crowd.

In the UV front, UV Printers always set foot forward. The company showcased the latest Dilli NEOTITAN series, which is a combo type flatbed/roll-to-roll printers, capable to run at the maximum speed of 33 sq m/hr on media ranging from coated to uncoated materials in 720x1440 dpi. “People who want to have good quality, high productivity in low cost UV prints must go for this (Dilli NEOTITAN) printer,” suggested Kirti Vijay Sharma of UV Printers. He further mentioned that the overall advantages of the printer would help people find new pathways in business using UV technology.

Precision cutting
Router-cut and laser-engraved display items find new vigour in the signage industry. Esko substantiated this fact during PRINTPACK INDIA 2015 by presenting its Kongsberg V Series, reliably modelled cutter for signage, displays and packaging sample productions. “Of course, Kongsberg V is designed with a MultiCUT tool head to offer milling productivity and a camera system.

It combines all the tool insert options with a milling spindle up to 45 RPM and can give accuracy to cutting sunboard, acrylic and other materials than conventional cutters,” explained Shrihari K Rao, sales director, Esko Graphics. Throwing light at the company’s stand was on ArtiosCAD software, a leading structural design solution for signage displays and packaging.

Keith Electronics, presenting its range of Graphtec laser machines and cutting plotters at the fair, opened up new opportunities and possibilities in the world of engraved/cut-signage. “We have technologically upgraded our machines to new standards to meet the increasing market demands for advanced applications,” explained Raj Chopra, director, Keith Electronics Pvt Ltd. He mentioned that the company’s engraving machines are now designed to perfectly handle die making sampling. “It’s good to see people taking ardent interest in our products during the fair and we foresee new market growth ahead,” optimistically said Raj.

Intelligent, efficient and flexible digital S3 M 800 cutter was what Zund India put up attractively at their stand. Ever since its launch in 2012, this high-performance cutting machine has been widely demanded and acclaimed for its precision. Prasanna Venkatesh VA, general manager, Zund India Pvt Ltd said that the machine is designed for an extensive range of applications right from graphic art to packaging, leather, textile and many others. He further explained that the modular tooling features of S3 M800 could be configured as per the user’s needs by selecting tools of varied purposes.

What all observed about the fresh prospects in the signage segment, which some big exhibitors demonstrated during the PRINTPACK INDIA 2015, indicated a new momentum of future growth in the realm of UV printing, routed and laser-engraved signage or display items. It’s time to reap the opportunity!

Pack Print International 2015 set to reflect real trends Being one of the prominent expos on printing and packaging in Southeast Asia, Pack Print International 2015 is now geared up to open its gateway to exhibitors bringing a comprehensive range of technologies, products and solutions serving the increasing needs for innovations in the market. SIGN & GRAPHICS beams a brief spotlight on this upcoming mega trade fair. Pack Print International is always turned out to be a confluence of global brands/ leaders in packaging and printing supply chain. The 5th edition of the show is set to be unveiled from August 26-29, 2015 at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok. This edition, fresh attractions on showcase will be real trends and solutions to fulfil the current market demands for cutting-edge technologies and products. Setting a network for top manufacturers and leading brands to active buyers and influential decision makers is one of the key strategies of Pack Print International. This trade expo provides industry fellows an unmatched opportunity to maintain regional market-relevance by staying on top of the global industry trends. Key attractions Some of the major opportunities at Pack Print International 2015 for exhibitors will be a precise launch pad to introduce new products, latest/ innovative technology showcases and others. In addition, this fair is always a right destination for visitors to witness cutting-edge machineries. In this context, exhibitors are always privileged to engage in trade talks with decision makers and high net worth buyers. Participants in every edition of the fair get elated to achieving on-site sales and procurement orders. Previous achievements A flashback of the previous edition of the fair reminds everyone of tremendous achievements being pulled off. Pack Print International 2013 attracted 202 exhibitors from 19 countries. Of them, 80 percent recognised the expo’s importance as an instrumental packaging and printing exhibition in the ASEAN region and 90 percent of them were impressed with the quality of visitors. Pouring in from 51 countries, 16,833 visitors rushed to Pack Print International 2013 and 93 percent of them found the range of exhibited products and technologies to be sufficient and comprehensive. So far, so good, the previous edition of the fair recorded a 30 percent increase in visitor attendance, which marked the largest ever record of visiting delegations since the fair’s inaugural edition in 2007. To book space or for further enquiries, contact at: ppi@mda.com.sg or visit: www.pack-print.de