The Shine LED lamp set from Miraclon was honoured with the sustainability award of the German DFTA Flexo Printing Association at a festive event in Cologne. With the Shine LED lamp set, UV imagesetters can be retrofitted so that flexographic prepress companies and print shops can benefit from the efficiency and sustainability advantages of LED imaging technology at low cost.
The DFTA jury: ‘The Shine LED lamp set from Miraclon sets new standards for ecological and economic efficiency and represents a ground-breaking solution for the industry in light of the impending restrictions on UV fluorescent tubes. Instead of investing in a completely new exposure system, the Shine LED lamp set allows companies to convert their existing exposure units to modern LED technology at a fraction of the cost. With Shine, sustainability goes hand in hand with technical improvement. The significantly higher and more uniform UV output of LED technology not only increases efficiency, but also extends the service life of the lamps. Thanks to the combination of resource conservation, cost efficiency and technical progress, the Shine LED lamp set is a deserving winner in the sustainability category. It impressively demonstrates that sustainable innovations can not only be ecologically sensible but also economically beneficial, and it is a clear pioneer for a more environmentally friendly and future-orientated packaging industry.’
Reid Chesterfield, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Miraclon, said: ‘Miraclon is committed to delivering innovations that bring tangible benefits to our customers and make their operations more productive, consistent and sustainable. The Shine LED lamp set is a simple solution that fulfils all three criteria and enables companies to easily and affordably convert their entire production to LED lighting. The product has received a lot of attention in the industry and we are honoured to receive the DFTA Sustainability Award. This award is confirmation that we are on the right track.’
Miraclon
Miraclon is a global company that has been helping to transform flexographic printing for more than a decade. Its technology, including the industry-leading FLEXCEL NX and FLEXCEL NX Ultra systems and the FLEXCEL NX Print Suite, which enables PureFlexo™ Printing, maximises print efficiency. With a focus on pioneering image science, innovation and collaboration with industry partners and customers, Miraclon is committed to the future of flexographic printing.
