The DRUPA trade fair recently came to an end and many exhibitors presented the impressive technological level of the printing industry. The Multi-Plot team took part in the special Touchpoint Textile forum with the d.gen Artrix OMNI Pro printing machine.
Digital printing, automation including robotics and intelligent software solutions were combined in a microfactory on a large exhibition area. At the presentation of Multi-Plot’s d.gen Artrix OMNI Pro printing system, visitors were able to experience how digital and analogue technologies can complement and benefit from each other.
The printing machine for direct textile printing produced with 6-colour printing technology, inline fusing and an adhesive tape system. Lightly woven and non-woven fabrics such as cotton, polyester, velvet or elastic textiles can also be printed. High light fastness of the printing inks and good washability after printing are important features of this printing system. The Artrix OMNI Pro is also equipped with 10 print heads, offers a print width of 183 cm and uses the new CBS (Colour Boosting Solutions) coating technology. No special pre-treatment is required. The textile prints were then further processed and finished.
For the first time, an autonomous workflow for the production of a shirt was demonstrated, in which the printed fabric was fixed and cut out inline. The system ran without any material handling and can therefore save working time. The Microfactory emphasised the exceptional position and importance of DRUPA. New approaches, new technologies, specialised knowledge and valuable orientation aids were conveyed.
Multi-Plot
Since 1990, everything at Multi-Plot in Bad Emstal has revolved around advertising technology and digital printing. Founded as an independent engineering office, the company based in the district of Kassel is known as a specialist and exclusive dealer in the field of digital printing systems. With experience in sublimation and digital textile printing since 1997, Multi-Plot sees itself as a pioneer of these new technologies.
