TECHNOLOGY Themen

Durst Group, a leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, announces the integration of GMG spectral colour management technology into its proprietary workflow and the Open Software Initiative’s open Smart Factory portfolio. The official launch of the integration will take place around Printing United 2025.

Durst aims to set a new industry standard for automated and colour-accurate printing, regardless of the printing system or substrate. The Durst workflow will be delivered with embedded GMG spectral colour management and existing customers with a software agreement can benefit from this solution at no additional cost, according to Durst. The integration extends across Labels & Packaging, Corrugated and Sign & Display.

swissQprint is launching two new flatbed models, tailored to users with high quality requirements and small to medium production volumes. Both models, Topi 5 and Oryx 5, complete the Generation 5 launched in January 2025.

The models of different sizes are available immediately: Topi 5 is a 3.2×2 metre flatbed printer that can produce up to 126 sqm/h. Oryx 5 is the 2.5 m wide counterpart with a maximum output of 114 square metres per hour. According to the manufacturer, both allow maximum variety and are highly precise thanks to a roller option. ‘With the new, synchronised overall range, we have a tailor-made solution for every size of business, with Topi and Oryx aimed at users with high quality standards and small to medium print volumes,’ explains Carmen Eicher, Head of Sales and Marketing at swissQprint.

EyeC, a global provider of automated artwork verification and printed image inspection systems, announces the launch of the new EyeC ProofRunner Evo. The modular inline system for common label formats and rollstock combines AI technology with a flexible, scalable system design. The premiere will take place at Labelexpo Europe 2025 at EyeC stand 5B11.

The WF1-L640 large format printer from Brother has proven itself successfully on the market in recent years and Brother is setting a strong example in terms of quality and customer satisfaction: from now on, customers will receive a two-year warranty on the print heads at no extra cost.

Mutoh Europe nv, the EMEA business unit of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd. of Japan, announces the launch of the XPJ-1682SR DS Pro, a 64″ (1625 mm) wide dual-head dye-sublimation printer designed for textile and soft signage production.

Japanese technology group Fujifilm is now taking orders in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region for the Fujifilm Jet Press 1160CF. The new high-speed continuous feed inkjet press was unveiled at a special event in the region on 9 and 10 July 2025.

With the new online configurator for print and embroidery orders, Gustav Daiber GmbH now offers a clear and transparent way of calculating finishing prices around the clock and placing orders directly in the web shop.

Erhardt+Leimer is driving forward the digital transformation and is presenting a pioneering solution for simple and intuitive product configuration in its web shop with the new E+L Configurator. The innovative online service is designed to enable customers to create customised web guiding and web tension control products in just a few steps.