During the trade fair, Brother presented hybrid Direct-to-Garment and Direct-to-Film systems featuring the GTXpro. The presentation highlighted the flexibility, print quality, and workflow efficiency of these systems—qualities that garnered significant interest among distributors, textile decorators, and printing professionals.
TECHNOLOGY Themen
UV flatbed printing directly onto plates: The EU2-1000MF by Roland DG
Roland DG, a global leader in digital printing solutions, has announced the launch of the EU2-1000MF, a large-format UV flatbed printer that simplifies production on rigid media by enabling direct printing onto panels in high-throughput environments.
TrueVis VG4 Series with TR3 Inks by Roland DG
Roland DG Corporation, a leading global provider of digital printing solutions, has announced the launch of the TrueVis VG4 Series, a new generation of eco-solvent printing and cutting machines for sign makers and print service providers.
AquaHeat technology: Full-colour printing by Sun Chemical
With the AquaHeat platform, Sun Chemical has launched a new generation of food-safe, bio-based printing inks. These inks enable full-colour printing for high-temperature food applications, thereby opening up previously unfeasible possibilities for packaging in the bakery and catering sectors.
adphos: Synchronised measurement of mass and temperature profiles
With the ThermoLab (aTL) developed by adphos, the Upper Bavarian company is expanding the possibilities for analysing thermal processes. This analysis tool enables the mass development and temperature profile of a sample to be recorded synchronously during thermal treatments.
UJ330H-160 by Mimaki – Hybrid printer with versatility
Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, has announced the launch of the UJ330H-160, a hybrid UV inkjet printer designed to help sign makers and print service providers expand their printing capacities. The UJ330H-160 joins Mimaki’s 330 series and combines image quality and productivity in a versatile hybrid configuration.
Miraclon and W&H: FLEXCEL NX Ultra 42
Miraclon has expanded its long-standing partnership with Windmöller & Hölscher by installing a new FLEXCEL NX Ultra 42 solution at the W&H Technology Centre. The new water washout system replaces the existing FLEXCEL NX Ultra 35 solution and enables the production of larger printing plates.
JEC World 2026: Technology by Plasmatreat
At JEC World 2026, Plasmatreat GmbH will be presenting plasma technology for the industrial pretreatment of composite materials in Hall 5, Stand G65, in Paris from 10 to 12 March. The focus will be on applications in aerospace, automotive engineering and industries where fibre-reinforced plastics and hybrid material systems are used. Visitors will learn how CFRP and thermoplastic components are prepared with plasma for processes such as bonding, painting or sealing.
Print image inspection: Proofiler Graphic Connect by EyeC
From 7 to 13 May 2026, EyeC GmbH will be presenting the new Proofiler Graphic Connect at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf. Visitors to stand D01 in hall 11 will be able to gain an insight into the latest generation of cloud-based artwork proofreading software. Packaging manufacturers, label printers and brand owners can use it to automate, accelerate and secure their quality control with the help of artificial intelligence.