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Colordyne Technologies is continuing its strategic move aimed at providing greater flexibility and customisation for label and packaging converters. The company has been developing solutions using new durable mechanical piezo printhead technology, moving away from its previous reliance on Memjet’s thermal piezo printheads.
For over a decade, Colordyne has been at the forefront of hybrid production presses, enabling converters to retrofit digital inkjet technology onto existing equipment without sacrificing existing press functionality. With the adoption of mechanical piezo printheads, it has introduced the 3800 Series water based and 3800 Series UV-LED inkjet engines, an open source system architecture that offers unmatched flexibility for end users, allowing them to select the ink chemistries, componentry, software and performance configurations that best suit their unique production needs.
‘Eliminating the walled garden surrounding digital printing technology is critical,’ said Taylor Buckthorpe, director of sales and marketing for Colordyne Technologies. ‘To differentiate themselves OEMs and end users need the flexibility to leverage unique ink formulations and the supporting components and system architecture to better address the market.’
Providing an open source platform means converters can customise their systems to meet specific requirements, enhancing both performance and functionality. Whether it is adapting to new ink chemistries or fine tuning operational components, the company’s approach provides end users with more control over their production processes, maximising efficiency while minimising short and long term costs.
The 3800 Series mechanical piezo based inkjet print engines allow label and packaging converters to integrate inkjet technology seamlessly into existing production lines and OEMS to develop and integrate inkjet printing quickly. The 3800 Series is offered in a variety of configurations ranging from one colour print bars and four to seven colours for process colour print engines. The 3800 Series modular design promotes innovation by providing users the freedom to change or upgrade key components, ensuring that their investment can evolve as technology and market demands change.
‘With the flexible architecture of the 3800 Series, we are offering tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of each customer,’ said Taylor. ‘We have recognised the market requires systems that can adapt to changing demands, and we are proud to deliver technology that allows for this level of customisation.’
Colordyne’s commitment to open source architecture reflects its broader vision of empowering users with greater choice, flexibility, and performance. By moving away from proprietary models, the company is positioned to offer futureproof solutions that align with the evolving needs of label and packaging converters, private label manufacturers, and brand owners.
