Packaging Solutions
An opportunity to see and test digital, offset and post print production on a single site is now a reality with the opening in Radebeul, Germany, of a dedicated hall for the VariJet 106, the hybrid press for folding cartons jointly developed by Durst and Koenig & Bauer.
Customers and visitors can now bring their own print files and substrates to see for themselves the flexibility, sustainability and cost competitive opportunities afforded by the VariJet 106 modular, single pass press, which had its public debut at drupa. The 700 square metre hall is part of the global Customer Experience Centre at Koenig & Bauer’s sheetfed division headquarters, near Dresden.
‘The new dedicated hall for the VariJet 106 digital, hybrid press for folding carton markets represents another important step in our evolution,’ said Daniel Velema, managing director, Koenig & Bauer Durst. ‘The opening means the customer experience centre is the one and only place where you can see and test digital, offset and post print production at a single site. This is where prospects from all over the world can test the VariJet 106 for themselves using their own files and substrates. This ability to advise across print and finishing technologies is driven by our ambition to first and foremost understand and support your business needs and opportunities, and talk about technology second.
‘We showed at drupa what is possible with full digital – digital printing, embellishment and finishing. Now we would like to show guests the next steps in the digital revolution for folding carton markets. Reach out to your local representatives, we would love to welcome you to Radebeul. For those who haven’t been there yet, the Koenig & Bauer Customer Experience Centre – for press and machine demonstrations, application testing, the development of new technologies and for training purposes – focuses on specialised areas of packaging like folding carton, commercial and label production.’
Daniel added, ‘Ever since the VariJet 106 Customer Experience Centre opened, Koenig & Bauer Durst has been running back to back print tests with customers and brands from all key geographies being represented: North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. We are particularly pleased by the interest of Asian customers who don’t shy away from making the trip to Germany!
‘Successfully tested applications include cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and food. We work closely together and explore hands-on what Koenig & Bauer Durst can improve to better meet market demands.’
The VariJet 106, which runs 5500 B1 sheets per hour, combines the best of both worlds – digital inkjet and classic offset printing. It uses water based inkjet inks (CMYK plus orange, green and violet), primers and coatings to provide the highest print quality at a most competitive cost level, while supporting current and upcoming food safety and sustainability regulation. It leverages on Koenig & Bauer’s standard high performance Rapida 106 platform and Durst printhead electronics, inkjet expertise and workflow and RIP technology. This includes Durst Analytics, Smartshop and Workflow.
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