{"id":6016,"date":"2022-09-26T04:07:42","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T04:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/?p=6016"},"modified":"2022-09-26T04:11:43","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T04:11:43","slug":"agfa-to-showcase-its-next-gen-inkjet-technology-at-printing-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/26\/agfa-to-showcase-its-next-gen-inkjet-technology-at-printing-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Agfa to showcase its next-gen inkjet technology at Printing United"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>At Printing United (Las Vegas, 19-21 October), Agfa will demo its latest inkjet technology, including solutions for packaging, textile and sign &amp; display printing. The Inca Onset will be shown running on Agfa ink for the first time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be back in Las Vegas, with an offering that is bigger and bolder than ever before\u201d<\/em>, says Ruben Silva, Vice-President of Inkjet Sales North America.&nbsp;<em>\u201cAs is evident from our acquisition of Inca \u2013 and from our continuous investment in software and ink development \u2013 we are committed to the digital printing industry, with solutions for both sign &amp; display and industrial applications. Print service providers looking to step up their game, should definitely drop by our booth to explore our extended offering.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors to Agfa\u2019s booth will be able to attend demos of the following printing solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The extremely high-speed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.incadigital.com\/products\/onset-x-series\/onset-x3-hs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inca Onset X3 HS<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the first time since Agfa\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfa.com\/printing\/press-release\/pr-inca-closing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acquisition of Inca Digital Printers<\/a>&nbsp;that the company will show an Inca Onset high-speed printer on its booth, the super\u2011fast&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.incadigital.com\/products\/onset-x-series\/onset-x3-hs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X3&nbsp;HS<\/a>. Not only has it been rebranded with Agfa\u2019s characteristic Warm Red color, it will also be running on Agfa\u2019s dedicated new inkjet ink and Agfa will be demonstrating the printer\u2019s newly developed high-throughput, high-quality speed modes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Inca Onset has been pushing the boundaries of what is possible in print since its launch. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.incadigital.com\/products\/onset-x-series\/onset-x3-hs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X3&nbsp;HS<\/a>&nbsp;is capable of 24\/7 printing at a production speed of 15,600 ft\u00b2\/h. In addition, the printer\u2019s ability to handle a wide variety of substrates and the virtual lack of downtime between media changes \u2013 30 seconds job setup times thanks to the integration of robotics and a range of automated features \u2013 make it a real game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Printing United, the printer will be shown in a \u00be automation setup with a lay table and an unloading robot, running a variety of stocks, including corrugated boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The high-speed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfa.com\/printing\/products\/jeti-tauro-h3300-led\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS LED<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Agfa\u2019s fastest and most versatile Jeti Tauro model will be shown in a master roll-to-roll setup at Printing United, tackling two rolls of up to 1500 pounds. Agfa will demonstrate innovative, unattended automated double-sided roll printing. The integrated camera system reads QR codes, generated by the user interface of the printer, to identify the exact location of the image and adjust the print position at the start of every job, ensuring front-to-back accuracy of +\/-3mm over 300 feet. Even in the case of an unexpected print stop while printing the back side, the camera system will detect which image needs to be printed so that production can resume rapidly and flawlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfa.com\/printing\/products\/avinci-cx3200\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avinci CX3200<\/a>&nbsp;dye-sublimation textile printer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Avinci CX3200 produces consistently vibrant high-quality prints on a wide range of polyester-based fabrics for indoor or outdoor soft signage, interior decoration, and fashion items. It can print directly to fabric, which is easy and fast, and ideal for applications such as flags. Yet it can also print on&nbsp;transfer paper, which is perfect for obtaining super-sharp backlit applications with deep blacks, as well as for handling really stretchy fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Software demonstrations<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>for inkjet printing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfa.com\/printing\/products\/asanti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Asanti<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Automated production hub that streamlines digital printing workflows, and features an intuitive overview dashboard that allows for better planning and follow-up of jobs.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfa.com\/printing\/products\/asanti-storefront\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>StoreFront<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Web-to-print SaaS solution that enables print services providers to expand their customer base thanks to an easy set-up of online stores. Includes automated preflight checks and instant feedback on order status.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfa.com\/printing\/products\/printtune\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PrintTune<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Measures color reproduction of inkjet prints to improve the quality and consistency of prints. Provides smart insights in printing equipment performance and facilitates approvals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Software demonstrations<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>for offset commercial and packaging<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfa.com\/printing\/products\/apogee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apogee<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Comprehensive, integrated workflow for offset printers that controls every phase of the print production process. Either on site or in the cloud.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfa.com\/printing\/products\/amfortis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Amfortis<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 All-in-one workflow software for packaging printers, including preflighting, step &amp; repeat, proofing and imaging to output devices. Imports CAD files &amp; snaps artwork to die lines.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfa.com\/printing\/products\/spiral-screening-for-commercial-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SPIR@L<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Screening software that saves printers up to 12% on ink while reducing waste, enabling faster finishing, and ensuring crystal-clear images every time<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfa.com\/printing\/products\/presstune\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PressTune&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a>\u2013 Print standardization software that ensures prints adhere to predefined standards and are color-consistent. It lowers ink and paper consumption while reducing make-ready time by up&nbsp;to&nbsp;40%.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to printer &amp; software demos, there will be a myriad of&nbsp;<strong>large-format<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>inkjet<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>print samples<\/strong>&nbsp;on display for visitors to explore and to inspire. Highlights will include samples from the systems on the booth, as well as&nbsp;<strong>varnish prints<\/strong>&nbsp;made on the new Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED, the latest member of the Tauro&nbsp;family, which offers producers of corrugated cardboard displays the option to add a layer of glossy or matt&nbsp;varnish&nbsp;\u2013 either applied to the entire surface (flood varnish) or to selected spots (spot varnish). The varnish embellishes prints with a fine luxury look, while also protecting them to some extent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, Agfa\u2019s industrial experts will be available for answering questions about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfa.com\/printing\/products\/alussa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Alussa<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;solution for leather decoration printing, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfa.com\/printing\/products\/interiojet-3300\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>InterioJet<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for flooring and furniture, the&nbsp;<strong>SpeedSet 1060<\/strong>, powered by Inca and aimed at the folding carton and corrugated packaging markets, as well as special&nbsp;<strong>inks for industrial applications<\/strong>. There will be real-life customer samples at the booth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printing United will be held October 19 through 21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Agfa can be found at booth&nbsp;C8130.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Printing United (Las Vegas, 19-21 October), Agfa will demo its latest inkjet technology, including solutions for packaging, textile and sign &amp; display printing. The Inca Onset will be shown running on Agfa ink for the first time \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be back in Las Vegas, with an offering that is bigger and bolder than<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6017,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,69],"tags":[358],"class_list":{"0":"post-6016","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-latest-news","8":"category-print-labelling","9":"tag-agfa"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6016","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6016"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6016\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6018,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6016\/revisions\/6018"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6017"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6016"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6016"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6016"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}