The Durst Group presents its latest large format printing, packaging, labels and software solutions under the motto “Ready to Print”.
The company is also showcasing its wide range of digital applications, including the additive manufacturing of technical ceramics, in Hall 16, Stand A41-1/2.
“We are looking forward to an extremely exciting drupa trade fair, which will certainly be groundbreaking,” says Christoph Gamper, CEO & co-owner of the Durst Group. “As digital print natives and technology leaders, we believe the time has come for digitalization in many areas and are presenting corresponding end-to-end solutions that can also be seamlessly integrated into existing infrastructures and production processes as hybrid systems. With our Software & Solutions, we also support our customers in setting up and optimizing their digital workflow, thereby increasing their efficiency along the entire value chain.”
Overview of the exhibited printing systems
Durst Graphics/Large Format Printing – P5 SMP™
With the P5 SMP, the Durst Group is expanding its successful P5 Large Format Printing portfolio for applications in the Sign & Display, POP/POS, Corrugated Packaging & Display and Industrial Decor sectors. The hybrid LED super-multi-pass printing system combines efficiency and productivity with maximum versatility. With a print width of 3.5 m and a maximum productivity of up to 2,000 m2/h, the P5 SMP achieves an annual capacity of 5 million m2. As a hybrid solution, the P5 SMP can process both roll and sheet material and has the versatile functions of the P5 platform.
Durst Graphics/Large Format Printing – Aleph Laforte 600 Paper
With the acquisition of Aleph S.r.l. in 2023, Durst Group expanded its position in the field of water-based and sustainable printing technologies. The Aleph Laforte 600 Paper, designed for poster and billboard printing, achieves an output of 1,000 m2/h, printing with six colours and 1,200 dpi.
Durst Software & Solutions – 360° End-to-End Portfolio
The Durst Group founded the Software & Solutions business unit back in 2018 and currently employs around 100 people in software development. At drupa 2024, the company is presenting a wide-ranging software ecosystem, from web shops and online graphics editors to comprehensive workflow and analytics solutions and ERP/MIS systems. Artificial intelligence (AI) is also used in software development. One of the latest innovations in this field is Hawk Eye, which represents a breakthrough in terms of quality assurance in digital printing. Hawk Eye analyses every single print image at full speed – and in real time.
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Durst Packaging/Folding Carton – VariJET 106
The VariJET 106 is the latest innovation from the Koenig & Bauer Durst joint venture, which will pave the way for the digitalization of industrial folding carton production. By using water-based inks primary packaging for food can be produced. The VariJET 106 is also a promising solution for applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and tobacco industries for the economical production of short to medium runs and individualized packaging.
Durst Packaging/Corrugated Printing – White ink for SPC 130
What was missing in industrial digital corrugated printing until now was the colour white. The Durst Group is launching a water-based white ink for the Delta SPC 130. The use of white with extremely high opacity on brown corrugated board opens up new design possibilities and enhances transport packaging. By overprinting white, a significantly improved image quality is achieved on almost all topliners and can match to spot colours. All inks and fluids used in the Delta SPC 130 meet the current and future requirements of the food industry.
Durst Packaging/Label Printing – KJet
The KJet represents a new hybrid solution for label printing. After the XJet, this is the second joint development with OMET. The KJet is an end-to-end solution that combines OMET’s dual servo flexo printing units with Durst’s state-of-the-art RSCi inkjet technology. In addition, modules for finishing and further processing such as cold foil stamping or die-cutting units can be integrated into the KJet. This flexibility opens up a broad application portfolio for the KJet. The configuration of the KJet is tailored to the specific requirements of each customer.
