Xaar : W&H chooses Xaar 5601 for first digital printer for flexible packaging
September 04, 2018 at 11:02 am
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04 September 2018
Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H), leader in machinery and systems for the manufacturing and converting of flexible packaging, is developing its first digital, single-pass press for flexible packaging using Xaar 5601 printheads. The printhead was selected as a result of successful performance tests conducted over several months last year.
The announcement from W&H is a significant milestone in the development of an economical and stable digital printing process for flexible packaging, following the successful adoption of digital technology by the labelling and commercial printing sectors.
'We are delighted to be developing our latest system using the Xaar 5601,' comments Hermann Veismann, General Manager Business Unit Printing and Finishing at W&H. 'We saw an opportunity for digital printing in flexible packaging, driven by the need for faster time-to-market and very short order lengths, and aim to overcome the traditional difficulties in this area using our expert knowledge and outstanding new technology.' 'The new digital machine will be characterised by higher quality and higher speeds and opens up new possibilities in flexible packaging,' explains Sven Michael, head of the W&H digital team. 'It includes the Xaar 5601 printhead, which achieves excellent print quality at high production speeds.' Windmöller & Hölscher is the first OEM to publicly announce that its next generation of printers will be driven by the Xaar 5601. The development is also a first step into digital solutions for W&H and reinforces its focus on delivering leading edge products to its customers. The Xaar 5601 incorporates a number of innovative technologies. Using Xaar's new Thin Film Piezo Silicon MEMS technology, the Xaar 5601 is very high resolution with over 5600 nozzles, capable of jetting up to 8 litres of fluid per hour. New innovations such as AcuDrp Technology allow complete control over greyscale drop ejection for perfect image quality. In addition, the Xaar 5601 incorporates TF Technology to maximise production up time, print quality and lifetime.'This announcement is a significant milestone for Xaar,' comments Doug Edwards, CEO at Xaar. 'Windmöller & Hölscher is a major player in the flexible packaging machinery market and is renowned for placing innovation at the heart of its new product developments. I'm delighted that the Xaar 5601 has been selected for this new development on the basis of the printhead's high performance.'
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Xaar plc is engaged in the development of digital inkjet technology. The Company designs and manufactures printheads that it sells globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and user developer integrators (UDIs). Its segments include Printhead, Product Print Systems, Digital Imaging, and Ink Supply Systems. The Printhead business unit focuses on the design, manufacture, marketing, and sales of printheads and associated products which are used in a variety of applications, such as ceramic tile decoration, graphics, decor, textiles, labels, and packaging. Product Print Systems involves printing all kinds of industrial and promotional objects such as medical equipment, automotive parts, tools, apparel, appliances, sports equipment, and toys. Digital Imaging segment focuses on high performance digital imaging solutions from digital inkjet label presses to digital pathology scanners. It also designs and manufactures industrial ink management and supply systems for digital inkjet.