Brixen, Italy – 31.08.2010 - Durst, the leading manufacturer of industrial digital printing equipment after the initial launch of the UV inkjet based label press Tau 150 at LabelExpo 2009 in Brussels, announces the launch of the new Tau 150 with 8 colors and the new digital printing modules for Rotoworx 330 Finishing Systems offering Digital Varnish and VDP capability at the upcoming LabelExpo 2010 (booth 5901) where the full product range will be showcased.

The new Tau 150-8C offers a whole new range of color configurations to cover the majority of requested label printing applications. Its standard color configuration CMYK +W can now be completed with Orange and Violet color thus offering a >90% coverage of the Pantone color gamut.

Additionally, Tau 150-8C can be equiped with a Digital Varnish print module for digital spot varnish applications, generating different gloss levels with only one fluid in a single pass at the time of printing the label jobs, allowing converters to produce new value added products in a fully automated and very efficient workflow. 

Also new on display will be the high speed Tau 150 VDP option, which allows full label-to-label variability at highest printing speeds of the Tau press. Like the existing Tau 150 model, the new Tau 150-8C covers web widths from 10 cm (4”) to a maximum 16,5 cm (6,5”) and reaches an industry leading throughput speed of close to 50 m/min. (~160 ft./min.), resulting in substantially improved return on investment for the label printer.

Also showcased at Labelexpo will be the DIVA module, developed and manufactured by Durst’s Montreal, Canada based subsidiary. DIVA is a Digital Varnish print engine which offers the unique ability to produce different gloss levels – high gloss, semi gloss, satin, matte, etc. with one single fluid in one single pass – a first in the industry. In addition, it is completely digital enabling customers to produce special effects, such as textures and even tactile elements, and vary the top-finish from label to label.

The 13” wide DIVA module is fully integrated with the Rotoworx 330 which already features semi-rotary die-cutting at industry leading speed of up to 50 m/min. (160 ft./min.), lamination and UV flood coating. Also on display will be a digital print module with VDP capability and suitable VDP Software. Existing Rotoworx 330 machines can be field upgraded with the new modules which will commence shipment immediately after the LabelExpo show.

Durst’s Managing Director, Dr. Richard Piock, commented: “We have a strong commitment to innovation and we continue to accelerate our R&D investments with a major focus on the label market. We are convinced that the new Tau 150-8C as well as  the DIVA module and VDP module offer very important features which will be source of competitive advantage for our customers”.

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Brixen, Italy – July 12, 2010 - Durst, a leading manufacturer of industrial strength digital printing equipment for the wide format graphics, photographic and ceramic tile industries, announces the launch of DIVA – a Digital Varnishing Module for the Rotoworx 330 modular Finishing System.

The DIVA module, developed and manufactured by Durst’s Montreal, Canada based subsidiary, will be showcased at LabelExpo in Chicago on September 14-16, 2010 where the Company will exhibit its growing range of products for the Narrow Web Label Industry – including the Tau 150 Digital UV Inkjet Printing Press.

Durst’s Managing Director, Dr. Richard Piock, commented: “DIVA will provide our customers with the unique ability to produce different gloss levels – high gloss, semi gloss, satin, matte, etc. with one single fluid in one single pass – a first in the industry. In addition, it is completely digital enabling customers to produce special effects, such as textures and even tactile elements, and vary the top-finish from label to label”. He added: “We have a strong commitment to innovation and we continue to accelerate our R&D investments with a major focus on the label market. We believe that the DIVA module will be a very important source of competitive advantage for our customers”

The 13” wide DIVA module is fully integrated with the Rotoworx 330 which already features semi-rotary die-cutting at industry leading speed of up to 160 ft./min., lamination and UV flood coating. Existing Rotoworx 330 machines can be field upgraded with the new module which will commence shipment immediately after the LabelExpo show.

In addition to the Rotoworx products, Durst will at the upcoming LabelExpo 2010 present other elements of its end-to-end solution for the label industry including pre-press workflow software and the Tau 150 Digital UV Inkjet Printing Press – with a speed of 157 ft./min. the fastest digital press on the market.

Brixen Italy – 24.06.2010 – Durst has installed the first Tau 150 UV Inkjet Label Press and Rotoworx 330 HS Finishing system at Screen Ltd in Milan/Italy.  

Screen Ltd founded in 1987, meanwhile counts over twenty years experience in the flexo graphic market. Because of an increasing demand for short runs and jobs with added value, Stephen Rossetti, owner of the Screen Ltd, has evaluated various digital label press systems to find the best possible option that fits the company’s current requirements but should also offer good potential for future growth.  

“The purchase of the Durst Tau 150 was merely the completion of a strategic decision that Screen Ltd made some already years ago, to expand in digital and abandon analogue technology“; said Mr. Rossetti. “Now we can offer our customers a high quality product combined with fast service. With Durst Tau 150 and Rotoworx330HS we are able to respond to new market needs: speed, quality, cost efficiency and at the same time reduce environmental impacts.“  

The Tau 150 covers web widths from 10 cm (4”) to 16,5 cm (6,5”) and utilizes liquid UV ink technology. The system reaches an industry leading throughput speed of close to 50 m/min. (~160 ft./min.), resulting in substantially improved return on investment for the label printer.   

Durst’s proprietary UV Inkjet Technology features CMYK ink colors - plus White as an additional configuration option. A broad range of standard substrates are supported with less need for expensive and time-consuming pre-treatment and post-treatment. High performance Tau inks are available directly from Durst in 5 liter containers with an easy and secure ink refill system. The Tau inks have been specially formulated to provide the broad color gamut demanded by the quality conscious label industry. The Tau 150 is delivered with industry-leading pre-press software powered by EskoArtwork, with built-in RIP, substrate calibration and color management, and an optional Variable Data Printing (VDP) module offers full label-to-label variability.  

The Rotoworx™ 330 range is designed to make short-run label conversion and finishing more profitable. It is complete with product unwind, semi-rotary die-cut, lamination, optional UV coating, matrix rewind and two product rewind modules. It has a web-width of 33cm (13”) and is available in a standard version – the 330 with a speed of up to 30m/min. (~100 ft./min.) and a high-speed version – the 330HS with a speed of up to 50m/min (~160 ft./min.). The system features a field-proven web transport based on Durst’s patented ISO tensioning technology with high registration accuracy of +/- 180 microns and a min/max repeat size of 20.3cm (8”) and 40.6cm (16”).  

Helmuth Munter (Segment Manager Label Printing at Durst) commented: “We are very glad to have Screen Ltd as our partner for the first installation of our new Tau 150 and Rotoworx 330 in Italy. The coming months will be a very exciting time for Durst and Screen Ltd and we are convinced that this cooperation will lead to success for both parties.”    

Image info: Stefano Rossetti (third from right) and the staff of the Screen Ltd with the first short-run prints made on their newly installed Tau 150 UV Inkjet Digital Label Press.

El pasado mes de mayo, Durst presentó en su sede central de Brixen, Italia sus nuevos equipos de impresión digital para un nuevo segmento, el mercado de las etiquetas. La nueva Tau 150 de inyección de tinta UV para tiradas cortas, bajo demanda de primera calidad, que junto a la línea de conversión y acabado modular Rotoworx 330 forman una solución integral. …

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