24 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 254 - August / September 2024 Kudu to take centre stage at The Print Show SwissQprint will be showing the Kudu flatbed model at a UK show for the first time this September at The Print Show. Launched at FESPA 2022 in Berlin, the Kudu is a 3.2 x 2m high-end UV LED printer with a productivity of 304m2/h, incorporating the latest printhead technology resulting in a resolution of up to 1350dpi. Like all the models offered by swissQprint, the Kudu is expandable with a roll-toroll option but is the first swissQprint model to feature ten colour channels, increasing application diversity. Inks are available in CMYK, light cyan, light magenta, light black, white, effect varnish, and primer, as well as spot colours orange and neon yellow and pink which are exclusive to swissQprint. Since its launch, the Kudu has been a hit having been crowned ‘Best flatbed/hybrid printer > 250m2/h at the EDP Association Awards last year. The machine is already proving popular in the UK with seven in use. The machine is also certified as first-class in energy efficiency, using just 2.2kWh of electricity – equivalent to the consumption of an average kettle. Commenting on swissQprint’s decision to exhibit at The Print Show for the first time, Erskine Stewart, managing director of swissQprint UK, says: “We will demonstrate a range of applications on the printer including rollto-roll production, neon, varnish effects, and other specialty applications. It’s a great opportunity to present our equipment’s capabilities to a new audience. Exhibitions, like The Print Show, are incredibly important to swissQprint.” Visitors to the swissQprint stand will be able to experience a wide variety of applications tailored specifically to the sign and display market, including ACM, acrylics, point of sale, and fabric printing. There will also be a special area dedicated to demonstrating how the Kudu can revolutionise retail applications, with backlit printing and packaging solutions using neon colours taking the spotlight. This immersive setup will demonstrate the wide array of applications businesses can achieve with a swissQprint machine. SwissQprint will also use its presence to highlight its industry-leading supported reliability in the form of its newly launched 36-month warranty which covers the entire swissQprint range. SwissQprint can be found on Stand C10 The Kudu was launched at FESPA 2022 and will be shown at a UK show for the first time at The Print Show InkTec to show DTF developments Manufacturer of JETRIX printers, inks, and media, InkTec Europe will showcase some new developments in its DTF (direct-to-film) and UV-DTF printer and consumable ranges. Building on the success of last year’s show, InkTec says it will use its presence at The Print Show 2024 to demonstrate its knowledge and understanding of the DTF sector to visitors. “As a business, we have long been committed to innovation and are now excitingly at the forefront of the DTF revolution,” the company says, adding: “So, this year’s show will be used as a platform to discuss this more with visitors.” Visitors to the InkTec stand will be able to see the company’s latest DTF and UV-DTF solutions in action, as well as discuss its extensive consumables range. Members of the engineering team will also be on-hand to discuss how they support InkTec’s DTF customers, from installation, training, and beyond. In addition, InkTec’s stand will feature a dedicated JETRIX area where the company says visitors can “learn more about the technology inside the printers, understand the capabilities of the range, explore their versatility, and discuss the ability to open up additional printing opportunities”. Q3XL, xline, and KCXL+ from Liyu UK Returning to The Print Show this September after a successful exhibition in 2023, Liyu UK will have its range of wide-format printers on show. Included on the manufacturer’s stand this year will be the popular Q3XL pro as well as the introduction of the new Xline model, and the showcase of the recently launched Platinum KCXL+ flagship flatbed model. The Platinum Q3XL Hybrid UV printing machine includes an automatic head cleaning unit, dual-direction automatic material loading and operation, a continuous printing system, and an antistatic system. Able to print onto materials up to 5cm thick, the machine also offers white and varnish options, a control system, 2400dpi printing resolution, and a 5pl droplet size. Launched at FESPA 2024, the Platinum KCXL+ flatbed model can be fitted with either 24 or 32 Ricoh Gen6 5pl printheads and features 25% faster top speeds than the KCXL. “Our favourite part is showing off the latest technology and how affordable it is! Liyu takes great pride in continuous research and technology focusing on the very best for each customer,” says Helen Wright, happiness executive and business development manager at Liyu UK. In addition to seeing the latest hardware developments from Liyu, visitors will be treated to fresh drinks and freebie gifts from the company’s friendly team. You can find the team on Stand D30 EVENTS - THE PRINT SHOW / NEWS
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