20 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk May / June 2024 - Issue 348 KIT & MEDIA / NEWS PrintMonthly printmonthly PrintMonthlyMagazine Manufacturer of print finishing technologies, Duplo has launched its latest saddle stitcher for a production environment. Championing Duplo’s Japanese roots, the new iSaddle SENSHI is named after the Japanese word for ‘warrior’, symbolising strength and agility. The iSaddle SENSHI has been designed for a modern high-production environment with fast-paced operations. Features include flat-tofinished book, heavy-duty stitching, significantly reduced makeready times, increased productivity, end-to-end automaton, and the intelligence to handle increasing numbers of short runs and complex jobs. Max booklet thickness for the iSaddle SENSHI is 6mm (30 sheets of 80gsm, 120-page booklet); and the max flat sheet size possible is 356mm W x 610mm L with some media possibly limited to 356mm W x 508mm L or 230mm W x 610mm L. The saddle stitcher has a stitching capability of 3mm (30 sheets of 80gsm), it has the option of up to four stitching heads, and has a max scoring thickness of 1mm. Building on Duplo’s iSaddle 5.0 solution, the iSaddle SENSHI is said to set a new benchmark by providing the quality of a saddle stitcher with the convenience of flat sheet. By Carys Evans Duplo launches iSaddle SENSHI The newly launched iSaddle SENSHI builds on Duplo’s iSaddle 5.0 solution Provider of print and imaging solutions, Ricoh, has unveiled the first compact-footprinted hybrid printer - the Flora X20 UV Hybrid. The new hybrid solution is part of a collaboration with Flora, a brand owned by Shenzhen Runtianzhi Digital Equipment. The Flora X20 has been made to give sign and display specialists greater flexibility and versatility in their output. Following last year’s partnership agreement with Flora this is the first compact-footprinted hybrid printer developed by the two brands which incorporates Ricoh printhead technology. The machine also includes ColorGATE RIP software and ICC profiles with the capability to run both rigid and flexible media of up to two metres wide and 5.1cm thick. “The X20 UV has been developed in response to market demand from sign and display specialists who are increasingly looking for flexible and versatile solutions for indoor and outdoor applications,” says Angelo Mandelli of Ricoh Graphic Communication’s Large Format & Flatbed EMEA Product Marketing Group. Features of the machine include the delivery of “day one” quality with three ink configurations - CMYK, CMYKWW, and CMYKWClear as well a dedicated ICC profile portal, Ricoh Colorbase. Ricoh unveils Flora X20 UV Hybrid Demonstrations of the Flora X20 can be arranged at Ricoh’s Customer Experience Centre in Telford DS Smith, an advocate and supplier of sustainable fibre-based packaging, has detailed its latest investment in a new 4-colour converting machine for its Eerbeek packaging plant in the Netherlands. The investment has been made in response to the growing demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic in exchange for fibre-based packaging solutions. The machine will produce the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) 0201 bespoke boxes for customers as well as alternative grades. Currently the machine is in start-up phase and equipped with an advanced automatic inline error detection system. The computer-controlled technology checks the quality of the printing and gluing and enhances the accuracy of the machinery. Philip Bautil, managing director of DS Smith Benelux, comments: “With this new investment we are continuing to meet our customers' supply chain challenges and respond to their requirements for growth. We are still seeing an increased demand for products that require sustainable plastic replacement and fibre-based solutions.” In 2020, DS Smith launched an initiative named Now & Next to set near and long-term sustainability targets. DS Smith invests in converting machine DS Smith’s purpose is: “Redefining Packaging for a Changing World” and the new machine is in response to demand for eco alternatives Humidity Solutions, the exclusive Vapac distributor in the UK, has announced the launch of the new Vapac Electrode Boiler. This solution incorporates advanced technology to minimise water and energy wastage and features a unique pulsed energy control system. According to Humidity Solutions, the Vapac Virtuoso VE is able to provide variable steam output from 8% up to 100% of full capacity, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost savings compared to previous models. For ease of use, the boiler features a user-friendly touchscreen display panel making it simple for engineers to operate and monitor with instant access to key performance information. An optional Room Distribution Unit is also available for models up to 9kg/hr for applications where air handling units or ducts are unavailable. This can be fixed directly to the humidifier or remotely mounted within a room. Founded in 2008, Humidity Solutions offers solutions for many individual and commercial applications. In addition to being the exclusive UK distributor of Vapac in the UK, the company is also the distributor of Neptronic in Canada, Cotes in Denmark, and HiDew in Italy. Vapac Electrode Boiler launches Humidity Solutions has announced the launch of the Vapac Electrode Boiler By David Osgar By David Osgar By Carys Evans
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