Xeikon will exhibit at the "Fespa Global Print Expo 2023" held in Germany, showcasing its wide-ranging versatility and advanced flexibility in digital printing technology, along with new innovative concepts developed in collaboration with clients.

Flint Group announced the appointment of Robert Welford as the president of its digital division, Xeikon. Welford has been promoted from his current position as vice president of research and development, and he will take on the role of leading Xeikon to the next stage of success while further pursuing the latest innovations in digital printing for customers around the world.

Over the past 20 years, digital technology has redefined the book printing market by providing solutions that enable profitable on-demand printing of small to medium runs. The Xeikon SIRIUS dry toner technology, introduced in 2020, is equipped in the Xeikon SX30000 and SX20000 duplex full-color printers. Printing companies around the world are benefiting from this groundbreaking innovation that enables high-quality print production, successfully gaining a larger share in this growing sector.

Rudolf Koehler Etiketten GmbH (www.koehler-etiketten.com) introduced the Xeikon CX300 digital printing system primarily to reduce production capacity gaps and further decrease lead times. The new system was installed in June 2022 to complement the Xeikon CX3, which has delivered excellent results over the past six years. "Over the past three years, especially during the pandemic, the supply chain in the packaging industry collapsed, and there was a significant increase in demand for labels as an alternative medium, which made the need for expansion very clear," explained Michael Markus, CEO of Koehler Etiketten. For more details, please download and read the related materials below.

The Panther technology from Xeikon, released in 2017, is the most cost-effective technology tailored to specific end-use markets, focusing on labels for chemical products, durable goods, cosmetics, and premium beers, based on UV inkjet. This technology allows all these applications to benefit from resistance to scratches, abrasion, friction, and a glossy tactile feel. UV inks can meet all these demands. Xeikon has announced the PantherCure LED series, a new ink family for Panther technology. PantherCure LED inks are equipped with new waveforms, software, and optimized screening. These provide many advantages, as listed below. For more details, please download and read the related materials below.

A hybrid printing machine can be defined as a label printing machine that connects two or more printing processes (digital and conventional) and finishing units (varnishing, spot color printing, slitting, die-cutting, and various decorative techniques) inline. Hybrid solutions provide benefits to label printing companies and converters in medium to long-run printing when the variations in converting are limited (die-cutting, slitting) and/or when there is a need to add features produced by traditional methods such as spot varnish or cold foil. For more details, please download and read the related materials below.

By investing in upgrades to printing machines, finishing lines, and new CM software, we are able to deliver the highest quality labels in shorter lead times! Etilab Sp. z o.o., which specializes in digital printing centered around the Xeikon 3300 label printing machine, produces labels with advanced processing. Due to a rapid increase in production volume and the need to expand the capacity of their Żory production facility, the company recently took advantage of an option to double the printing speed of the Xeikon 3030. At the same time, a new advanced finishing line, the DC350, was installed, significantly increasing Etilab's capacity to produce highly decorated digital labels. Founded in 2003, Etilab has made substantial investments over the years in organization, production facilities, and technological innovation, providing top-class self-adhesive labels to a wide range of customers, from small local businesses in the construction industry, FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods), and cosmetics sectors in Poland and Germany to global corporations. For more details, please download and read the related materials below.

Xeikon has announced a new series of Xeikon LCU (Label Converting Unit) to further promote complete digitization. This has been specially developed and designed for the converting industry responsible for the production and manufacturing of high-end labels. To advance to next-generation technology, Xeikon's Label Converting Units (LCU) are designed with a modular, scalable architecture for greater flexibility, cloud connectivity, and full integration. Two models are available: the Xeikon LCU350, which adopts a new modular platform to enhance flexibility and scalability to support business growth, and the Xeikon LCU33, which is the entry-level basic version. This new LCU series has already been installed at Xeikon's Global Innovation Center and is available for demonstrations.

Kartonplus has introduced the Xeikon 3500REX digital printing machine as a key component of its new production system. This carton manufacturing company, based in Enschede, Netherlands, was established as a subsidiary of Labelplus, a leading label printing company in the region. Kartonplus began full-scale operations in March 2021.

Xeikon has announced its commitment to a new area of innovation as the next strategic step. Xeikon's vision has always been to provide printing and converting companies with a clear and actionable pathway to digital transformation. With its comprehensive portfolio and numerous innovative digital printing solutions, Xeikon is now ready to move to the next stage. Printing and converting companies are seeking solutions that enable business growth by offering high-quality and creative products to meet the ever-evolving demands of today's consumers. The rise of online ordering has increased the need for automation, high-quality color control, and improved production speed. With its extensive and innovative range of digital products, deep knowledge of digital technologies, and long-standing partnerships with companies advancing their digital transition, Xeikon is positioned as the most trusted advisor for companies aiming to safeguard the future of print production and manufacturing operations.

Quality, Flexibility, and Predictability in Commercial Printing Elizabeth Gooding / Alexandra Packer, Co-authors Inkjet printers and toner printers often have a complementary relationship, and there is no single technology that is best for all applications. Inkjet Insight and Xeikon are offering this decision guide for free. This document is a Japanese translation of the original English text "Quality, Flexibility and Predictability in Graphic Arts Printing." You can view the original text here: https://go.xeikon.com/wp-flexibility