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across materials such as acrylic, wood, textiles and engraving on glass and slate. The systems demonstrated smooth, high-speed engraving, intuitive software control, and reliable motion systems designed for consistent, repeatable results. Equally popular was the Fibre Laser Engraver, which drew
attention from customers working with metals and coated materials. Live demonstrations featured an incredibly fast engraving pass on coated aluminium, so quick it truly had to be seen to be believed. Visitors also watched a deeper engraving process, designed to showcase the system’s capability to create sharp, permanent marks on metals including stainless steel, aluminium and brass with exceptional clarity and consistency. Throughout the show, conversations consistently returned to the same theme: Buyers want more than just a machine. They want reassurance that expert help is available when they need it. HPC’s team spent time explaining their UK-based technical support, comprehensive installation process and structured training programmes designed to ensure customers feel confident from day one.
Vivid Laminating Technologies As true Sign & Digital UK feature, Vivid Laminating Technologies wowed visitors with its sheer array of machinery of display. Vivid’s impressive display, showcased the Veloblade Volta,
Velotaper, Veloton, VeloBlade Nexus, Easymount Hybrid, Easymount and Matrix, which are all designed to help business work smarter, faster and more efficiently with higher margin. Vivid had live demonstrations and highlighting the speed, precision and versatility of its VeloBlade and Easymount systems. Whether you were attending or wanting to, Vivid’s display
showcased a curated array of machinery that is designed to help streamline production, improve quality and allow sign makers the latest systems in sign making technology.
including: CNC fibre laser cutting, CO2 laser cutting and CO2 laser engraving. Having been a supplier of industrial Fibre Laser Cutters, Fibre Laser Welding Machines and CO2 laser cutting and engraving machines for many years, Boxford’s in-depth knowledge of both Fibre and CO2 laser technologies makes it the go-to supplier for a new machine.
Boxford shocased a variety of laser technology at this year’s show
But that wasn’t all… Bordering SDUK, in the P&P LIVE! side were machinery titans, including Roland DG, InkTec and Hybrid Services. They understood the possibilities co-locating provided and offered audiences of both shows a preview into what these brands had to offer for the sign industry.
Roland DG Roland DG also offered visitors to the show an array of the VersaSTUDIO series, including the compact user-friendly BD-12 and BD-8 desktop UV flatbeds, BN2 Series Eco-Sol printer/cutter, MPX-90S metal printer and the popular VersaOBJECT MO-180, along with an industry favourite, the TrueVIS VG3-540 Eco-Solvent printer cutter.
InkTec InkTec invited visitors to the show to discover a fresh perspective to signage by including the compact UV 6090 flatbed printer to its line-up for the show. With top speeds of 7.52m/h with 720*1800DPI 6-Pass and can work with various media sizes up to 600x900mm. It is great addition for those producing high quality signage and customised products.
Vivid displayed the award-winning technologies at this year’s Sign & Digital UK
Boxford With more than 25 years’ experience, Boxford showcased the latest innovations in laser technology, including the Gweike M Series 6-in-1 Fibre and CO2 Laser, capable of cutting, engraving, cleaning and laser welding. The Gweike M Series is the ultimate laser system, which offered visitors six powerful operations in one compact machine,
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Hybrid Services Hybrid Services offered SDUK visitors its Mimaki CJV200-75, the printer/cutter is Mimaki’s entry-level signage machinery. The printer offers top speeds of up to 22m sq/hr and productions speeds of up to 17m sq/hr, along with 1200dpi print resolution. And along with a choice of Mimaki’s new Sustainable
Solvent SS22, or Budget Solvent BS4 ink for the most cost-conscious operations, the Mimaki CJV200 offers new levels of efficiency, ease of use and productivity.
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