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Roland DG has two new launches R
oland DG proudly introduces the MO-240, the latest addition to
the VersaOBJECT series, designed to elevate direct printing on three-dimensional objects with unprecedented productivity. Tony Miller, president of Roland DG’s global sales and marketing division, highlighted the advancements, stating, “The MO-240 is Roland DG’s newest benchtop UV Flatbed, achieving beautiful, high-definition output with increased productivity through innovative technologies.” “Our VersaOBJECT series has been meeting the needs for small lot, high- mix production in manufacturing and services with its high definition and beautiful printing. In recent years, new services such as customisation and personalisation have been attracting attention in various fields based on the diversifying and individualised consumer needs, and the MO-240 with its advanced productivity will bring a high
level of competitiveness to customers in these businesses. We will continue to develop and provide attractive solutions to contribute to our customers’ creativity and business expansion.”
The MO-240 achieves productivity of 2.07m2/h in standard mode, featuring newly developed large print heads in a staggered layout, a potent UV-LED lamp, and cutting-edge dot control technology for optimised high-speed output. Notably, productivity for simultaneous white printing has doubled compared to previous models, ensuring shorter curing times for precise reproduction of intricate details, fine text, and subtle gradations.
Using Roland DG EUV5 inks, including Orange, Red, White, and Gloss in addition to CMYK, the colour gamut
Inspire CNC Manufacturing boosts production with double ColorJet Verve Mini purchase from QPS
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inckley-based Inspire CNC Manufacturing has revealed how its purchase of two new ColorJet Verve Mini LED UV printers from Quality Print Services (QPS) has allowed it to increase its output and take on more work.
Family-run Inspire CNC offers a range of services but specialises in novelty vintage street signs for both the trade and public. Inspire CNC already has in place CNC routers, laser cutters and framing equipment but recently made the move into UV printing to expand its offering.
The company initially purchased a small machine to test the waters in this market, with QPS supplying the inks for the device. However, Inspire CNC soon found the size of the printer restricted it in terms of the type of applications it could produce. After speaking with QPS Director
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is expanded by approximately 20% compared to CMYK printing, resulting in superior colour reproduction and accuracy. Gloss ink produces premium gloss or matte finishes and realistic textures, including 3D embossed effects. Moreover, the MO-240, through its use of EUV5 inks, accommodates various materials, from soft to hard, covering plastic, paper, leather, wood, and even glass and metal with the use of primer ink.
The printer’s capabilities span a printing area of 610 mm x 458 mm (24”x18”), accommodating three-dimensional objects up to 204 mm (8”) thick. Additionally, with the optional rotary axis unit, cylindrical objects such as bottles from 10 mm (0.39”) to 121 mm (4.76”) in diameter can be printed upon. The MO-240 features a 7-inch full- colour touch panel for intuitive operation, an automatic cleaning function to maintain print quality, and includes VersaWorks 6 professional RIP software for precision and high-speed processing of various file formats.
New digital embellishment machine
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Chris Bailey, Inspire CNC was recommended the ColorJet Verve Mini. The machine was new to the UK market at the time and, according to Inspire CNC Director Andrew Whotton, offered an ideal and cost-effective solution. Inspire CNC opted to purchase two ColorJet Verve Mini LED UV printers, with both machines being installed at its Hinckley facility in July this year.
eading printhead technology provider Xaar and Chinese packaging and label printing machine specialist, Guangzhou Haotian Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd (Haotian), announced their strategic collaboration at Labelexpo Asia 2023, with the launch of the HTP-220/330 digital label embellishment machine. Visitors to the exhibition in Shanghai, saw Haotian’s new machine address the growing demand for embellishments in label manufacture. Incorporating Xaar’s 2002 printheads the HTP-220/330 seamlessly handles graphics, foil and embossing in a single process, setting a new standard for user-friendly label printing technology.
Xaar’s innovative technologies such as High Laydown, Sure Flow self-cleaning, and TF Technology ink recirculation made the Xaar 2002 the ideal printhead for Haotian, boosting the HTP-220/330’s efficiency.
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