Kodak Unveils Innovations for Inkjet and Offset at drupa 2024

Kodak unveiled a range of new and solutions for digital and traditional print production at drupa 2024. With the products and solutions showcased, Kodak enables printers to take their productivity, sustainability and profitability to a higher level.

Kodak highlights these innovations and enhanced solutions:
• The new KODAK OPTIMAX Pre-coater enables efficient inline or offline application of primer to substrates for production inkjet printing. Optimized for use with KODAK OPTIMAX Primers, the OPTIMAX Pre-coater is demonstrated inline with the groundbreaking KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press at Kodak’s booth. The OPTIMAX Pre-coater enables inkjet printing on virtually any paper and helps printers shift more jobs from offset to inkjet.
• From the portfolio of the new KODAK Finishing Solutions, developed and manufactured by Kodak, the PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press will be featured inline with roll-to-roll and roll-to-fold solutions. A full-color flyer is folded and trimmed inline. Additionally, posters are cut from printed rolls and stacked in a nearline application.
• The new KODAK PROSPER Print Bar, which incorporates KODAK PROSPER Plus or PROSPER S-Series Imprinting Systems, brings superior flexibility and color-to-color registration accuracy to inline or nearline hybrid printing.
• The KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press, powered by KODAK ULTRASTREAM Continuous Inkjet Technology, prints various high-quality applications live every day during drupa. Using KODACHROME Inks, the press is demonstrated at full production speeds of up to 152 mpm (500 fpm). The PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press is unique in its ability to print its highest resolution at full speed – even for high-ink coverage applications requiring glossy paper.
• The new KODAK SONORA Ultra Process Free Plate is the pinnacle of process free technology, breaking new ground in image contrast (up to 9x stronger than competitors), white light exposure tolerance (5x better) and plate image stability up to 6 weeks when stored in the dark. Today, more than 6,000 customers around the world are using Kodak process free plates.
• The new KODAK MAGNUS Q3600 Titan Platesetter is the most versatile CTP system on the market. It offers enhanced automation, productivity, and reliability for 4-up, 8-up, and VLF (max. 1,600 x 2,083 mm) plate imaging.
• The browser-based KODAK PRINERGY Access 2.0 content management SaaS solution includes new proprietary Intelligent Layout technology which dynamically imposes files accurately and efficiently for any production line.
• In today’s “and” era of print, software is the key to the seamless and successful integration of any offset and digital printing technologies. The KODAK PRINERGY Platform provides a single, integrated and future-proof workflow solution that consolidates production across digital and analog printing processes. The PRINERGY Platform is compatible with virtually all third-party software and equipment and connects with the broadest range of digital presses. Kodak will also demonstrate KODAK PRINERGY Business Solutions.

“Today, at drupa 2024, we are unveiling a range of innovative products that demonstrate Kodak’s commitment to investing in innovation across our complete portfolio of traditional and digital solutions. Kodak’s understanding of the entire print shop allows us to provide printers with the cutting-edge, highly automated solutions they need for their current and future business needs from a single source,” said Jim Continenza, executive chairman and CEO, Kodak. “Our One Kodak approach ensures we provide printers with customized inkjet, offset and workflow solutions that help them meet the evolving needs of their customers and succeed in the markets they serve.”