Comexi to Show Flexible Packaging Innovations at drupa

Comexi will be showcasing its latest and most ambitious innovations for the new generation of the industry at the next edition of the Drupa fair, from May 31-June 10. The group will present in its booth Hall10/B20 the most increased automation for the impression process with its new flexographic press F1 and the new Offset CI8. The company will also reveal Comexi Cloud, a unique tool for the smart factories.

The new flexo F1 printer will be the most visible example in the commitment for automation. With the new machine, Comexi increased the process of automation printing by integrating a robot into the printing process.

The new F1 is specially designed for the large format market, broadband and long runs, which could be the market in North America. In addition, David Centelles, marketing director and technology center Comexi, highlighted that “the automation allows a huge time reduction when switching work gears, which is very important because it means that it can increase the production more than a 20%. It also allows to print custom work by a 30% more, thanks to its high efficiency. This solution is essential because its relative to the current market trends: cost efficiency, customized production and safety.”

Following the 2012 drupa fair, where it showcased its revolutionary printing press solution with a central drum, this year it will reveal its new automation system for its well-known CI8 Offset printing press, in front of the world audience.

The Comexi Offset CI8 responds to the main challenges that faces the flexible packaging printing sector: reducing environmental impact, increasing energy efficiency, high print quality and production flexibility to the time to market.

Comexi, as a world supplier with three printing press lines, will also present at drupa fair a new body printer for rotogravure printing presses, which will enable top quality tasks. The R2 printing press is the latest new Comexi addition to the rotogravure sector, and includes leading edge technology in terms of machine control or in direct driving systems to increase efficiency, as well as Simotion by Siemens which increases energy savings regarding machine consumption.

Comexi will also show its commitment to strengthening ties with its clients and supporting their company development, by presenting an innovative production control tool that will help them improve plant efficiency. The new application also shows Comexi’s commitment to driving technology and spearheading the implementation of smart factories, known as industry 4.0.

Comexi Cloud is the fastest and easiest way to analyze production. Factories can see and understand their data and process the consistent data to facilitate optimal decision-making.Comexi Cloud brings information in real time and allows improving productivity, better process reliability, time reduction of waste, controls production’s time frame and execution and ensures traceability.

At drupa, Comexi will also be exhibiting at the HP stand, with its L20000, the water-based laminating machine specially designed to complement the digital HP printer Indigo 20000. From the HP stand they will run demos with the new machine, which is aimed at providing a response to manufacturer demand for work being available within 24 hours. This is achieved thanks to the fast and intuitive way the machine starts up, and how quickly the water-based adhesives dry.