02.08.19
Uteco Converting S.p.A. signed an agreement with Kodak to purchase Kodak’s latest inkjet printing systems featuring ULTRASTREAM Technology.
Kodak’s proprietary ULTRASTREAM Continuous Inkjet Technology delivers 600x1800dpi with production speeds of up to 150mpm utilizing environmentally-friendly and economic water-based inks on both plastics and paper.
Uteco first introduced SAPPHIRE EVO Solutions in June 2018.
“Our customers are looking for sustainably advantaged hybrid digital production solutions to enable short run versioning with compelling economics," Uteco Group CEO Aldo Peretti said. "Utilizing the combination of traditional flexo and gravure, along with digital inkjet technologies, these solutions optimize film handling, priming, post-coating and drying to deliver the performance requirements for the packaging market.”
“The unique benefits offered by the SAPPHIRE EVO Solution will showcase how KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology is addressing the use of digital printing for flexible packaging solutions," added Randy Vandagriff, president Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division, Kodak. "As we look ahead to drupa 2020 and beyond, we are excited that Uteco will be including ULTRASTREAM Technology based solutions in its product portfolio to deliver even more flexible packaging options for both converters and brands. Uteco’s proactive approach to driving change in the package printing market reflects the requirement for unique solutions around the world.”
KODAK ULTRASTREAM Technology first debuted as a conceptual demonstration at drupa 2016 with development plans for availability to OEM partners in 2019.
Kodak’s proprietary ULTRASTREAM Continuous Inkjet Technology delivers 600x1800dpi with production speeds of up to 150mpm utilizing environmentally-friendly and economic water-based inks on both plastics and paper.
Uteco first introduced SAPPHIRE EVO Solutions in June 2018.
Uteco will be among the first equipment manufacturers to utilize KODAK ULTRASTREAM Technology to expand its high productivity digital press portfolio for flexible packaging in 2020.
“Our customers are looking for sustainably advantaged hybrid digital production solutions to enable short run versioning with compelling economics," Uteco Group CEO Aldo Peretti said. "Utilizing the combination of traditional flexo and gravure, along with digital inkjet technologies, these solutions optimize film handling, priming, post-coating and drying to deliver the performance requirements for the packaging market.”
“The unique benefits offered by the SAPPHIRE EVO Solution will showcase how KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology is addressing the use of digital printing for flexible packaging solutions," added Randy Vandagriff, president Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division, Kodak. "As we look ahead to drupa 2020 and beyond, we are excited that Uteco will be including ULTRASTREAM Technology based solutions in its product portfolio to deliver even more flexible packaging options for both converters and brands. Uteco’s proactive approach to driving change in the package printing market reflects the requirement for unique solutions around the world.”