Ink World staff12.11.20
Durst unveiled a raft of innovations as it continues its journey to become a complete solutions provider in line with its “Pixel to Output” strategy.
Central is the P5 350 High Speed printer – together with the Durst “Automat”, a new full automation system, enhanced Durst software, a full LED ink portfolio and partnerships.
Launched in a virtual event, “Firework of Innovations”, the P5 350 HS is the newest family member from the P5 technology platform with Durst Automat, the fully automated inline solution that makes production processes far more versatile and efficient for customers.
The new Durst P5 350 HS can print at over 600 sqm per hour, which is twice the speed of the Durst P5 350 standard model.
It can be configured with up to nine color channels including light colors and white, and varnish for special multilayer printing applications such as “Day&Night,” “In&Out,” and up to 12 layers hapt-printing.
The high versatility is maintained also in combination with Durst Automat, the new fully automated board feeding and stacking system, which can manage up to two lanes, also with different board sizes up to 3.5 m width (137.8 inch) and 2.2 m (86.6 inch) length and has a loading capacity of 90 cm (35.5 inch).
Installations of the Durst P5 350 HS – combined with Durst Automat – will start from the end of Q1 in 2021.
At the Firework of Innovations event, Durst also announced the introduction of the new POP Flexible LED Ink.
This has impressive color gamut, unmatched combination of flexibility, stackability and adhesion.
It is a best-in-class hybrid ink suitable for a wide variety of roll-to-roll and board media. Another future-proof ink that can be loaded into Durst’s full portfolio of LED printers.
“The launch of our latest family Durst P5 member, the P5 350 HS, is an important statement of our firm commitment to continue to be at the forefront of innovation in the large format market," said Christian Harder, Durst Group’s global sales director, Graphics Segment. "It’s among a raft of innovations that we have unveiled to the market as part of our Pixel to Output strategy. Customers are demanding all-in-one solutions, which we provide as we move towards becoming a complete solution provider. In an integrated world, printers need to change as well. And we’ll help them on that journey through hardware, software, inks and collaborations.”
“I am confident that in 2021 the economy will recover and, in some fields, be even stronger than before," added Christoph Gamper, Durst Group CEO and co-owner. "So we will continue what we do best: Innovating with passion. In 2019, we launched the P5 platform and we now have more than 100 systems around the globe.”