Press release submitted on behalf of Duplo USA.

Duplo USA Corporation, Santa Ana, California, the leading provider of innovative print finishing solutions, will be exhibiting in booth #C1961 at PRINTING United in Las Vegas its growing portfolio of automated print embellishment, packaging, and finishing equipment. These solutions offer print providers endless opportunities to improve their business through high-quality enhancements and cost-efficient processes.

EMBELLISHMENT AND DIE CUTTING SOLUTIONS
The DDC-8000 B2 Raised Spot UV Coater combined with the DSM-1000 B2 Platen Die Cutter are a powerhouse duo for creating stunning embellishments and new opportunities in short-run packaging. Visit the booth for a workflow demonstration to see them in action.

DuSense DDC-8000 B2 Raised Spot UV Coater
With its increased production flexibility, the DDC-8000 handles maximum press sheets of 23” x 42” up to 600 gsm. The option to add cold foil in-line opens up possibilities for eye-catching finishes. Holographic, metallic, and matte foils can be applied without lamination. Polymers are compatible with output produced by B2 devices as well as offset and digital presses.

DSM-1000 B2 Platen Die Cutter
The DSM-1000 brings automated precision and intuitive technology to packaging applications. Custom-made steel rule dies perform through cutting, creasing, perforating, and kiss cutting on press sheets up to 20.8” x 29.5” up to 600 gsm. Its crease quality and foldability are exceptional, with and without lamination.

DuSense DDC-810 Pro Raised Spot UV Coater
The DDC-810 Pro produces premium packaging, business cards, and marketing campaigns on demand. The new and improved model offers a faster speed, an enhanced interface, and the ability to apply a minimum of 15 microns – giving printers more control to tailor their jobs on sheets up to 14.33” x 29.52”.

DFL-700 Foil/Laminator
The DFL-700 adds value to digitally-printed output on a budget. Ideal for short runs, the DFL-700 can be used to apply toner or polymer-based foil as well as single-sided lamination. Also on display will be the DFL-500 Foil/Laminator.

UD-310 Rotary Die Cutter
With the use of a magnetic cylinder and flexible dies, the UD-310 delivers high-speed shape cutting of paper, laminates, adhesives, and synthetic stocks at speeds up to 4,000 sheets per hour.

DocuCutter DPC-600 PKG Digital Die Cutter
Ideal for short runs and sample production, the DPC-600 PKG skips the physical dies and utilizes a number of tools to process thicker substrates such as corrugated, chip, and foam boards up to 6 mm and up to 23” x 29.5” in size.

DocuCutter DPC-400 Digital Die Cutter with Roll Fed Module
The DPC-400 also utilizes a tooling head to cut intricate shapes, kiss cut stickers, and score fold lines on paper, laminates, and adhesive stocks. The DPC-400 will be showcased processing vinyl stickers from roll-to-sheet.

FINISHING AND BINDING SOLUTIONS
DC-746 B2 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser
The DC-746 B2 processes larger formats with the capability to turnaround multiple-up jobs with better accuracy and efficiency. Turn flat sheets with oversized applications into finished pieces that are slit, cut, creased, scored, and perforated in a single pass.
DC-648 and DC-618 Slitter/Cutter/Creasers with DC In-line Folder
The versatile DC-648 and DC-618 streamline multiple processes for print jobs in smaller formats. Both solutions will also be on display in-line with the DC Folder, an integration that allows print providers to remove the bottleneck in their finishing and eliminates the need to fold jobs separately.

CP375 DUO Creaser/Perforator and CF375 Creaser/Folder
The CP375 DUO eliminates unattractive fold lines up to 6,000 sheets per hour. The cross-perforating tool can be used for tear-off jobs and can be combined with the stop perforating tool to create cross perforations. The high speed CF375 Creaser/Folder will be on the floor too.

iSaddle 5.0
The iSaddle 5.0 combines intelligent feeding and collating with high performance scoring, plough folding, and stitching. No need to fold signatures separately. Unlock the capability to produce a broad range of applications including stepped, letter landscape and long cover booklets on demand.

700i Pro Duetto Booklet System
The DBM-700 Bookletmaker offers a range of new features, including a 50-sheet capability, square spine finishing, and the ability to produce 4-stitch applications using 2 stitch heads. See it in action in a Duetto configuration with the DSF-6000 Sheet Feeder and DSC-10/60i Air Suction Collator.

DB-290 Perfect Binder
The single-clamp DB-290 binds book blocks with soft covers up to 360 cycles per hour. It applies hot-melt EVA glue to the spine and sides, and can also perform tape binding and padding. Demonstrations will show books bound on the DB-290 then trimmed on the HC-680i Hydraulic Cutter.

Also on exhibit will be the DF-1300L Folder, CC-229 Card Cutter, UP-240 Paper Bander, and UJ-600AS Air Jogger along with some technology demonstrations.

For ongoing updates before, during and after the show, follow @duplousa on LinkedIn. For more information, visit www.duplousa.com.

 

Press release submitted on behalf of Nobelus.

Nobelus, Knoxville, Tennessee, a leading supplier of thermal laminates and thermal laminating equipment, is taking a unique approach for Printing United 2024 with a strong focus on industry partnerships and comprehensive finishing solutions. A long-time finishing solutions leader in the print and packaging space, Nobelus will be featuring a robust portfolio of laminate finishes and equipment in the company booth.

Nobelus will feature a range of finishing solutions for several markets in Booth C2545. The Amiga 52 Emboss combines the reliable engineering of Komfi with a specialized embossing roller to produce laminated digital photos that emulate the look and feel of conventional silver halide prints. Two double-side laminating systems will also be featured in the booth: the Amiga 52 Double and the GMP Podmaster-IDH 54 Quatro. The Amiga 52 Double will be used to demonstrate Sleeking®, a premium digital foiling method for variable-data applications, as well as two specialty tactile finishes: rugged FineGrit™ Laminate and soft-touch Karess® Laminate. The Podmaster-IDH 54 Quatro is a heavy-duty laminator that will process thick PET laminates on double-sided applications, including prints laminated with Rainbow Holografik™ Laminate and the scratch-resistant ScuffProof® Laminate.

A key partnership for Nobelus is Rollem in Booth C1461, which will feature Nobelus products on their finishing equipment. The Rollem booth will be showcasing a die-cutting machine capable of creating a wide variety of applications, including post cards, folding cartons, and punch cards laminated with gloss and matte OPP from Nobelus. With representation for both lamination and embellishments, this partnership represents the ways suppliers can collaborate to bring holistic solutions to print service providers. Nobelus is encouraging attendees to visit both booths in order to see how each solution works in conjunction to meet the needs of customers.

Nobelus is committed to enhancing people, partners, and the world’s brands. We distribute the highest quality laminating systems, equipment solutions, and specialty laminating films across the print, publishing, photo, packaging, and label markets. Backed by industry-leading service and support, Nobelus solutions are driven by continuous innovation and ingenuity. More information is available at nobelus.com.

 

 

Press release submitted on behalf of Sun Chemical.

Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, will showcase its comprehensive portfolio
for wide format print applications at this year’s PRINTING United Expo (September 10-12) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Embracing the theme ‘Experience. Transformation,’ Sun Chemical will present pioneering digital solutions designed to elevate business innovation across the industry. Visitors of booth #C3031 can explore the multitude of Sun Chemical’s products and services designed to transform printing capabilities, including offerings for direct-to-film, wide and super wide format, digital printing and more.

“We are thrilled to showcase our solutions at this year’s PRINTING United Expo,” said Christine Medordi, Sales Manager – North America, Sun Chemical. “A premier exhibition for North America’s printing industry, this show gives us an opportunity to display how our printing technologies meet current market demands and offers us a chance to engage with both new and existing customers. We look forward to demonstrating how our products can drive transformative outcomes for their businesses.”

Direct-to-Film Innovations
Key among the products on display will be Xennia Jade, Sun Chemical’s groundbreaking pigment ink solution optimized for the direct-to-film (DTF) market. Tailored to meet rising demands while overcoming traditional challenges, Xennia Jade assures superior quality, stability and reliability, paving the way for a seamless production environment.

Advancements in Wide Format Printing
Sun Chemical will also shine the spotlight on its Streamline series, an ensemble of inkjet inks developed for wide format printers, featuring low-odor chemistry and boasting GREENGUARD Gold certification.

Complementing this range are the Streamline TVL 2 and TEL2 ink series, available in 500ml pouches and engineered to support eco-solvent inkjet printers, notably Roland’s TrueVis SG2 and VG2, with new orange and green inks enhancing the color palette.
Expanding Capabilities in Super Wide Format Printing
To cater to the industrial 3.2m-solvent inkjet presses market, Sun Chemical will present tailored Streamline ink solutions compatible with an array of printheads, including Konica Minolta, Spectra Starfire and Epson i3200, with the Streamline SGR series for Ricoh Gen 5 printheads marking the latest innovation.

Aqueous Inks for Digital Printing
Sun Chemical’s commitment extends to super wide format printing with the Streamline aqueous ink technology. The Streamline APY and Streamline APR series, tailored for Kyocera and Ricoh Gen 5 printheads respectively, exemplify high-color strength, efficient drying and significant ink consumption reduction.

Solutions for Digital Textile Printing
Sun Chemical will also introduce a variety of digital inks for textile decoration, encompassing sign and display, sportswear, fashion and home textiles with inks suitable for a full range of digital printer and printhead models. Highlights include the market-leading sublimation inks ElvaJet Opal SB and ElvaJet Topaz SC, alongside new pigment solution Xennia Sapphire, which provides exceptional color and application performance.

Degassing Modules for Digital Presses
The showcase will feature SEPAREL® for inkjet applications, a significant advancement in degassing technology developed by DIC Corporation. These modules facilitate optimal ink performance by ensuring minimal pressure loss and compact size.

Additional Innovative Solutions
Sun Chemical will display an array of additional printing solutions including edible inks for direct food printing which enable customization and enhanced consumer experience. SunJet, the global inkjet brand of Sun Chemical and DIC, will exhibit its latest inkjet chemistry advancements.

Compatible with a range of applications, SunTronic® ECLIPSE technologies offer customized solutions for conductive inks, resists, dielectrics and insulators that are compatible with a range of applications.

Sun Chemical’s SunEvo digital coatings, ranging from specific primers for a variety of substrates and printing applications to overprint varnishes, adhesion promoters and lamination adhesives, are all optimized for use in combination with digital inks.

To learn more about Sun Chemical’s solutions on display at PRINTING United Expo, visit
www.sunchemical.com/digital or stop by at booth #C3031 during the event.

About Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Press release submitted on behalf of Thermotype.

Thermotype, Nokomis, Florida, has introduced the RDC-Flex sheet fed rotary die cutter. This machine has earned a reputation for productivity and reliability, in printing plants around the world. The RDC-Flex has been specifically designed for digital printing plants that require high quality output, automated stripping and very fast format changeover. RDC-Flex features include; 14.33” x 20.5” maximum sheet size, high capacity suction feeder, quick change waste stripping assemblies, touch screen computer control and delivery conveyor.

For additional RDC-Flex info and video clips visit www.thermotype.com, or e-mail us at sales@thermotype.com.

 

 

Press release submitted on behalf of Duplo USA Corporation.

Duplo USA Corporation, Santa Ana, California, a provider of innovative print finishing solutions, will be exhibiting in booth #C1961 at PRINTING United in Las Vegas its growing portfolio of automated print embellishment, packaging, and finishing equipment. These solutions offer print providers endless opportunities to improve their business through high-quality enhancements and cost-efficient processes.

Embellishment and Die Cutting Solutions
The DDC-8000 B2 Raised Spot UV Coater combined with the DSM-1000 B2 Platen Die Cutter are a powerhouse duo for creating stunning embellishments and new opportunities in short-run packaging. Visit the booth for a workflow demonstration to see them in action.

 DuSense DDC-8000 B2 Raised Spot UV Coater
With its increased production flexibility, the DDC-8000 handles maximum press sheets of 23” x 42” up to 600 gsm. The option to add cold foil in-line opens up possibilities for eye-catching finishes. Holographic, metallic, and matte foils can be applied without lamination. Polymers are compatible with output produced by B2 devices as well as offset and digital presses.

DSM-1000 B2 Platen Die Cutter
The DSM-1000 brings automated precision and intuitive technology to packaging applications. Custom-made steel rule dies perform through cutting, creasing, perforating, and kiss cutting on press sheets up to 20.8” x 29.5” up to 600 gsm. Its crease quality and foldability are exceptional, with and without lamination.

DuSense DDC-810 Pro Raised Spot UV Coater
The DDC-810 Pro produces premium packaging, business cards, and marketing campaigns on demand. The new and improved model offers a faster speed, an enhanced interface, and the ability to apply a minimum of 15 microns – giving printers more control to tailor their jobs on sheets up to 14.33” x 29.52”.

DFL-700 Foil/Laminator
The DFL-700 adds value to digitally-printed output on a budget. Ideal for short runs, the DFL-700 can be used to apply toner or polymer-based foil as well as single-sided lamination. Also on display will be the DFL-500 Foil/Laminator.

 UD-310 Rotary Die Cutter
With the use of a magnetic cylinder and flexible dies, the UD-310 delivers high-speed shape cutting of paper, laminates, adhesives, and synthetic stocks at speeds up to 4,000 sheets per hour.

DocuCutter DPC-600 PKG Digital Die Cutter
Ideal for short runs and sample production, the DPC-600 PKG skips the physical dies and utilizes a number of tools to process thicker substrates such as corrugated, chip, and foam boards up to 6 mm and up to 23” x 29.5” in size.

DocuCutter DPC-400 Digital Die Cutter with Roll Fed Module
The DPC-400 also utilizes a tooling head to cut intricate shapes, kiss cut stickers, and score fold lines on paper, laminates, and adhesive stocks. The DPC-400 will be showcased processing vinyl stickers from roll-to-sheet.

Finishing and Binding Solutions

DC-746 B2 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser
The DC-746 B2 processes larger formats with the capability to turnaround multiple-up jobs with better accuracy and efficiency. Turn flat sheets with oversized applications into finished pieces that are slit, cut, creased, scored, and perforated in a single pass.

DC-648 and DC-618 Slitter/Cutter/Creasers with DC In-line Folder
The versatile DC-648 and DC-618 streamline multiple processes for print jobs in smaller formats. Both solutions will also be on display in-line with the DC Folder, an integration that allows print providers to remove the bottleneck in their finishing and eliminates the need to fold jobs separately.

 CP375 DUO Creaser/Perforator and CF375 Creaser/Folder
The CP375 DUO eliminates unattractive fold lines up to 6,000 sheets per hour. The cross-perforating tool can be used for tear-off jobs and can be combined with the stop perforating tool to create cross perforations. The high speed CF375 Creaser/Folder will be on the floor too.

iSaddle 5.0
The iSaddle 5.0 combines intelligent feeding and collating with high performance scoring, plough folding, and stitching. No need to fold signatures separately. Unlock the capability to produce a broad range of applications including stepped, letter landscape and long cover booklets on demand.

700i Pro Duetto Booklet System
The DBM-700 Bookletmaker offers a range of new features, including a 50-sheet capability, square spine finishing, and the ability to produce 4-stitch applications using 2 stitch heads. See it in action in a Duetto configuration with the DSF-6000 Sheet Feeder and DSC-10/60i Air Suction Collator.

DB-290 Perfect Binder
The single-clamp DB-290 binds book blocks with soft covers up to 360 cycles per hour. It applies hot-melt EVA glue to the spine and sides, and can also perform tape binding and padding. Demonstrations will show books bound on the DB-290 then trimmed on the HC-680i Hydraulic Cutter.

Also on exhibit will be the DF-1300L Folder, CC-229 Card Cutter, UP-240 Paper Bander, and UJ-600AS Air Jogger along with some technology demonstrations.