MPS to Demonstrate EF SYMJET Hybrid at Labelexpo Americas

GREEN BAY, WI—At this year’s Labelexpo Americas, MPS Systems North America will demonstrate the EF SYMJET digital/flexo hybrid solution on MPS booth 911.

The EF SYMJET hybrid press combines the stability of the existing MPS EF flexo platform with the Domino N610i inkjet engine, allowing converters to combine flexo and digital printing as well as converting, all in one pass.

With 13 colors (6-color flexo, 7-color inkjet), the EF SYMJET will feature a unique operator-controlled demonstration by MPS Hybrid Printing Specialist Hans Poortinga, who will simultaneously operate and present features of the solution, to show how simple it is to operate.

Plate roller technology for the flexo units, developed specially for the North American market, will also be a feature of this hybrid press.

Hans Poortinga commented: “The biggest advantage of hybrid printing, besides the lower turnaround time, is the opportunity to combine flexo and digital colors, converting and finishing—all in one pass. A hybrid press gives you the opportunity to print a complete label, all inline, bringing numerous key benefits: lower operator costs, less waste, increased logistical efficiencies and more.”

As customer demands are for shorter runs with greater variation, the new hybrid MPS EF SYMJET provides an alternative option that is both flexible and affordable, according to MPS. The established flexo press and digital system can be combined and used integrated inline or separately to work offline.

Designed for multilayered label and flexible packaging printing (from thin unsupported film to thick carton board), the press offers all possible inline converting options, including multilayer label production, die cutting, lamination and varnishing.

“The EF SYMJET hybrid flexo inkjet solution makes the impossible, possible—it provides converters with a range of new print potential and combines the best of conventional and digital technology, as well as operator focus that MPS is known for,” commented Eric Hoendervangers, global sales & marketing director at MPS.

See a demonstration of the EF SYMJET on the MPS booth (Hall A, stand 911) and also watch the EF 430 fully automated flexo press running shrink sleeve production in the North American debut of Automation Arena (Hall F).