SwissQprint recently presented an automation option designed to maintain high productivity in flatbed printing by relieving operators of unloading tasks.
‘More and more customers are looking to automate their printing processes while preserving flexibility,’ explained Carmen Eicher, Chief of Sales and Marketing Officer at swissQprint. The company has responded to such requests with its initial presentation of an unloading option. The new automation module removes processed media up to 3.2 x 2 metres from the flatbed printer’s table, the idea being to ease the burden of handling large runs efficiently. Loading continues to be done by hand.
SwissQprint gathered initial customer feedback as part of the development process. ‘Drupa is now the perfect opportunity to show the conceptual study and collect broad-based feedback that will go into final development,’ said Eicher. The finished product should be available in 2025.
The company emphasised that the new unloading option preserves printer versatility and accessibility. Special applications, short runs and roll jobs are doable as before because the unloading option undocks from the printer any time.
The unloading option complements a round-up of developments being shown by swissQprint in live demonstrations at drupa. First and foremost is Kudu, the high-end flatbed printer featuring top performance at an exceptional quality level. This is the model used to present the unloading option. Also on the stand is Karibu 2, which is highly efficient and versatile thanks to unique features, and lastly Nyala, the swissQprint flagship that for the past nine years has been Europe’s best-selling flatbed printer in its class.
SwissQprint is also inspiring visitors with a wide-ranging application gallery. The neon room is proving especially popular.
Extended Warranty: 36 Months
Customers appreciate the all-round package of quality, reliability and service that swissQprint offers. The Swiss manufacturer has underscored this with a 36-month warranty on new machines, applicable to all models and configurations since April 2024.
Drupa 2024 is taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, until June 7th.
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