HEIDELBERG has launched the new ChromaStar Series, offering a comprehensive portfolio for the intelligent production and delivery of spot colours directly in the print shop.
The modular concept enables a tailor-made configuration for different production volumes, from manual batch preparation with the ChromaStar entry-level system to high-performance, highly automated solutions for industrial applications. The ChromaStar series includes the X, S, M, and P models. The concept supports the safe and efficient processing of conventional, UV, and low-migration Saphira inks for applications in the food and non-food sectors and ensures an efficient and resource-saving ink supply through precise dosing technology, short mixing times, and high process reliability. Print shops benefit from higher productivity, reproducible color results, and automation that is optimally tailored to their requirements.
The ChromaStar S, compact intelligent despensing solution, is already available for customer demonstrations at the “Home of Print” in Wiesloch-Walldorf and was unveiled for the first time at the Packaging Day in June. It is designed for an annual spot color volume of one to ten metric tons.
“With the new ChromaStar series, we are offering our customers, particularly in packaging printing, a highly integrated solution that improves productivity, quality, and sustainability in equal measure,” says Dr David Schmedding, CSO, Heidelberg. “At the same time, as a system integrator, we are further expanding our position in the market for consumables and tapping into additional growth potential in the packaging segment.”
The ChromaStar integrates seamlessly into the workflow. The combination of Saphira Inks, Saphira Cloud, Saphira Check, and Saphira Control ensures end-to-end transparency, traceability, and consistent colour results. The solution links formulation, dosing, and colour control into a seamless process. In addition, a separate proof output supports colour-accurate communication throughout the process chain. As a result, colour definition and production match exactly, which is a decisive factor for quality and repeatability.
With the ChromaStar series, Heidelberg is systematically driving the expansion of its Lifecycle business. The solution is an integral part of the company’s strategy to further expand its offerings, particularly in high-growth segments such as packaging printing and in emerging markets in Asia and Latin America.
