At an exclusive event for packaging converters and print service providers, Agfa recently unveiled its SpeedSet 1060 inkjet printing press for the packaging market.
The event took place at Agfa’s Cambridge manufacturing facility, where the company’s packaging and inkjet technology specialists highlighted the capability of the SpeedSet 1060 sheet-fed digital press to meet short-run packaging needs while setting new benchmarks in printing performance and efficiency. Industry experts discussed trends in packaging and retail-ready solutions, providing valuable insights into staying ahead in the dynamic packaging industry. A live demo provided an up-close look at the technology and showcased the press’s speed and print quality.
“The SpeedSet is set to be a game-changer in the packaging printing market,” said Matt Brooks, Head of Packaging, Agfa. “This fully digital packaging printing press merges the robustness and print excellence of an offset press with the compelling attributes of inkjet printing. It offers offset-like print quality yet boasts shorter setup times, reduced material waste, and efficient variable data printing. On top of that, with its speed of 11,000 B1 sheets per hour, it is one of the fastest digital packaging presses around. It will enable packaging converters to make their current operations more efficient. Print runs up to 5000 will be cheaper on the SpeedSet.”
The SpeedSet accommodates a wide range of substrates, from folding carton and microflute corrugated to various paper types, making it suitable for applications like retail or shelf-ready food and beverage packaging. Its water-based inks, primer and varnish are environmentally friendly and comply with food-safety regulations.
