Dantex launches technology for Pico range

Dantex Group, has used Labelexpo Europe 2023 to launch a series of technological advancements to its Pico range of digital UV inkjet presses.
 
CEO Ben Danon showcased a host of upgrades to visitors and industry experts on the first day of the show, using the Dantex stand and a fully specced PicoJet 1200 as a backdrop.

The innovations included the addition of new DRS (digital resolution system) and print head technology powered by Ricoh, inline finishing now with semi-rotary die-cutting in addition to full rotary, and a new partnership with Actega Metal Print for its sustainable metallization technology, Ecoleaf.

The DRS inclusion is pivotal. Developed in partnership with imaging and electronics company, Ricoh, the print head technology not only offer a resolution surpassing 2400 dpi, but it's also encased in a stainless steel housing ensuring unmatched stability and reliability, even at high printing speeds. 

The company also announced during the show that every Pico press in the range was now available with violet, the latest colour addition to the range.

Furthermore, the inclusion of the new Aegis inspection control technology monitors and protects the press through Dantex’s proprietary Knight Guard system. This system, along with various other inspection tools, aims to improve quality control. The PicoJet series comes in several versions, including hybrid models, which boost output and enhance production capabilities.

There are also inline flexo options available, either before or after the print station. These options allow for a range of embellishments, such as spot and flood coat varnishing, spot colors, and cold foiling.

At the unveiling, Dantex announced its collaboration with Actega Metal Print, which intends to elevate printing experience and add to the cutting-edge solutions, and also expand the range of special effects  achievable with PicoJet.

Designed for a broad variety of markets, Ecoleaf is a digital solution enabling metallization embellishments onto self-adhesive labels. By using only the precise amount of metal required for the printed area, Ecoleaf eradicates the use of hot and cold foil rolls and their subsequent high impact on waste.

'This year's launch surpassed all expectations. The PicoJet series, with its innovative and advanced technologies, promises our customers an unparalleled printing experience. The strides we've made in clarity, interface refinement and state-of-the-art finishes all bolster PicoJet's leadership in the digital printing space,' said Ben Danon, Dantex Group's CEO.

The current PicoJet range features include user-friendly PicoCenta and PicoPilot software with intuitive touchscreen interfaces, high print quality, and performs at high speeds. Innovations such as SuperText, SuperWhite, and SuperTactile technologies are seamlessly integrated, offering a wide range of finishing solutions for end-to-end label manufacture.