One of the star attractions at the InPrint show in Milan was the worldwide launch of the Heidelberg Omnifire 1000
As promised earlier in the year, Heidelberg used the InPrint show in Milan this week to launch the Omnifire 1000 direct to object inkjet printer.
After being officially unveiled by Jason Oliver, senior vice president, digital print solutions, and Frank Janssen, GM 4D business unit, Heidelberg, at the start of the show, the machine ran daily live demonstrations printing on hard shell suitcases. Printed samples included footballs, motorcycle helmets, metal cups and plastic sports bottles.
Heidelberg announced that the first Omnifire 1000 installation will be at Ritzi Lackiertechnik, a German company specialising in surface finishes of construction elements, such as trim strips, switches, dashboards and other finished components for various automotive manufacturers. Ritzi is planning to integrate the Omnifire 1000 into its industrial production process to custom print enhancing series parts and after sales parts with a variety of coloured patterns.
Gunter Ritzi, managing director, said, ‘We spent a long time searching for a solution that would allow us to meet the exacting requirements of our customers for custom decoration of passenger compartment accessories in a cost effective way in terms of quality, flexibility and cost. In Heidelberg we have found a partner that can supply us with an attractive overall package of innovative technology and matching service.’
