Two Digicon 3000 systems have already been sold.
Edale and AB Graphic International have collaborated in developing a new finishing system that enables printers to convert pressure sensitive labels and flexible packaging printed on the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press.
The Digicon 3000, a 762 mm wide system, will be manufactured by British firm Edale, utilising both companies’ intellectual property. It features unwinding/rewinding, pre-treatment, a flexo print station with optional gravure, drying, laminating, die-cutting and slitting. The first two machines have already been sold, with the first unit scheduled for installation at Innovative Labelling Solutions (ILS) in Ohio in December 2013. ILS will be running a label and flexible packaging configuration with the HP Indigo 20000 running in-line with the Digicon 3000.
A flexo printing station is included, with gravure option.
The HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press has the capability to digitally produce the vast majority of label and flexible packaging applications. The press supports a 762 mm wide roll with up to 1118 mm repeat length, ensuring an easy fit into existing production lines.
James Boughton, managing director of Edale, said: ‘By working together we have been able to create an advanced product that benefits from the respective technology strengths of Edale and AB Graphic International. As a result, the Digicon 3000 is packed with innovations that will serve to enhance and broaden the applications possible in mid web digital label and packaging printing.’
The Digicon 3000 will run its first live demonstration on the HP stand at Label Expo Europe in Brussels from 24 to 27 September.
