Labelexpo Europe 2023 Technology Preview | 101LABELEXPO EUROPE 2023TECHNOLOGY PREVIEW A B Graphic International (ABG) unveils its automation release paper including at least 15 percent post-consumer recycled technology ABG Connect, an automated workfow system that fber, and the typical light-yellow color used for label release liners. connects all stages of the print and fnishing process into one Acti-V RF Natural glassine release paper features a natural kraft automated workfow. New products include advances in non-stop color, based on a combination of post-consumer recycled cellulose winding technology and a new turret rewinder model. ABG will fber (at least 15 percent) and unbleached cellulose fbers. Acti-V also introduce the Converter, a compact, fully modular high-speed RF Natural also eliminates the use of any dye and allows greater converting line incorporating automated fexo coating station. carbon footprint reduction with the replacement of bleached ABG will collaborate with HP on stand P100 to demonstrate its cellulose with unbleached. non-stop unwind and rewind system seamlessly integrated into the The recently launched Acti-V Industrial RF Natural is a custom HP Indigo V12 line. version designed for double side silicone coating for application in Abezeta Group shows the Strong State SF-DFT hard double-sided PSA tapes.durometer digital fexo plate featuring Strong’s built-in fat-top Alphasonics exhibits Plaeto for the frst time at Labelexpo dot technology. It offers the convenience of fat-top dots with no Europe. Plaeto is an automatic plate-loading system that sits just additional platemaking steps or equipment required. SF-DFT offers in front of the PCX and will automatically feed up to 30 plates near 1:1 mask-to-plate imaging capability, thus eliminating the directly into the device. The company is also showing a new, need for a bump curve, which helps printers to expand the available improved proofng roll cleaning system, and an array of anilox color gamut and print a smaller dot. cleaning systems. Accraply introduces its Accraply Revolve line of modular shrink Amica Systems launches its Gemini digital label press. The sleeve seamers, confgured with the aim of making shrink sleeve new Gemini 330-4C UV label press is ftted with automatic purge, seaming simpler and more effcient. wipe and cap functionality. It offers print quality up to 600x1200 Acme RollTech shows its latest ACE (Advanced Channel DPI with inter-color pinning lamps and a print width of 216mm or Engravings) engraving technology along with ATAC - Acme Tactile 330mm. for screen-type raise effects, AHDW - Acme High Density White for The company is showing its LPS330 UV-LED inkjet label press opaque white printing for solids and text. for short and medium-run jobs. Print quality is up to 720x1200 DPI Actega presents its latest inks, coatings and adhesives as well with white-CMYK-varnish.as its Ecoleaf technology, a sustainable alternative to traditional For the narrow web label press market, Amica launches a 6-color metallic decoration. Actega’s range of haptic and visual effect (CMYK+orange+green) version of its Scorpio 6C UV-LED inkjet coatings offer soft touch, matte and raised image effects. Actega press, expanding the current range of 54mm, 75mm and 108mm will also focus on its white and metallic inks. wide versions. The presses are equipped with an automatic cleaning Afford Inks showcases its LED UV narrow web fexo inks, aiming system and pinning LED lamps.to attract interest from end users, machine integrators, distribution Anytron unveils its latest Any-Press. This 5-color dry toner partners and OEM clients. press is powered by a 13in wide LED engine with inline lamination. Agergaard Graphic Supplies showcases high-performance Additionally, Anytron highlights the Any-Jet II, an integration of end seals and doctor blades. The coatSeal Flexi 3D end seal digital printing and laser die-cutting. The Any-Jet II offers digital series is made to withstand abrasive and viscous UV inks and printing, laminating, laser cutting, slitting, and matrix removal achieves reliable sealing results with an improved rotational capabilities. contact area between the anilox roller and end seal. The coatSeal Apex International showcases its patented GTT engraving Universal molded rubber seals offer sealing for all ink types and technology. Apex will launch its embossing technology for textures coatings, including white and metallics. The low-wear steel and and raised effects. plastic doctor blades steelBlade and polyBlade are designed for The company also shows its latest offering in anilox technology, high-quality label and packaging printing. Conical Anilox. Ahlstrom showcases its range of silicone coated release Applied Laser Engineering introduces its Twin Track cell papers. The company will also present new products with enhanced engraving technology. Twin Track enables allows users to achieve sustainability and circularity features including: Acti-V RF glassine high cell volumes with a low depth of engraving.A B Graphic InternationalJul - Sep 2023