138 | Labelexpo Europe 2023 Technology PreviewIncluded will be its newly developed TMPTA-free LED-UV curing systems Sicura Flex Dual Cure for non-food applications as well as Sicura Nutrifex LEDTec for food, pharma and hygiene packaging applications. Siemens shows its ‘digital twin’ technology which allows machine simulation and optimization and leverages machine data to enhance processes, optimize equipment use and improve maintenance scheduling. Sihl presents its developments in label facestock, Artysio fexible packaging, and tags, with a focus on sustainability. The product range includes innovative materials for water-based on-demand inkjet printing, including flms with up to 90 percent recycled content. The company also offers pre-made stand-up pouches and an extensive tag range that includes tear-resistant, Muhlbauerhang and linerless tags. Many of its products are FSC-certifed and recyclable. The company also shows PressureTAC, linerless tags for logistic applications. Siltech shows inks for variable information printing with liner-free labels, aimed at reducing paper waste. The inks are available in multiple colors and can turn any substrate into a thermal-activated area. Sirpi presents a full range of products for the label industry, including UV screen inks and UV varnishes for special effects. It shows black matte UV for wine label production and a full range of UV varnish ideal for the protection and decoration of labels. The company has screen and fexo varnishes suitable for overprinting digital labels that can accept hot stamping and offer a complete range of inks and varnishes for various applications. Sistrade showcases its latest software version V.12.13 that highlights the label technical data sheet (TDS) as the main data repository, which in combination with graphical process management and digital job order contains all the technical data necessary for a smart production and full data traceability. Graphical process management allows users to control in real-time Nikka Researchthe status of all the different graphical processes of the products and also confrm if the customer approves all the information, design fles and samples.TDS stores all the information related to a specifc product estimate that was previously approved through the workfow. All the data can be automatically imported into the TDS from estimates or digital job orders. SQ Label presents its customizable barcode and labeling software. It supports various printer models, allowing for advanced printer features and settings. Stahl discusses its new packaging coatings division after the acquisition of ICP Industrial. The company shows Nicoat, MinusNine Technologies and Hi-Tech Coatings now under the Stahl Packaging Coatings umbrella. Starfoil Technology presents the Value Line 1300SXL spooling/Pratislitting machine featuring a higher speed of 250m/min and larger diameter rolls up to 350mm. The machine can unwind from 1in, 3in, and 6 into master rolls on 1in and 3in cores using shear slitting or razor slitting with a maximum unwind roll diameter of 700mm. The company also introduces the CLC-600XLR, a cantilevered, compact model designed to slit 3in rolls to 1in or three hot-stamping (rest) rolls to 1in or 3in rolls using shear slitting or razor slitting and runs up to a speed of 300m/min. Maximum diameters are 650 mm for unwinding and 550mm for rewinding. Sun Chemical presents its portfolio for the packaging and narrow web, tag and label markets. Sun Chemical uses its ‘5Rs’ framework (reuse, reduce, renew, recycle and redesign) to develop the eco-effciency and sustainability of packaging that uses its inks, coatings and adhesives. Sun Chemical also provides products under its SunEco portfolio, which are bio-renewable, compostable and recyclable.Re SpA Synthogra introduces its new flm, SYN-BOPP transparent labelsandlabeling.com