09 May 2012
Scodix (Hall 4, stand B31) has released its new S Series of digital embossing presses, which it said delivered print enhancements with “pinpoint accuracy”.
The S52 and S74 support B2-plus and B3-plus size applications and increase the differentiation capabilities printers can pass on to their customers, according to Scodix.
The Israeli manufacturer said the presses employ an advanced jetting block and multiple, independently controlled inkjet nozzles to deliver clear polymer in small drops and multiple layers.
They also have a patent-pending camera system that scans every sheet to ensure delivery of the clear polymer to its exact location, the company added.
The S52 and S74 can process substrates from 135-675gsm and thicknesses of up to 700 microns and can be configured with optional add-ons such as the Rainbow unit and Braille print mode.
The Rainbow is “the world’s first in-house digital inkjet glittering station” that digitally applies glitter powder over printed substrates. It is designed specifically for photobooks, labels, packaging, cards and books.
The Braille mode offers clear, thick polymer as high as 250 microns and creates letters that never flatten, Scodix said.
Chief executive Kobi Bar described the enhancements as the third era in printing after black and white and colour.
“These enhancements are digital processes that will be done in-house rather than by specialist finishers,” he said.
Vice-president of business development and sales, Dror Danai, said the enhancements would turn printed pieces into tactile attention-grabbers that would stimulate memories in customers.
Scodix also said the presses use no polluting additives and eliminate the need for plates, moulds, chemicals and solvents while reducing energy consumption.
The new S Series of digital embossing presses boast “pinpoint” accuracy, according to manufacturer Scodix.
