On what would have been the opening day of drupa, Kodak has released a tranche of new technologies for offset printing and digital flexo printing with plates, platesetters and workflow solutions.
The company has already released details of its new digital Ultra high-volume, high-resolution digital press, it is also targeting the offset and flexo markets with the new solutions.
In flexo, Kodak is releasing what it says is the world’s most productive digital flexible film press – the Uteco Sapphire EVO W. Kodak claims the Sapphire EVO W is the first digital packaging press to match the productivity of flexo and the quality of gravure.
It uses Kodak’s high-resolution Ultrastream inkjet technology and QD packaging inks to bring the opportunities of digital printing into mainstream production of flexible packaging. With run lengths of up to 20,000sqm, or more with variable content, Kodak says the Sapphire EVO W is a disruptive solution that allows brands to adopt innovative packaging that leverages the advantages of digital printing. The Sapphire EVO W Press is available today worldwide.
The Next Evolution of Kodak PrinergyWorkflow has arrived with the On Demand Workflow Platform. Prinergy On Demand is a new global platform that hosts a suite of offerings that Kodak says will modernise and maximise a printer’s PrinergyWorkflow investment.
Select customers are already experiencing what Kodak says is the increased security, reliability, efficiency, and remote work flexibility of Prinergy On Demand hosted and managed by Kodak in the cloud under a cost-effective monthly subscription. This is backed by the secure network infrastructure of Microsoft Azure, so printers can be confident that their data and system are always protected. Prinergy On Demand is available now, with new options planned to be rolled out at the end of 2020.
