
Bobst is expanding its portfolio for all-in-one and all-inline solutions with the Digital Master series. The company is building on its flexo experience and inject developments. The series is based on a modular and upgradeable architecture and allows customers to build their own printing presses.
The Digital Master 340 and 510 are changing the way label production is organised. They offer a digitalised and automated production line, from printing to finishing and cutting. The series is available in print widths of 340 mm (13.5 inches) and 510 mm (20 inches) in one new design that offers full modularity and improved operation and maintenance. has been optimised.
„Developments in label production are moving fast and brand owners are looking for converters who are able to deliver faster, better and at more competitive prices. In this context, the Bobst all-in-one platform is a great answer, because digitally printed labels produced in high quality, with exceptional productivity and at lower costs from small to large print runs. With the Digital Master series, we want to solve the challenges of our customers who are trying to overcoming the shortage of skilled labour and at the same time using digital devices to achieve industrial productivity and higher print runs. and bring more agility and flexibility to the production area.“
Patrick Graber, Strategic Marketing Manager
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Expansion of the application areas
The new series offers printing, finishing and cutting in a single pass, with Seamless integration between the UV inkjet digital printing system and the flexo and processing modules. The introduction of a 510 mm version opens up new opportunities to expand the range of applications to include larger labels, industrial and chemical markets, wraparound, shrink sleeves and other specialised applications. The Digital Master 510 offers a higher production volume, but still requires only one operator to run the press.

With a speed of up to 100 m/min in four or six colours and optional digital white the Digital Master series presses close the gap between conventional digital and flexo presses.
„The Digital Master series is an extremely future-proof solution, as customers can adapt the machine to changing application requirements and new market trends over time. And when new technologies come onto the market for these platforms, they can be upgraded in the field, which means even greater added value and investment protection.“
Patrick Graber
Flexomodules can be used for Priming of demanding substrates, for jobs with high ink coverage and long print runs to save digital printing ink, The printer can also be used for applications with high white coverage or for printing Pantone colours. The available finishing functions include varnishing, haptic and holographic effects, cold foil gluing, UV lamination and security printing.
Each The printing, finishing and finishing module is digitally automated, which ensures a high level of uptime., The quality control is ensured by using Bobst Accucheck for 1001TP3 inline inspection at full speed. Quality control is ensured by the use of Bobst Accucheck for 1001TP3 inline inspection at full speed. Bobst automatic maintenance on the digital printing unit is also included in all machines.
Source: Bobst
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