Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint and the Italian company Neos are working on a high-performance digital printing press for the metal decorating market. MetJET PRO will combine Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint's sheet handling and inline coating solutions with Neos' single-pass inkjet technology.
The modular systems from both companies are suitable for the most flexible requirements of many metal printing applications, such as Production of 3-piece cans, crown caps, closures etc. Like the MetJET ONE, the MetJET PRO is based on proven systems for sheet handling and printing components: The product portfolio for sheet handling of Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint is supplemented with single-pass inkjet printing units from Neos.
The results are Individually customised lines, which enable a high productivity of 2,500 sheets per hour with inks that comply with European regulations for indirect food contact. In addition, a sophisticated camera system in conjunction with the Neos software provides a Exact identification of the panels and highly accurate drop positioning as well as precise register and print quality control, thus ensuring reliability in the digital printing process on metal.
„The MetJET PRO is the ideal solution for our customers with the highest demands in terms of performance and flexibility. The MetJET PRO is ideally positioned between the MetJET ONE and the MetalStar 4 and leaves nothing to be desired in terms of performance, flexibility and quality.“
Samuel Teufel, Product Manager at Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint
Neos is a young Italian company specialising in inkjet printing for industrial use. The company designs and develops digital inkjet printers, which are suitable for many production areas, such as metal printing. Both parties are confident that the finalisation of the cooperation will soon result in a First joint pilot project can start.
Source: Koenig & Bauer
