PF DIGITAL PRINTING www.images-magazine.com 54 images APRIL 2022 Aeoon Technologies: Plus Systems with Integrated Heat Press The new Plus systems offer an integrated heat press, enabling businesses to pre-, in-between- and after-press garments during the direct-to-garment printing process, says Aeoon. “Pre- and in-between-pressing increases the print quality even further, while after-pressing makes for an even more pleasant hand-feel, and enables double-sided printing. Plus, there are no more aesthetically displeasing press marks.” The new Plus feature is available for the Kyo and Compact systems — older Kyo models can be upgraded to a Kyo Plus; however, in some cases this might require a control upgrade, adds Aeoon. “All Aeoon machines, not only the Plus models, will also now come with ‘crash prevention’, a simple but effective new feature that has been developed to protect print heads from crashing.” Kornit Digital: Presto Max The Presto Max is the “first digital print system to offer white printing on coloured fabrics, enhancing the decoration capabilities for dark fabrics”, says Kornit. “It’s the only single-step solution for direct-to-fabric printing, delivering the softest feel with brilliant whites and brighter neon colours. “The system is ready to incorporate future iterations and evolutions of XDi technology to 3D decorative applications to produce threadless embroidery, high-density, vinyl, screen transfer and other innovative effects.” Suitable for fashion, home décor and other textile applications, the Presto Max is compatible with natural fabrics, synthetics and blends. It also includes advanced algorithms for smart, autonomous calibration to deliver high-quality results with short cycle times, adds Kornit. “The system was devised for compatibility with the KornitX global fulfilment ecosystem to enable anywhere, anytime production, supporting a localised production model that eliminates time and logistical waste from the experience, while empowering brands to ensure quality and consistency across all systems and production sites. “Kornit Presto Max provides the cornerstone of a smart, efficient and sustainable eco factory, which empowers producers to consolidate their production experience from design to finished product to decrease carbon footprint, use minimum manpower and generate less waste.” The Kornit Presto Max digital printing system enables white printing onto coloured fabrics Hybrid Services: Mimaki TS100-1600 DyeSublimation Printer The new Mimaki TS100-1600 offers a maximum speed of 70sqm/hr, says Hybrid Services, the UK and Ireland distributor for Mimaki. The dye-sublimation printer is designed to enable printing on sportswear, apparel, furnishings, soft signage, décor, giftware and more. “When combined with a heat transfer press, the TS100-1600 offers a creative and versatile entry to production sublimation,’’ adds Hybrid, “employing technology from Mimaki’s industrial machines, easing operation and ensuring high quality output with minimum user intervention”. According to Hybrid, the textile printing is currently enjoying significant growth for several reasons: “The personalisation market is booming – with the web-todigital print sector performing very strongly during the height of the pandemic, as distanced families and friends gift customised presents, furnishings and prints. Equally, the demand for bespoke fashion and décor continues to flourish, as consumers enjoy the opportunity to style important areas of their lives. “Furthermore, the retail and leisure sectors all benefit from utilising textile graphics, with lightboxes, window displays and other fabric installations decorating the high street and hospitality environments as consumers return. The advantages of digital print enable customised, localised and completely bespoke designs to be created, with varying length print runs delivered swiftly, at high quality and onto an array of fabric types.” The new Plus feature is available for Aeoon’s Kyo and Compact systems
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