Esko, a global supplier of integrated hardware and software solutions for the print and packaging sectors, has unveiled its fastest single-head imager, the Optics 100v2, delivering a 25% increase in productivity for corrugated plate imagers.
Optics 100v2 features an imaging setup that enables plate makers to obtain one 5080 full sheet more per hour from CDI and a 100% increase in productivity on partial plates. “We have developed Optics 100v2 to address the major pain points faced by the industry,” says Pascal Thomas, Director of Flexo Business at Esko. “This latest innovation means prepress operators can now work faster, producing one more plate per hour, and importantly improve the efficiency of operation by 20%. “Not only that, but we all know that since plate materials can be very expensive, it is necessary to use as much of the offcut material as possible to minimize waste.
“Traditionally it has taken 15 or more minutes to image a partial plate to avoid machine imbalance, but now with Optics 100v2 it is significantly faster at less than seven minutes for a 1m2 offcut. “Plate makers can reduce waste, use less energy and minimise operator input to lower costs and boost operational efficiency.”