Konica Minolta today has today announced the launch of the JETvarnish 3D Web 400, the latest generation of roll-to-roll digital embellishment presses from MGI Digital Technology. It enables single-pass spot UV varnishing and hot foil stamping, using a 100% digital process, on a wide range of substrates, and for offset, flexo, toner or inkjet printing.
Dedicated to the label markets, the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 meets brands’ requirements for ever-greater reactivity, quality and high added value. Available now, it enables converters and printers to reduce their customers’ time to market.
From a brand owner’s perspective, this supports faster, more agile product launches while enhancing shelf impact and overall brand perception. Consistent, high-quality digital embellishment enables brands to respond quickly to market demands, introduce new designs with confidence, and differentiate more effectively at point of sale. The result is reduced time-to-market and labels that strengthen brand recognition and perceived value, without the constraints of traditional finishing processes.
The versatile JETvarnish 3D Web 400 from Konica Minolta and MGI meets the most varied requirements for short, medium and long runs by enhancing labels with digital spot UV varnish and hot foil stamping in fixed or variable data, flat or 3D.
With its modular concept, the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 is available in six configurations – with one or two print engines, with or without hot foil unit and with or without an inline semi-rotary die cutting unit – to suit all needs and budgets. Controlled by a simple intuitive interface that can be replicated on a digital table, the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 enables operators to perform complex finishing operations that cannot be achieved with conventional technologies. Its MGI Connect software suite integrates cost calculation, predictive maintenance, and a realistic visualization of the embellishment effect.
With its 100% digital integration and unified workflow, and real-time monitoring, the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 can deliver benefits of Factory 5.0 optimum quality productivity.
Other benefits of the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 include:
- Unique online 3D and augmented reality proofing solution, enabling customers to remotely visualise the real impact of digital embellishment on their project.
- AIS Scanner controlled by artificial intelligence ensures perfect on-the-fly registration.
- In addition to the application of a regular spot UV varnish in the first printer unit, there is an option to apply a special varnish in the second printer unit that does not adhere to hot foil. This combination enables varnishing and foiling in a single pass.
- Print speed of up to 42 m/m on roll widths from 200 mm up to 350 mm width, which can optionally be extended to 420 mm.
- Small footprint and low power consumption reducing CO2 emissions.
- Automatic on-the-fly makeready to eliminate waste, optimizing raw material consumption. This system makes it easy to run back-to-back prints one after the other.
- An automatic cleaning system that takes just 10 minutes a day.
One customer already benefiting from Konica Minolta’s advanced technology is innovative print service provider Alfopa, which has transformed its label production capabilities and elevated its service offering with an AccurioLabel 400 digital label press and the MGI JETvarnish 3D Web+iFoil finishing solution from Konica Minolta.
