Fujifilm will host a packaging open house event at the Northamptonshire beta test site of its new Jet Press FP790 digital flexible packaging press from 12 to 15 February 2024.
The invitational event, spread over four days, will feature a workshop on the FP970 described as the new era for digital mainstream flexible packaging production. The press is Fujifilm’s first digital press for flexible packaging using water-based inks and has a maximum web width of 790mm. Top speed is 50m/min, and it prints in five colours – CMYK plus white – at 1200 x 1200dpi onto PET and BOPP substrates. The white has two ink channels for high white opacity, while the wide colour gamut means the press can match more than 90% of Pantone colours without the need for additional spot or special colours.
The open house, targeted at mainstream flexo volumes, is an opportunity to demonstrate how the FP790 will fit into an existing production workflow with no additional specific capital cost. The Japanese manufacturer will also showcase its flexo product range at the event, including live demonstrations of its Flenex water-wash plates, plus first-hand feedback from the plate production team. Those attending will also benefit from the opportunity to visit a local UV-LED label printer, who will demonstrate Fujifilm’s LuXtreme LED curing system and CuremaX inks. The event has around 35 customers confirmed in attendance so far. While invitational, it is also open to select members of the public on application, available online at Fujifilm.com
