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NEWS PACKAGING

Xeikon's new Ecolyne IN BRIEF

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen
has reached more than 3,000
subscription press printing companies actively
using its Customer Portal,
with over 7,000 individuals
platform to digitalize and
Xeikon has launched utilizing the cloud-based
automate production pro-
Ecolyne, a subscription- cesses three years after its
based digital label press ser- launch. The portal now offers more than 15 specialized
vice that allows converters apps, including the Maintenance Manager, Inventory
to access production capac- Management app and Print Shop Analytics. These functions
boost efficiency and transparency in maintenance, materi-
ity without purchasing als management and production operations through digi-
equipment. tal assistance, automated processes and real-time data.
The press, which makes The apps help prevent downtime, reduce storage costs and
its debut at Labelexpo Asia improve overall equipment effectiveness and sustainabil-
ity. The platform will soon enable users to purchase con-
in Shanghai, features a sumables and spare parts in two clicks. Heidelberg com-
330mm web width, 25m/ The new product Ecolyne targets the Asia-Pacific market bines all digital services in a single cloud-based portal,
min print speed and 1,200 Xeikon. 'Small to mid-sized coupled with increasing including access to production and workflow apps, real-
DPI resolution, and can han- converters also see increas- demands for smaller runs, time analyses, maintenance, management tools and
shopping for consumables. Heidelberg recently added the
dle substrates from coated or ing demand for shorter runs quicker turnarounds and Data Capture app for capturing production data and ana-
uncoated paper to PP, PET and faster turnaround. They flexible capacity. lyzing it in real time. This application transfers planning
Under the subscription
and metallized film. need access to digital label- model, Xeikon handles and job data directly to print shop workstations.
The system uses a food- printing capacity now. installation, servicing and Graphimecc has announced
safe dry toner configuration That's why we bring Ecolyne uptime management, allow- that Dr Vlad Sljapic will step
and is available in four-color to Asia first, we see a strong ing converters to scale pro- down from his role as chief
need here for simple, relia-
CMYK and five-color CMYK ble digital production with- duction when needed commercial officer on
plus white versions. out the burden of without heavy capital invest- December 31, 2025, after more
'In many parts of Asia, the ownership.' ment. The service keeps dig- than four years supporting
label-printing scene is The launch targets con- ital label production lines the company through a con-
changing fast,' commented verters facing high upfront equipped with the latest su l tanc y re l ati o n s hi p
between Graphimecc Group and Excelsior Commercial.
Walter Benz, president of equipment investment costs technology. Sljapic will work with the leadership team to ensure conti-
Esko launches Cape Pack Prime, nuity across customer relationships, partner engagements
and ongoing strategic initiatives. 'This collaboration has
been a professional privilege, and one I am truly grateful
new cloud-based platform for. Over the past four years, the business navigated mean-
ingful growth, entered new markets and built strong part-
nerships with customers who share Graphimecc's belief in
Esko has launched Cape precision, trust and quality,' commented Dr Vlad Sljapic.
Pack Prime, a cloud-based Graphimecc's commercial operations, partner programs
packaging sustainability plat- and customer deployments remain fully supported by the
existing leadership structure.
form that helps converters
calculate carbon footprints A B Graphic International
and optimize packaging (ABG), has unveiled the ABG
design to meet environmen- InkJet - a new single colour
tal targets. print bar module engineered
The new platform extends for integration across ABG's
Esko's Cape Pack software for own finishing systems,
packaging and logistics opti- including the Digicon,
mization by adding inte- The new cloud-based platform calculates carbon footprint Converter, SRI and B5010 Booklet Machine, as well as third-
grated carbon emission is no longer a choice, but a sure on brands to take more party equipment. The ABG InkJet has been designed to
deliver precision, versatility and speed. It is suitable for a
calculations developed in necessity across the packag- responsibility for their wide range of applications, including variable data print-
partnership with ing value chain,' stated Jan broader environmental ing, multi-layer labels, security features, barcodes and
CarbonQuota, enabling De Roeck, marketing direc- impact.' pharmaceutical labeling. Among its standout features are
brands and converters to tor at Esko. 'Consumers are Cape Pack Prime uses real- 360 or 720 DPI resolution, tool-less application for reduced
measure and reduce environ- becoming increasingly envi- world product models to cal- operating costs and compatibility across multiple web
mental impact through auto- ronmentally conscious and culate optimized packaging widths. It also offers a wasteless setup process, ensuring
mated carbon footprint exerting pressure on compa- and palletization options that maximum efficiency and sustainability in production. A
calculations. nies to adopt less impactful reduce costs and help cus- key advantage of the new system is its ability to print
'As climate change con- practices, while increasing tomers meet sustainability directly onto adhesive layers, opening up new creative and
functional possibilities for label converters.
cerns intensify, sustainability regulations are applying pres- KPIs.
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