10 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk May / June 2025 - Issue 354 printmonthly PrintMonthlyMagazine Konica Minolta has unveiled its latest generation of its AccurioPress series with the launch of the C14010/S and C12010/S production presses. The C14010/S and C12010/S presses are designed for commercial printers along with those specialising in enterprise document printing such as central reprographic departments and in-plants. The presses aim to offer consistently high performance and speed, achieving print speeds of up to 140ppm and 120ppm respectively. The S models also come with fifth colour capabilities, allowing businesses to explore new creative avenues with specialist inks. The machines come with six new Intelligent Media sensors designed to offer a significant advancement in automated print management. The sensors can identify paper type, weight, and size automatically, aiming to ensure optimal print settings without additional operator input. Konica Minolta Business Solutions UK has also recently announced what it has dubbed “the world’s first inline finisher to offer lamination directly after the print process.” Konica Minolta has launched its new GBC CL-401 inline laminator, which offers production and finishing versatility for its AccurioPress range of high-volume digital production presses. AccurioPress customers using the CL-401 will be able to produce completed laminated documents in one step, with automatic detection of foil types and sizes. The solution enables both direct two side application as well as the option to laminate only one side of a graphic. With the addition of an inline trimming unit, the TU-510, the CL-401 aims to deliver full endto-end inline production which replaces the labour and cost of the usual process of finishing offline, thereby improving turnaround times. Konica Minolta announces host of new solutions The C14010/S and C12010/S presses include IM-105 sensors which automatically adjust image positioning to eliminate alignment errors Kodak releases SONORA Ultra plates to market Kodak has announced the large-scale roll out of its KODAK SONORA Ultra process free plates, the latest update in the SONORA line. The SONORA Ultra Plates, which were first introduced at drupa 2024, are now in full-scale production following a successful test program in Europe. The plates boast significant performance improvements over previous releases, according to Kodak. Reported features of the KODAK SONORA Ultra include stronger image contrast, white light exposure tolerance, and plate image stability than competitive products. The plates will be produced in Osterode, Germany, aiming to offer European customers of Kodak faster, more sustainable, and more reliable deliveries. According to Kodak, 30 years ago, the unveiling of thermal plate imaging technology was the starting point for the transformation of the computer-to-plate (CTP) market towards thermal imaging. By Jonathan Pert Bagel Systems releases new B3 laminator Tech-ni-fold releases new creasing solution Print finishing manufacturer, Techni-Fold, has announced the launch of Technicrease, a retrofit creasing system designed for web-fed printing, converting, and finishing lines. Developed and manufactured entirely in the UK, the Technicrease system is a patented inline rotary creasing cassette designed to eliminate fibre cracking on labels, packaging, and folding cartons. Technicrease offers a fully mechanical design developed to run at full press speed with zero electronics and motors. Particular focus has been given to remove operator downtime. Its inline performance reportedly matches press speeds with no lag or bottlenecks. The solution also offers auto-calibration capabilities via an operator-set calliper gauge. New Gallus announces global launch of MatteJet technology Gallus Group, a subsidiary of manufacturer HEIDELBERG, has announced the global commercial availability of a new finishing module for its Gallus One digital inkjet label press. The Gallus MatteJet technology allows converters to produce digital labels inline with a matte finish, without the need for integrated flexo units or post-processing equipment. The technology can be retrofitted to existing Gallus One presses. Initially unveiled at Labelexpo Americas 2024, Gallus announced the global availability of the module on March 26th at its Gallus Wine Label Day event in St. Gallen, Switzerland. According to a statement from Gallus, the development of MatteJet was accelerated due to “strong market demand”. Spanish manufacturer, Bagel Systems, has announced the release of the DIGIFAV B3, a double-sided digital laminator engineered for the B3 format. The DIGIFAV B3, which will be distributed throughout the UK by Duplo UK, boasts reported production rates of up to 2,000 sheets per hour in SRA3. Features include advanced digital hot foil stamping capability. As opposed to traditional methods, the solution integrates a multifunctional digital hotstamp module. The system provides a diverse palette of finishes, replicating metallic and holographic finishes while introducing flood varnish spot matt and spot super gloss varnish effects. According to Gallus, the value of the global wine label market is estimated at over $3.5bn (£2.7bn) and is projected to reach $5.8bn (£4.5bn) by 2033 KIT & MEDIA / NEWS By Jonathan Pert Each Technicrease will be built to order and tailored to fit the specific press model it will work with Bagel Systems solutions have been distributed in the UK for the last 4 years by Duplo UK
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