67 www.printmonthly.co.uk Issue 354 - May / June 2025 efficient vacuum capabilities, and precise register control minimise material waste and energy consumption, delivering both ecological and economic benefits.” Junge says BOBST’s latest die-cutting innovations cover all these areas. Beginning with its Accuplaten technology, which launched at drupa 2024, Junge says it represents a first-to-market innovation that minimises cutting plate deformation and reduces patching time by up to 80%. For existing kit, he says BOBST’s Zero Patching plate has similar benefits, compensating for platen distortion and cutting patching time by 50% to 80%. This technology, he adds, can be combined with the Speed Change package, which already reduces setup time by up to 15 minutes per job change. In addition, the Expertcut 106 PER is now capable of 9,500 sheets per hour thanks to new carbon fiber gripper bars. Combined with BOBST’s Energy Efficiency Pack, which can save up to one MWh per million sheets, Junge says these advancements ensure customers maintain “exemplary” die-cutting productivity while delivering high quality and minimal waste. Enhancing Efficiency Elsewhere, Richard Marlow, sales director at Vivid Laminating Technologies, is also a strong advocate of die-cutting, saying it offers several key benefits to printers, enhancing efficiency, and opens users to new markets. “Vivid’s digital die-cutting systems are designed with user-friendly interfaces, making them easy to operate with minimal training. This allows operators to set up and complete cutting tasks quickly, thus reducing the learning curve and increasing productivity. Digital die-cutting enhances operational efficiency, improves product quality, and supports business growth by providing reliable, precise, and easy-to-use cutting solutions.” When it comes to selecting the right digital die-cutter, Marlow says this involves several important considerations. First and foremost, he says a good supplier should be innovative and forward-thinking, as well as committed to continuous improvement and introducing new technologies that can enhance your capabilities and keep you competitive in the market. In addition to support, Marlow says quality of the finished product is a significant factor. He explains: “The cutting system should deliver precise, high-quality results consistently. This quality directly impacts the final appearance of your signs and graphics, affecting both durability and visual appeal. Therefore, it’s important to choose systems that meet high standards of performance and reliability.” Finally, he notes how support and aftercare from the supplier is crucial. He explains how a reliable supplier should offer comprehensive support, including DIE-CUTTING ▼ BOBST launched Accuplaten at drupa 2024 as a first-to-market innovation that minimises cutting plate deformation and reduces patching time by up to 80% Digital die-cutting enhances operational efficiency, improves product quality, and supports business growth by providing reliable, precise, and easy-to-use cutting solutions
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