the last three years so that everything is revamped and improved, something which was evident on the stand at FESPA. “What we offer today is a beast for every need, we try to give our partners what they need, where we talk to them about what they require in the next four to five years and how we can work together to make their plans work. This is an area in which I think we are very strong,” says Horsten. At the stand the company showcased its latest launches including the Jet Tauro H3300 XUHS and Onset Panthera FB3216 as well as the Jet Bronco H3300 and the recently expanded Anapurn Ciervo range. The Ciervo range includes the recently released H3200 and the follow-up H2050 and H2500. Classed as “the smallest in the herd” the H2050 is a 2.05m model with a top speed of 133m2/h whereas the H2500 is considered the workhorse of the group as it can produce banners and coated textiles with speeds of up to 169m2/h. The new Onset Panthera is made with quick speed, advanced LED curing, and smart automation all in mind. Meanwhile the new Tauro XUHS is made for versatility with award-winning quality and minimal maintenance in multi-shift operations. Speaking about the Tauro’s ability to produce up to 1,280m2/h, Horsten said: “Your average customer may not know what to do with that speed, but there’s a lot of big companies which are happy to buy this machine (which we’ve sold a lot of on the booth) because they know that they can now use one machine instead of two. “This then saves on operator cost, gives you the integrated robots, and allows everything to work in the customer's benefit. Our dedication to the customer can also be seen in the Tauro XUHS’s colour offering, which gives seven colours in order to achieve finer details, which was achieved after a request from one of our partners.” Another manufacturer that showcased its wide range of solutions was Durst Group which exhibited under the motto “Made in Durst”. The manufacturer ensured that it covered the breadth of its digital printing and production technologies with an open stand focused on applications, live demonstrations, and customer interactions. Products on the stand included the P5 500 TEX iSUB superwide-format solution, the P5 X flatbed printer, the LF430 GF textile printer, and the P5 350 HS D4, which is made for “high-intensity production environments.” Speaking ahead of the show, Christoph Gamper, chief executive officer and co-owner of the Durst Group, said: “FESPA 2025 is not just about new products for us, it’s about showcasing our technological ambition. “We are rethinking professional print production with the most reliable printing systems on the market, a connected software architecture, a clear focus on automation, true efficiency, and resource-saving processes. ‘Made in Durst’ stands for integrated solutions with responsibility: for our customers, their competitiveness, and our environment.” New Markets A big part of this year’s event, which was evident across multiple stands, was the focus on diversification, especially within spaces not typically considered in the past by wide-format printers and sign makers. Fujifilm used the show to demonstrate the range of new technologies and solutions it has amassed over the last few years with the launch of its HS3000 inkjet press and the new Acuity Triton with AQUAFUZE ink technology. AQUAFUZE combines the benefits of UV LED and water-based inkjet printing, which according to Fujifilm, offers strong adhesion to various media without a precoat primer of optimiser. The HS3000 represents a unique look at the market as it is part of Fujifilm and Barberan’s continued partnership which has seen the release of the HS3000 and the HS6000 which have been developed for the “ultra-high production” end of the market. The two machines are meant to open up the possibilities of single pass inkjet to a broader audience, with the HS3000 being a smaller and lower investment option than the high-end HS6000. Neither the HS3000 nor HS6000 are off-the-shelf products but can be configured in numerous ways depending on the needs of the interested business. The machines offer stack-to-stack printing with litho-style top feeing, manual feeding, or continuous bottom feeding all available. The highlighting of the HS series as well as the Acuity Ultra Hybrid Pro and the new AQUAFUZE technology demonstrates Fujifilm and the industry’s commitment to catering several different markets with a 48 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 259 - June / July 2025 FESPA 2025 is not just about new products for us, it’s about showcasing our technological ambition ▲ Digital Plus, were one of the first companies to purchase the limited edition Ciervo. [L to R] Owen Russell, director at Digital Plus; Emma Plant, Agfa sales manager (North) – Inkjet, UK; and David Brisk, sales director, Digital Plus EVENTS / FESPA REVIEW
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