Rapid Technology 46-4 with DI Technology
The market trends and customer survey analysis provided by Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG show us the trend of a combination of off-line CtP solutions and offset presses. Heidelberg's extensive range of Super Win and Super Series CtP products are connected to the Prinect Workflow and Printmaster or Speedmaster presses. This alternative configuration provides a solution for each user’s small business activities. Program.
At the launch of the new Speedmaster SM52 and Anicolor Inkjet Unit Technology - the short, non-partitioned ink supply unit - in conjunction with traditional printing plates and offset printing inks, Heidelberg reduced press time and saved production costs in terms of offset quality. Provides an attractive new solution. Heidelberg publicized this new technology at the end of February and will launch it in early 2007. With this technology, factories can dramatically reduce preparation time and reduce waste by up to 90%.
Heidelberg stopped production of the DP46-4 and the Speedmaster 74ID series of direct imaging presses. Heidelberg guarantees technical support for printing presses in the market with consistent service quality and continues to provide spare parts and consumables for machinery and equipment. Heidelberg will continue to incorporate its own imaging technology in this successful device family of CtP.
“The Heidelberger's DI technology has been mature and successful for 15 years and is always at the forefront of technological development. Currently Heidelberg has installed this technology on more than 2,000 presses worldwide. Users are concentrated on short-lived jobs and they use DI. The press produces high-quality, low-cost prints. Heidelberg and its service network system will continue to provide customers with reliable support and services,†said Andreas Forer, Head of Product Management at Heidelberg Imaging Systems.
Heidelberg's history of DI technology development
1991 The first DI printing machine with electro-erosion technology (GTO DI)
1993 More advanced press GTO DI with new laser head
1995 Rapid Mobile DI 46-4 released at Drupa show
1998 The Speedmaster 74 DI and the market release of Speedmaster DI with reduced setup time
2001 Speedmaster DI Pro with suction belt feeder
2004 Speedmaster DI Pro with advanced imaging technology and Superba CtP system with laser technology developed entirely within Heidelberg
2006 Sold more than 300 Super CtP with thermal technology installed