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Konica Minolta and MGI announce global launch of Alphajet B1 press

MGI Digital Technology has launched the AlphaJET, the world’s first Single-Pass B1+ Digital Inkjet Press from Printing to Finishing, with a unique combination of water-based CYMK Inks with in-line Digital Embellishment with Eco-Spot UV Coating & Green-Foil Technologies.

Described as the Factory 4.0 single-pass concept with complete automation of manufacturing processes for customized and flexible mass production the water-based four-color inkjet press produces up to 1,800 B1 sheets per hour, with the highest Inkjet print resolution of 1,600 dpi.

According to MGI & Konica Minolta, they are bringing the factory 4.0 revolution to various graphic arts market segments, including packaging, folding carton, web-to-print/to-packaging, commercial printing, books and magazine.

The eco-friendly single-pass production includes CMYK water-based pigment inks, eco-spot UV coating & green-foil (flat, raised & embossed) stamping, OPV lamination effects.The substrates compatibility ranges from a minimum 135 gsm thickness up to 2mm. They include coated and uncoated papers, folding carton, e-flue cardboard and synthetics from B2 to B1+ size.

Edmond Abergel, Chief Executive Officer of the MGI Group explains, “The MGI AlphaJET offers unlimited opportunities. The single-pass factory 4.0 from printing to finishing using water-based & UV inks is a breakthrough innovation for Printing and Packaging Industries. One equipment operator, one press and one single factory. AlphaJET has been a significant journey from concept to finalisation, but I know I speak on behalf of all the team in saying we are immensely proud of our achievements as we head towards full commercial production. Our all-in-one concept provides huge flexibility for value-added production from proofing to run-lengths of millions – all at a competitive cost.”

Olaf Lorenz, Senior General Manager, Digital Transformation Division at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe, said: “The global launch of the MGI AlphaJET is a significant step forward as we continue to accelerate our digital transformation journey – both internally as well as externally. Today, we are growing far beyond our core markets and successfully expanding in markets such as IT services, healthcare, and digital manufacturing, as well as finishing and embellishment. Both MGI and ourselves continue to work closely together and with our customers in a collaborative approach, and we expect to make further announcements soon.”

The factory 4.0 AlphaJET digital inkjet press is certified deinkable by INGEDE for: CMYK water-based inks, Eco-UV-Coating & green-foil, on certain substrates, as well as FOGRA certified.

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