Leveraging the flexo experience and recent innovative inkjet developments, BOBST is enhancing its All-in-One, All-Inline portfolio with the new DIGITAL MASTER series.

The DIGITAL MASTER 340 and DIGITAL MASTER 510 will change the way label production is set up. They provide a fully digitalized and automated production line, from printing to embellishment and cutting. The DIGITAL MASTER series is also based on a fully modular and upgradeable architecture.

“With the DIGITAL MASTER series, we want to solve our customers’ challenges as they try to overcome the lack of skilled workforce while moving to industrial productivity and longer run lengths with digital equipment; and to bring more agility and flexibility to the production floor,” said Patrick Graber, Strategic Marketing Manager at BOBST.

The DIGITAL MASTER series will be available in 340 mm and 510 mm print widths in a new design that has been optimized for full modularity and improved operation and servicing.

Like the MASTER DM5, it offers printing, embellishment, and cutting in a single pass, with seamless native integration between the UV inkjet digital engine and the flexo and converting modules.

BOBST launches new All-in-One line up with DIGITAL MASTER 340 and DIGITAL MASTER 510.

The introduction of a 510 mm version adds new opportunities to expand application versatility into larger-sized labels, industrial and chemical markets, wraparound, shrink sleeves, and other special applications. The DIGITAL MASTER 510 provides higher production volume but still only needs one operator to run the press. 

Running at up to 100 m/min in four or six colours plus optional digital white, the DIGITAL MASTER series presses bridge the gap between traditional digital and flexo machines. The line-up stands for flexibility, fast turnaround, and inline end-to-end label production, with high quality and productivity in increasing run lengths.

The modular architecture allows customers to configure the exact machine they need, from a digital-only version to highly customized configuration, integrating all modules available in inline flexo. It also provides the possibility to be upgraded on-site at a later stage.

Flexo modules can be included for priming demanding substrates, high-ink coverage jobs for long print runs to save on digital ink, applications with high white coverage, or for printing Pantone colors.

Available embellishment features include varnishing, tactile and holographic effects, cold foil glue applied, UV lamination, and security printing. For end-to-end label production, fully automated semi-rotary die-cutting or rotary die-cutting are ready for integration.

Each print, embellishment and finishing module is digitally automated for high uptime, low waste, and repeatability regardless of the operator’s skills.

Quality control is guaranteed by the inclusion of BOBST ACCUCHECK for 100% inline inspection at full speed. This technology checks registration, quality, and colour consistency of digital and flexo print and all embellishments to ensure fault-free production. 

BOBST maintenance automation device on the Digital Printing Unit is also included on all machines for highest productivity and quality requirements, while 1000 mm jumbo unwinders and rewinders with automated roll-lifting system reduce the number of roll changes.

Moreover, there is a single user-friendly interface that controls the whole machine. It can be connected to the Cloud and is open for MIS integration.

Leveraging the flexo experience and recent innovative inkjet developments, BOBST is enhancing its All-in-One, All-Inline portfolio with the new DIGITAL MASTER series.

The DIGITAL MASTER 340 and DIGITAL MASTER 510 will change the way label production is set up. They provide a fully digitalized and automated production line, from printing to embellishment and cutting. The DIGITAL MASTER series is also based on a fully modular and upgradeable architecture.

“With the DIGITAL MASTER series, we want to solve our customers’ challenges as they try to overcome the lack of skilled workforce while moving to industrial productivity and longer run lengths with digital equipment; and to bring more agility and flexibility to the production floor,” said Patrick Graber, Strategic Marketing Manager at BOBST.

The DIGITAL MASTER series will be available in 340 mm and 510 mm print widths in a new design that has been optimized for full modularity and improved operation and servicing.

Like the MASTER DM5, it offers printing, embellishment, and cutting in a single pass, with seamless native integration between the UV inkjet digital engine and the flexo and converting modules.

BOBST launches new All-in-One line up with DIGITAL MASTER 340 and DIGITAL MASTER 510.

The introduction of a 510 mm version adds new opportunities to expand application versatility into larger-sized labels, industrial and chemical markets, wraparound, shrink sleeves, and other special applications. The DIGITAL MASTER 510 provides higher production volume but still only needs one operator to run the press. 

Running at up to 100 m/min in four or six colours plus optional digital white, the DIGITAL MASTER series presses bridge the gap between traditional digital and flexo machines. The line-up stands for flexibility, fast turnaround, and inline end-to-end label production, with high quality and productivity in increasing run lengths.

The modular architecture allows customers to configure the exact machine they need, from a digital-only version to highly customized configuration, integrating all modules available in inline flexo. It also provides the possibility to be upgraded on-site at a later stage.

Flexo modules can be included for priming demanding substrates, high-ink coverage jobs for long print runs to save on digital ink, applications with high white coverage, or for printing Pantone colors.

Available embellishment features include varnishing, tactile and holographic effects, cold foil glue applied, UV lamination, and security printing. For end-to-end label production, fully automated semi-rotary die-cutting or rotary die-cutting are ready for integration.

Each print, embellishment and finishing module is digitally automated for high uptime, low waste, and repeatability regardless of the operator’s skills.

Quality control is guaranteed by the inclusion of BOBST ACCUCHECK for 100% inline inspection at full speed. This technology checks registration, quality, and colour consistency of digital and flexo print and all embellishments to ensure fault-free production. 

BOBST maintenance automation device on the Digital Printing Unit is also included on all machines for highest productivity and quality requirements, while 1000 mm jumbo unwinders and rewinders with automated roll-lifting system reduce the number of roll changes.

Moreover, there is a single user-friendly interface that controls the whole machine. It can be connected to the Cloud and is open for MIS integration.