The Labelexpo Europe 2023 Automation Arena is demonstrating a full ‘lights out’ production workflow from file creation to digital printing, converting and inspection.
The participants are CERM, Esko, Xeikon, KUHNAST ,Grafotronic and Fedrigoni Self-Adhesive. As well as automated setup and inspection of both printing and converting processes, the CERM MIS will collect real-time information via a Cloud portal which visitors can monitor on their smart devices. CERM will demonstrate printing of closing labels on each roll on the turret rewinder.
Equipment on the stand includes the Esko Automation Engine prepress software; a Xeikon TX500 digital press with KUHNAST inline digital metallization module; Grafotronic DCL2 converter with new IQ workflow automation and fully automatic turret; Esko AVT 100% automated print inspection system; and Boon-tech Velox automatic core cutter. The labels will be printed on RE-PLAY NATURE WHITE WS FSC, a sustainable media by Fedrigoni Self-Adhesive.