Agfa Secures Four Pinnacle Product Awards for Inkjet Printing Innovations

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Mortsel, Belgium – June 25, 2024 – Agfa, a global leader in inkjet printing solutions, proudly announces that it has received four prestigious Pinnacle Product Awards from the PRINTING United Alliance.

The awards recognize Agfa’s commitment to advancing high-volume print production through innovation, particularly in their Jeti Tauro and Onset Grizzly printers.

These groundbreaking technologies will be showcased for the first time at the upcoming PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas, from September 10-12.

The Pinnacle Product Awards celebrate outstanding products that drive advancements in quality, capability, and productivity within the printing industry.

Arnaud Calleja, Vice-President of Digital Printing Solutions at Agfa, commented on the recognition, stating, “Winning multiple awards once again reinforces Agfa’s position as a forerunner in digital printing technology. Our inkjet solutions empower printing companies globally to broaden their print application scope, enhance efficiency, and reduce print production costs. We prioritize automation, versatility, and low ink consumption in our product development. These awards honor the dedication and hard work of our teams. We are honored to receive this recognition.”

About the Winning Agfa Products

Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS

With a throughput of up to 9,741 ft²/h, outstanding print quality, support for a wide range of media types and sizes, and multiple automation options, the 3.3 m UV LED hybrid Tauro inkjet printer is a game-changer for high-volume display and packaging printing. Agfa continues to enhance its fastest multi-pass printer with two recent upgrades recognized with Pinnacle Awards:

• Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS 7 Colors:

• Recognized in the UV/Latex Hybrid (over $500K) category.

• The addition of light magenta enhances the smoothness of light (pink/red) solid colors and improves transitions in pastel gradient blends.

• These improvements are particularly relevant for markets requiring ultra-high quality, such as the cosmetic industry.

• Achieves additional ink savings using GCR technology.

• Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS with Robots:

• Recognized in the Automation Equipment (Print/Post-Print) category.

• Robotic automation ensures maximum productivity and cost-efficiency.

• The system can consist of either a single robot for loading or unloading media or a dual robot system for full automation.

• Ideal for print service providers handling diverse materials, enabling smooth switching between rigid and roll printing.

Onset Grizzly X HS

The Onset Grizzly printer is designed for 24/7 printing for the display, POP, and sign markets at speeds of up to 15,000 ft/h with a maximum size of 126 x 63 inches. Recognized for quality and productivity enhancements:

• Onset Grizzly X HS with Autoloader:

• Recognized in the Material Handling Equipment category.

• The autoloader, coupled with an unloading robot, offers full automation, reducing labor costs.

• Matches the highest throughput speed of the Grizzly with a six-second cycle time, supporting the printing of up to 4 sheets with thicknesses ranging from 0.1 mm to 50 mm.

• Onset 560 Ink Set (CMYK+W):

• Recognized in the Digital Inks – UV category.

• Boasts explosive color strength and a gamut surpassing the ISO-coated standard.

• Enhances greens, blues, and challenging colors like Pantone 485C on standard matte paper.

• Offers significant quality and productivity enhancements, including improved dot gain control, sharper drop edges, and improved image detail rendering.

• Features ‘Thin Ink’ technology for ink savings up to 22%, along with a white ink system that boosts white-ink job productivity by 40%.

PRINTING United Expo 2024

Agfa has a distinguished history of excellence in inkjet solution development. Since its first submission in 2014, the company has received an impressive number of Pinnacle Product Awards. For more information about Agfa’s award-winning products and its commitment to innovation in inkjet printing solutions, please visit Agfa’s Printing United event page.

About the Pinnacle Product Awards

The Pinnacle Product Awards, presented by the PRINTING United Alliance, honor exceptional products that drive advancements in the printing industry. Products are evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts, and winners are recognized for their contributions in quality, capability, and productivity.

About PRINTING United Alliance

PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the United States. The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education, training, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance.

About Agfa’s Digital Printing Solutions Business Unit

Agfa’s Digital Printing Solutions division drives the adoption of inkjet printing across various industries. It empowers graphic printing and goods-producing industries to become more versatile and efficient through the innovative use of inkjet printing technology.

By analyzing their experiences, needs, and challenges, and actively partnering with them and industry experts, Agfa’s digital printing offering consists of in-house developed and designed high-quality inkjet printers, inks, software, and services, either as an integrated perfectly matched solution or as customized components within a larger production process.

The assortment is best in class in terms of quality, productivity, sustainability, and cost of ownership, with impeccable service across the globe.

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