Michelman advances primer development for HP Indigo presses

Michelman has expanded its DigiPrime Vision series with a newly developed primer designed to support pressure-sensitive label applications on HP Indigo 6K and 8K Digital Presses.

The primer has been engineered to enhance operational flexibility and demonstrates improved runnability, a broader operating window and simplified maintenance while maintaining the trusted substrate compatibility and performance standards of the DigiPrime family.

'Our development efforts have focused on delivering a primer that aligns with the practical demands of press operators and converters,' explained Lisa DiGate, vice president of global digital printing at Michelman. 'We're looking forward to engaging with customers through expanded field trials to validate performance across diverse production environments.'

Michelman's portfolio of water-based, PFAS-free primers supports a wide range of HP Indigo Digital Presses, from the 6K to the 200K and V12. Like its predecessors, the new primer is designed with sustainability and compliance in mind, including suitability for food contact applications and compatibility with recycling processes.

'Michelman's continued investment in primer development strengthens our long-standing collaboration,' noted Regina Guslitzer-Okner, head of supplies, applications and sustainability at HP Indigo. 'This new offering empowers our customers to explore new application spaces with confidence and efficiency.