GSE shows new ink management systems at Labelexpo Europe

At Labelexpo Europe 2025, GSE (stand 3A-47) has launched ink dispensing and management software innovations that improve automation and data collection within the label and packaging printing workflow, reducing waste, accelerating response times and supporting smart decision-making. 

The new industrial version of the Colorsat FCS (Formula Checkweigh System) manual ink dispenser offers a robust, space-saving solution for preparing spot colors on an occasional basis. The dispenser calculates and scales ink recipes to the required batch size, guiding the operator through a controlled weighing process for each ink ingredient. The FCS may also be used as a dedicated weighing station for press-return inks, when integrated with a high-volume, automated dispensing and conveyor system, optimizing throughput, avoiding workflow bottlenecks and reducing manual effort at makeready stage.  

At its stand, GSE demonstrates this integration with a Colorsat Solo single-ingredient dispenser, both sharing a common interface and weighing scale. 

The Colorsat Solo is purpose-built for accurate, fast and clean dispensing of single-ingredient inks, such as process colors, transparent whites or special coatings. It draws from storage drums or IBC tanks, and dispenses ink needed for the print job into smaller containers.  

The new Colorsat FCS and Solo dispensers, like all in GSE’s Colorsat program, feature a modular build with exchangeable parts. This allows customization and extendability, to suit application, output requirements, space availability or ink-set used.  

GSE has also introduced Advanced reporting, a new software module that automatically generates ink usage and availability reports. The program is available within GSE Ink manager (GIm), the company’s suite of software tools for streamlining every stage of ink logistics. 

With GSE Ink manager, converters can automate key processes including ink purchasing, inventory control, recipe creation, dispensing, traceability and re-use of press returns. This brings faster, more reliable color matching with less administration and reduced risk of error. 

By integrating with MIS and cloud platforms, GIm provides real-time visibility of ink consumption, stock levels and costs – enabling better planning, reporting and decision-making. Enhanced automation and data-sharing not only cut costs, but also deliver valuable business intelligence. 

GSE is also showing its augmented reality (AR)-powered virtual ink room, with touch pads, allowing visitors to digitally design ink workflows and visualize how these may be integrated within their own operations, overcoming the complexity of spatial constraints and optimizing motion on the production floor.  

‘Ink logistics is about uniting smart hardware with smart data,’ said Maarten Hummelen, marketing director, GSE. ‘With our new Colorsat dispensers and Ink manager software, converters can automate color preparation, gain real-time insight and cut waste – building faster, more sustainable workflows.’ 

GSE presents its ink logistics solutions for label, flexible packaging and paperboard applications under the theme ‘Where ink meets intelligence’, at stand 3-A47.