MPS and Colordyne partner to develop hybrid systems

MPS Systems and Colordyne Technologies have established a strategic partnership to bring the new hybrid printing system to the market, which will debut just in a few days at Labelexpo in Brussels.

MPS EXL-Packaging product line

Both teamed up to work on hybrid printing technology combining UV LED or water-based flexo technology with digital aqueous pigment inkjet technology. The new developments incorporate Colordyne’s digital print engine using Memjet’s DuraLink printhead technology integrated in the MPS EXL-Packaging product line. Thanks to the modular design, it can be configured with any combination of flexo and inkjet technology, and additional machine functionalities tailored to the individual customer.

‘After the successful experience of offering hybrid systems for the narrow web market we strongly believe that the hybrid technology will also be part of the future for the mid web packaging market’, said Atze Bosma, CEO of MPS Systems. ‘As we are very much focused on the total process, we believe in the combination of aqueous Inkjet technology and flexo for the flexible packaging market. Working with Colordyne on the new aqueous pigment inkjet technology provides an additional way for us to deliver the best technologies to our customers.’

‘Both of our companies see an opportunity to expand beyond the narrow web label and tag market,’ said Andy Matter, president of Colordyne Technologies. ‘Working with MPS allows us to deliver complete hybrid systems featuring wider web widths and the capabilities to expand into packaging applications beyond pressure sensitive labels. We look forward to providing customers in new markets the technologies they need to enhance their production capabilities at affordable price-point.’

MPS Systems will be located at stand 11C20 during Labelexpo Europe 2019. The show will take place from September 24 to 27 at the Brussels Expo Center in Brussels, Belgium.