UV Graphic to unveil the world’s first Flexo Press with AI Technology at Label Expo 2004 at the Noida Expo Centre.
UV Graphics (UVG) is set to launch two cutting-edge presses for the label and flexible packaging sectors at the Labelexpo India 2024 event. Apart from introducing the ground-breaking ULTRAFLEX UFO AI Flexo Printing machine, the company will also launch its EFO 370 press targeted at the growing entry-level converter market.
At the forefront of UV Graphics’ innovations is the ULTRAFLEX UFO AI, a state-of-the-art flexo press designed with the latest technological advancements – driven by an AI-powered interface. The all-new UFO AI offers unparalleled ease of use, significantly improving operational efficiency while reducing the reliance on operator skill. The AI-driven interface allows printers to streamline processes and reduce errors, making it an ideal solution for today’s fast-paced, high-demand market.
The key features of the UFO AI are its 100% inspection linked to an Instant Register system, which positions it as a serious contender against emerging digital equipment, especially in the short-run label and flexible packaging segments. The machine incorporates DUAL SERVO technology, a proven UV Graphics’ technology that boasts over 150 successful installations worldwide over the last seven years. the UFO AI offers reliability, precision, and speed, ensuring that converters can consistently produce highest quality print.
With capabilities to print on a wide range of substrates, including BOPP, IML, PVC, Board, PS, and unsupported labels, the UFO AI delivers an impressive speed of 200 meters per minute and can handle materials ranging from 8 to 450 microns. The press is also designed with an innovative Impression Cylinder, enabling CI-type results at a fraction of the cost of a traditional CI press.
Moreover, the UFO AI integrates UVG’s proprietary Vari-Gap, an adjustable Die Cutting Anvil Cylinder with AI assistance, simplifying die setup and allowing for the fastest production cycles in the market. In addition to its standard features—such as Turn Bar, De-lam Re-lam, and Cold Foil—the UFO AI offers multiple printing options including Rotary or Flat Screen Printing, Gravure, Intaglio, Hot / Cold Foil, Flat Bed Die Cutting and Digital Embellishments, enhancing its versatility and making it suitable for a wide range of applications across both label and flexible packaging sectors. Yet again with the smallest footprint in the industry.
The UFO AI is available in web widths ranging from 370mm to 1050mm with a repeat of 7” to 42” repeats making it suitable for both small, medium, and long-run jobs, allowing converters to optimize their production across multiple verticals.
The EFO 370 is an affordable Servo Press for India’s entry-level converting market
The EFO 370 press targets the growing entry-level converter market of the country and brings servo technology to the masses at an introductory price of just ₹ 99 Lac. Designed for versatility, the EFO 370 is ideal for printing on shrink films and other common substrates, making it a perfect choice for converters looking for a high-quality, affordable servo press to meet the demands of India’s dynamic label industry.
Visitors at Label Expo will get a firsthand experience with Hybrid Printing Technology and see live demonstrations on the Dominator Hybrid Digital developed together with digital printing expert Domino. The Dominator will be printing live in combination with two flexo print stations, digital finishing and die cutting.
Visitors to UV Graphic’s booth (A18, Hall 9) at Labelexpo India will also have the opportunity to see live demonstrations of the USR Slitter,—a machine capable of digital numbering and advanced 100% inspection systems, Pony High Speed Hot Foil Stamping and Die Cutting Press, Automatic Core Cutting Machines, Flat Bed Screen Printing with Digital Foil, The fastest Plate Mounting Systems and Digital Finishing Equipment.
