SPOT ON – A Four-Part Series by Agfa
Earlier this year, Frazer Chesterman recorded a four-part series at Agfa’s headquarters in Belgium, diving deep into their innovative inkjet approach.
If you haven’t watched the series yet, now is the perfect time to catch up!
The title "SPOT ON" refers to Agfa’s commitment to ensure consistency, reliability, and stability in delivering top-notch print output with maximum uptime. Each episode explores a different aspect of this approach, covering crucial factors such as print solution design, application tuning, workflow optimization, and consumable formulation. The series provides valuable insights into how Agfa consistently delivers superior print output, thus providing maximum value for print service providers and industries.
In episode 1, Dieter Jancart, Manager High-End Printing Systems – unveils part of the secret behind Agfa's cutting-edge inkjet technology. Discover how Agfa’s meticulously aligned combination of wide-format printers, inks, advanced workflow software, and unparalleled service creates an efficient, reliable print production experience. Find out Agfa’s approach to automating the printing process, and gain an insight into how innovative software not only boosts image quality and productivity but also drastically cuts ink consumption.
In episode 2, Featuring Koen Steert, Head of Inkjet Product Management & Applications, Geert Drossaert, Application Equipment Manager, and Tom Cloots, Director Industrial Inkjet at Agfa, the episode explores how the application team supports field experts globally and plays a pivotal role in testing and validating new inkjet printing solutions, making sure all elements are tuned to the final print product for full customer satisfaction.
In episode 3, Rita Torfs, Product Manager for Packaging, explores Agfa's commitment to developing water-based inks as a safe and eco-friendly solution, and highlights how Agfa’s ink experts master issues related to print quality and consistency, as well as substrate and print head compatibility. Join Rita for an insightful journey into the suitability of water-based inks for diverse applications, including textiles, laminates, and packaging, and into the many advantages of printing with Agfa’s water-based inks.
In episode 4, Marc Graindourze, Business Manager for Industrial Inks at Agfa, discusses UV inks. Marc explains how Agfa's investment in in-house development ensures high-quality inks with excellent jetting reliability and long shelf life. The discussion highlights the versatility of UV inks, suitable for both rigid and flexible substrates, and their cost-efficiency. Marc also touches on the future of UV inks for various industrial applications, emphasizing their flexibility.
Enjoy the SPOT ON series.