People&Technology: First Time Presence at LabelExpo Europe 2023 - A Triangular Collaboration with Seiko Instruments and Colorobbia for Innovative Inkjet Solutions

Between the 11th and 14th of September, Brussels Expo will be host to LabelExpo Europe 2023, one of the largest label & packaging events in the world. For the first time, People&Technology, specialists in printhead cleaning and inkjet printing technology, will be exhibiting at this event. Teaming up with Seiko Instruments, a high precision printhead manufacturer, and Colorobbia, an industry leader in the manufacture of pigments and inks, People&Technology aims to introduce real solutions to the inkjet market.

Mr. Agustin Renau, Applicative Technologies & OEM Manager from Colorobbia emphasised the significance of this collaborative venture, stating, “Colorobbia’s role in this partnership is to bring our expertise in pigments and inks to the table. Working alongside People&Technology and Seiko Instruments allows us to innovate more effectively, and to apply our decades-long expertise in ways that will redefine the way the inkjet industry can print."

During the event, Colorobbia will be showcasing an innovative water-based pigment inks project for inkjet applications on various packaging substrates. In this portfolio will be also included a white ink.  This is a groundbreaking inkjet proposal with vibrant color capabilities, sustainability, recyclability, and 0% VOCs, which are essential features for the packaging sector.

People & Technology will present a range of printing machines at their stand, each with unique capabilities:

MACHINE: INKTESTER NG 4C

• Ink Type: Colorobbia CMYK water-based ink

• Printheads: 4 Seiko RC1536A heads

• Showing: Printing on white and kraft cardboard boxes, offering sharpness and vibrancy in colour.

MACHINE: INKTESTER NG 2C

• Ink Type: Colorobbia White water-based ink

• Printheads: 2 Seiko RC1536A heads

• Showing: Printing negative images and simulating primers, a complementary function to the NG 4C model.

MACHINE: DIGITAL INKTESTER + CONTROLLINK REMOTE

• Ink Type: Colorobbia Cyan + Black water-based ink

• Printheads: 2 Seiko RC1536A heads

• Showing: Printing on wooden coasters, adding both aesthetic appeal and durability.

MACHINE: BACKTRACK (bottom-up printer)

• Ink Type: UV ink

• Printheads: 2 Seiko RC1536M heads

Showing: Bottom-up printing on cardboard boxes, special designed for printing coding and marking directly to any kind of substrate, avoiding the label. Special for traceability and very fast speed up to 200 m/min. Capable to print any kind of code; EAN, QR, DATAMATRIX, PDF, POSTAL, ect, and read it after printing, to be sure 100% production will be readable. When asked about the decision to collaborate with Seiko Instruments, Roberto Campos Orgaz, Project Manager at People&Technology, said, "Seiko Instruments is unparalleled in terms of support and flexibility. Their printheads are intuitively designed to make waveform management and adaptation exceptionally straightforward, especially when we're navigating new ink sets, such as the ones we use from Colorobbia."

LabelExpo Europe 2023 is an important event for People&Technology. Starting on the ceramic markt, this event highlights People&Technology’s commitment to offering new and differentiating products into the label & packaging sector, which the team believes has huge potential, as well as the graphic industry & wider inkjet markets.

With a focus on both people and innovation, People&Technology is set to make a lasting impact on the industry. If you want to join us, People&Technology, Seiko Instruments and Colorobbia, we are waiting for you in HALL 5, Booth 9C46.

For more information related to LabelExpo 2023, please follow this link: LabelExpo2023