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It has been three years since the last Labelexpo show so there was much to catch up on, and a clutch of world firsts greeted the 13,500 Americas 2022 show attendees. This Labelexpo in many ways represented a turning point in the relationship between flexo and digital printing. Up to now, digital has been seen mainly as a way for converters to offload their short-run work,

Durst has opened a new HQ and customer demo centre for the European operation of its US subsidiary Vanquard Digital Printing Systems Corp.

Vanguard Europe, a subsidiary of Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA, has set its sights on becoming a leader in the digital flatbed and UV production entry- and mid-level markets by replicating sales successes of its parent company. Since it was set up less than a year ago, more than 25 installations have already taken place across Europe.

The label and packaging industry has been waiting for the return of the leading show in South Asia to explore the future of labels and reunite the industry. This year’s event is packed with more new technology than ever before and is an unmissable opportunity to experience the latest launches from leading industry names including Avery Dennison, BST, GEW HP, Konica Minolta,

Durst is showcasing two printers from its Tau RSC portfolio. First, the Durst Tau RSCi, is running on booth 3105. It is designed for an industrial level of productivity. In addition, the company is showcasing the Durst Tau 330 RSC E in booth 3123. The RSC E is fully upgradeable. The RSC line is equipped with native 1,200 DPI resolution. All Durst printers come fully equipped

The combination of P5 technology and full software suite ensures booth visitors a truly revolutionary “ecosystem” experience.

The winners of this year's Durst’s RSC Label Master Awards were officially revealed for the first time during Labelexpo Americas in Chicago from 13-15 September.

Martin Leitner, Durst’s product manager for Label & Flexible Packaging, said: 'The Tau RSC is a true game changer for us as a company and for all our customers. With that in mind, we challenged them to take part in the Durst RSC Label Masters awards. There were an impressive number of entries.

Durst showcased two printers from its Tau RSC portfolio, which were presented during numerous live demos. The Durst Tau RSCi is designed for an industrial level of productivity to offer high quality economically. Available in 330-, 420- or 510-mm widths, the press features printing speeds up to 100m/min. The printer can now be equipped with the new double white feature,

Wolfgang Knotz holds a degree in industrial and mechanical engineering with a focus on production engineering. After joining Durst Austria in 2013, he took over as the head of the assembly and, shortly after that, as head of the general production. Since 2016, he has been responsible for optimizing digital printing systems as head of the development department in Lienz. In