Kurz unveils its latest print technologies at drupa 2024

With the aim of redefining digital print embellishment, Leonhard Kurz will offer visitors to drupa a comprehensive experience with live demonstrations, expert insights, and interactive exhibits from May 28 to June 7, 2024. The DM-Maxliner 3D, DM-Maxliner 2D and DM-Smartliner machines will be presented as special highlights. As a pioneer in the field of thin-film technology and digital finishing machines, KURZ will be showcasing perfectly coordinated machines and consumables.

The DM-Maxliner 3D uses the innovative ‘3D Inkjet on Substrate’ technology for a particularly high-quality digital 3D embellishment. This enables high-precision application of digital metallization and UV spot and relief coatings, creating amazing tactile effects with a brilliant gloss. Production speeds of up to 5,100 sheets/hour (B2) and 4,000 sheets/hour (B1) enable printers to outpace the competition with industry-leading performance. From packaging and commercial printing to web-to-print, this press offers unparalleled single-pass efficiency and industrial high-speed performance.

Alongside the DM-Maxliner 3D, Kurz is presenting another highly innovative highlight for sheet-fed printing from Kurz Digital Embellishment Solutions that will redefine the landscape of digital embellishment. The DM-Smartliner also sets new standards in the digital embellishment market. Its innovative and easy-to-use ‘Transfer on Toner’ technology is responsible for this. This enables unparalleled user-friendliness and opens up new dimensions in digital metallization. With the DM-Smartliner, users can carry out high-quality digital metallization without having to rely on complex processes or specialist knowledge. The application process is divided into three simple steps, consisting of printing the design, metallization with the DM-Smartiner, and optional overprinting.

Trade fair appearance with strong partners Kurz’s presence at the trade fair impressively demonstrates the Group’s in-depth expertise in machine manufacturing. An example is the DM-Maxliner 3D, which was developed by Steinemann DPE. Kurz subsidiary MPRINT will also be presenting a completely new machine design for ultra-compact 4C digital printing, which can be used flexibly in sheet-fed and narrow-web printing. The turnkey solution, which can be integrated into new or existing press systems, improves productivity and efficiency. Finally, it produces less waste than conventional solutions. Also, the Kurz subsidiary Hinderer + Mühlich (H+M) will be presenting the latest developments in the field of embossing tools. H+M will be presenting various samples that have been specially created for drupa and show the fascination of tactile effects in hot stamping, blind embossing, and pressure-supported embossing. In addition, new effects in micro and nano embossing will be presented.