MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Delphax
Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets:DLPX.PK), a global provider of
high-speed digital printing equipment, announced today that it
will introduce its new elan™
series digital color print systems powered by Memjet technologies
at the drupa 2012 international trade show May 3-16 in Dusseldorf,
Germany.
elan brings to the commercial/industrial printing
market a transformational advance in imaging technology in a robust
sheet-fed print system offering production speeds up to 500
impressions per minute in full color and 1600 dpi print quality on
a wide range of substrates and sheet sizes.
"We are introducing a game-changing print system at drupa," said
Dieter Schilling, president and
chief executive officer of Delphax. "elan
represents an entirely new category of digital print technology and
is our response to growing customer demand for more efficient,
versatile and affordable color printing equipment.
"We have developed a revolutionary sheet-fed transport
technology and integrated this with multiple Memjet printheads to
provide a unique high-resolution, high-quality and high-speed
inkjet printing system. Developed, engineered and
manufactured by Delphax, this system offers an unprecedented
combination of speed, versatility, affordability and high quality
for color sheet-fed inkjet production. There is nothing approaching
this performance in the market today."
A pioneer in digital print production, Delphax brings over 30
years of experience in sheet-fed printing innovation to the
creation of elan, a commercial class platform
exploiting the stunning color-reproduction capability of Memjet's
scalable high-speed inkjet technology. Each Memjet printhead
lays down 1600 dpi color graphics by delivering up to 700 million
drops of ink per second with more than 70,000 ink nozzles on a
single printhead.
As a multi-application system, elan is expected to
have multi-market appeal. By providing fast turnaround and
short set-up time between jobs, the system promises to be ideal for
commercial print-on-demand applications in direct mail, transpromo
and billing, book and manual publishing or security printing.
elan is designed for an extremely wide range of
applications requiring high quality results, whether text or
images, in full color.
"The addition of high-speed color capability is an exciting and
essential strategic advance for Delphax," Schilling said.
"It's what customers have been asking for and represents our
opportunity to remain in the forefront of digital printing
technology in the years ahead. Digital color is a segment of
the printing market that has grown despite the recession and
social-media-driven declines within the printing industry. It
is projected to gain steadily in share of revenues from equipment,
supplies and services.
"In over three decades of serving the printing industry, Delphax
has created a global presence and captured the largest worldwide
market share in check-printing applications. We have
developed industry-leading paper-path designs, the world's fastest
toner-based monochrome sheet-fed and roll-fed presses and a
reputation for unexcelled customer service and support. In
short, we have built a solid foundation for the kind of innovation
represented in elan—and we are excited about the
opportunity to demonstrate the breakthrough potential of this
system at drupa."
Held every four years, drupa is the largest and most prominent
printing equipment exhibition in the world--the preeminent showcase
for the newest trends and technologies in the graphic arts
industry. elan will be presented to the
industry in the Delphax exhibit located in Hall 8b, stand C10.
About Delphax Technologies Inc.
Delphax Technologies Inc. is a global leader in the design,
manufacture and delivery of advanced digital print production
systems. For more than 30 years, Delphax has pioneered high-speed
digital imaging innovations that improve throughput and enhance
efficiencies for publishers, direct marketers and other commercial
print customers where cost and quality are important. The Delphax
portfolio includes specialized full color inkjet or monochrome
inkjet and toner technologies that are ideal for a wide range of
applications over a broad spectrum of substrates from ultra
lightweight paper to heavy stock in both roll-fed and cut-sheet
print environments. Delphax is headquartered in Minneapolis, with subsidiaries in Canada, the United
Kingdom and France. The
company's common stock is currently quoted over the counter under
the symbol DLPX.PK. Additional information is available on the
company's website at www.delphax.com.
About Memjet
Memjet is the global leader in color printing technologies that
provide remarkable speeds and affordability. The company supplies
technologies and components to OEM partners across the printing
industry. Memjet maintains its corporate office in San Diego, and has offices in Dublin, Sydney, Taipei, Singapore and Boise,
Idaho. The company is privately held. For more information,
please visit www.memjet.com or follow us on Twitter @memjet.
SOURCE Delphax Technologies Inc.