Durst has unveiled its fifth generation Alpha printing systems. They feature improvements in material handling, efficiency and material diversity. The technology platform offers sustainable, flexible and scalable solutions for every application, even enabling waterless one-step production with the new Durst advanced digital pigment ink.

The Alpha Series 5 printers, including dual roll, are all equipped with the new Durst workflow print and the monitoring tool Durst analytics to become a production unit from day one. To integrate e-commerce businesses, Durst offers a scalable solution with Durst smart shop. Backed by consultancy and seamless integration provided through Durst professional services, the new workflow software give users access to key functions in production such as color management and RIP. Expansion modules are integrated with the printing system to create a production process from pixel to output. The Alpha 190 / 330 Series 5 with SuperMultipass provides 30 per cent better performance than comparable systems. This next generation of high performance printing systems integrates new technologies in the print heads, inks, drying units and in the interaction of software. The Alpha Series 5 can also have a patented SwiftJet pretreatment system positioned upstream of the Alpha printer. Digital pretreatment is particularly valuable for short-run and fast-turnaround jobs.