Craig Boxley (L) with Andrew Thomas from Ottimo Digital
Ottimo Digital has actually installed an EFI VUTEk M 3 h hybrid UV LED printer supplied by CMYUK. The new maker replaces an existing EFI VUTEk LX 3 Pro that had reached the end of its functioning life after several years in solution.
The brand-new 3 2 m-wide printer has actually been brought in to raise speed, convenience and manufacturing ability for the Newport-based business’s exhibition and occasions function.
“We’ve seen a big boost in work on both rigid and flexible substratums, all needing quick turn-around times. We intended to enhance our speed, especially when printing onto Foamex, without compromising on quality,” said Craig Boxley, commercial director at Ottimo Digital.
Ottimo has a long background with EFI innovation, having purchased four EFI printers through CMYUK, and selected the VUTEk M 3 h for its equilibrium of speed, top quality and expense, in addition to its ability to expand manufacturing abilities.
The larger vacuum bed has enhanced the variety and quantity of substrates the business can refine, while multi-layer printing has opened up new applications consisting of digital flooring lino and split acrylic job.
“Absolutely nothing is ever a given when purchasing new equipment, however considering our effective background with EFI technology, it’s constantly the starting point we look,” stated Mr Boxley. “We were exceptionally impressed by the M 3 h. It gives us speed, top quality, toughness and convenience of usage.”
According to production supervisor Andrew Thomas, the transition from the outbound LX 3 was uncomplicated, with drivers promptly adjusting to the brand-new system due to resemblances in workflow and device attributes.
“The biggest gain for us is speed, which in turn offers us even more time to concentrate on other jobs in a hectic, quick-turnaround industry,” he stated. “Speed has actually been one of the most visible improvement, enabling us to manage even more work within tighter deadlines and improve total turnaround times.”
Mr Thomas added that enhancements in colour consistency and substrate flexibility were aiding the business bring more complicated and higher-volume applications in-house.
Ottimo Digital has actually collaborated with CMYUK for greater than a years and stated the vendor’s understanding of its business and operational requirements assisted make the investment process simple.
Looking ahead, Mr Boxley said the investment was meant to sustain future development and raising demand for even more intricate wide-format applications.
“This investment shows a clear commitment to development and remaining at the forefront of the market,” he said. “We’re placing ourselves to deal with better volumes, handle more complex job, and keep constantly high requirements as we scale. Eventually, it has to do with future-proofing the business.”