Printing Industries of America (PIA) has recognized Heidelberg’s Primefire 106 with the 2018 InterTech™ Technology Award. With 39 awards, Heidelberg is said to be the most decorated manufacturer in the industry. “The InterTech Technology Awards recognize truly innovative technologies that are expected to have a significant impact on our industry,” said Jim Workman, Vice President for PIA’s Center for Technology and Research. “Even though less than half the entries received awards this year, the judges concluded that the Primefire 106 clearly met the award standard.”
The Primefire 106 is the first commercially available industrial inkjet digital printing system in the 70 x 100 (40”) format designed to achieve high production volumes. Based on the Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 platform, the Primefire gives packaging printers the confidence of over 80% available print uptime, while also integrating seamlessly into offset environments. Thanks to the Primefire’s direct to sheet 7-color imaging registration, the system allows for unique security features to be incorporated, as well as variable content, for anti-counterfeiting packaging designs.
The Primefire offers 1,200 x 1,200 dpi with initial production speeds of 2,500 sheets per hour and is designed to achieve volumes of up to 1.5 million sheets per month. Being a modular platform, the system allows for further speed increases and feature updates without having to replace the press.
