Inkjet continues to make advances in every niche of printing. Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberg has announced the global commercial availability of its new matte finishing technology for the Gallus One digital inkjet press, named Gallus MatteJet.
Premium inkjet-printed labels with matte: Gallus MatteJet makes it easy and cost-effective
Claimed as a world first, this innovative technology allows converters to produce profitable digital labels inline with a high-end matte finish at the touch of a button and is set to boost digital adoption in the growing wine label segment.
Initially unveiled as a research breakthrough at Labelexpo Americas 2024, Gallus says that strong market demand led the company to fast-track the development of Gallus MatteJet. Achieving a 'premium look' by removing the traditional digitally-printed gloss finish, Gallus MatteJet paves the way for broader use in high-end segments like wine and spirits, where brands demand a sophisticated, premium matte finish.
Dario Urbinati, CEO, Gallus Group says: “Until now, matte finishing for digital inkjet has only been achievable through the addition of integrated flexo units or post-processing equipment to utilize matte coatings - adding time, complexity and cost. Now, by eliminating the need for these types of varnishes, customers can unlock various efficiencies, while retaining the surface texture of their desired substrate.
“Three years ago, with the launch of the Gallus One, we addressed the total cost of ownership (TCO) barrier to profitable digital labels. With MatteJet, we’ve taken this concept further, bringing all the advantages of digitally printed matte labels to premium brands - including short runs, reduced inventory, enhanced sustainability, personalization, and on-demand printing.”
The Gallus One digital inkjet label press from Heidelberg
Urbinati continues: “These strategic developments demonstrate our commitment to closing the gap between the vast promise of digital technologies and the current reality for businesses across our industry. Making the embrace of digital solutions an accessible and profitable path for more converters and further supporting the drive toward ‘smart, connected, printing’, this innovation effectively completes the circle for premium digital labels.”
Gallus MatteJet is designed to integrate effortlessly with the Gallus One, the company’s flagship digital label press. The new innovation can now be incorporated into both the 340 mm printing width and the newly-expanded 430 mm web width.
Furthermore, this new addition to Gallus’ ecosystem strengthens the future of ‘smart, connected printing’ by embracing the shift toward new digital technological advancements and reinventing processes across multiple areas in the printing industry.
Gallus MatteJet also represents the latest innovation from the Gallus Experience Center, launched two years ago as an industry touchpoint to foster innovation through collaboration.
