#Digital Printing

2022-04-07

Durst Group expands Alpha Series into a versatile and sustainable multi-function printing system

Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, is expanding its Durst Alpha Series digital textile presses into a versatile and sustainable multi-function printing system with an additional range of applications.

"We started out developing the Durst Alpha Series as a multi-pass digital printing system for industrial textile production," said Stefan Kappaun, Segment Manager Textile Printing & EVP Inks and Fluids, Durst Group. "With the continuous development of our pigment ink system, we have now opened up new and further application possibilities while automating the printing process into an economical and sustainable one-step process. By integrating the Durst Alpha Series into our own end-to-end Durst Software & Solutions architecture, we are opening up new business areas and market opportunities for our customers beyond pure textile printing."

The background to this is the transformation in digital textile printing, where small- and medium-volume presses have previously been used to complement traditional processes in production. The emancipation from a pure contract printing unit to a central element of new, digital business models, goes hand in hand with the integration of printing systems into e-commerce and web-to-print solutions to offer automated ordering and production processes online for end customers.

In addition to complete digitization, Durst Alpha printing systems with their pigment ink technology now offer an extended range of applications, enabling cost-efficient and sustainable printing of fashion and home textiles as well as, for example, industrial wallpaper printing and many other creative products.

Automation is the key for print service providers to produce economically from batch size one. In addition, Durst Alpha digital printing systems serve the increased demand for ecological products by reducing energy and water consumption by at least 50% and material waste by up to 80% compared to traditional production processes.

At the first in-house event in a planned series of events, Durst Group used customer examples to present the use of Durst Alpha printing systems in these new business areas. It offered hands-on workshops on material composition, pre-and post-treatment processes and color consistency to achieve the best print quality on the different materials and various applications.

With the Durst Alpha Series, Durst Group offers industrial production machines, reactive and pigment ink systems, material expertise as well as software for e-commerce and workflow from a single source, not only to serve textile experts but also to enable "textile newcomers" and print service providers with the desire to expand their product portfolio to enter this growing market efficiently.

More information on the Durst Alpha Series and the in-house event can be found at the following email address: textile@durst-group.com.

Durst Como is born

The Durst Group, a leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, is setting another milestone in the digital textile industry: the merger with Aleph SrL is entering its final phase. With legal completion expected by the end of 2025, Aleph will be fully integrated into the Durst Group, and Durst Como will emerge as a new center of excellence for digital textile printing.

Durst Group strengthens its strategic focus on sustainable digital printing solutions with acquisition of Aleph SrL

Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production solutions, has acquired Aleph SrL, a pioneer in sustainable digital solutions for textiles and interior and exterior decorations. With this strategic move, Durst Group further enhances its position in water-based and sustainable printing technologies. For Durst Group, the acquisition also serves as a bridge to Como, Italy, the center for textile design and high-quality applications.

Durst Group shines at Printing United Awards with a total of eight accolades

The Durst Group, a worldwide leading company in digital printing and production technologies, has achieved yet another milestone. It has triumphed in seven categories at the Printing United Awards, the most prestigious prize in the American printing industry. The recognition comes for its pioneering innovations in large format printing (LFP), packaging, automation, and software solutions.

Epson launches SureColor G9000: high-production Direct-To-Film printer delivering greater productivity and reliability

Epson today announces the launch of the SureColor G9000, a new high-production Direct-To-Film (DTFilm) printer designed to meet growing global demand for flexible and efficient textile transfer printing. Expanding Epson’s DTFilm line-up alongside the SC-G6000, the SC-G9000 introduces enhanced speed, reliability and ease of maintenance for commercial garment decorators and textile producers.

Mimaki upgrades TS330 series for vibrant and seamless dye sublimation printing

The TS330 Series now provides users with an extended colour gamut, offering the flexibility to serve different markets profitably from one solution – from fashion to décor to signage – with improved colour vibrancy, fidelity and accuracy. Mimaki also introduces a larger solution to the TS330 Series, the TS330-1800, able to accommodate single-piece, wide textile fabrics, ideal for larger home décor applications.

Sustainable, lightweight, and sound absorbing: Polyester-based front trunk solution for BEVs

As car manufacturers look to further reduce their carbon footprint, Autoneum has developed an innovative front trunk solution for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), made entirely from polyester-based textile. The Ultra-Silent Frunk offers significant weight reduction, improved acoustic and thermal insulation, and uses up to 70 percent recycled material, supporting sustainable and efficient vehicle design. Autoneum, global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, has already received orders for the new frunk from three major OEMs in Asia and Europe to be built in three BEV models. Series production for two BEVs has been underway in China and Germany since last year.

Modern testing methods for raw cotton

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen will take place from 25 to 27 March 2026 at the Bremen Parliament. This conference has traditionally stood for in-depth expertise and international exchange. The program will focus on technical innovations, market trends, and regulatory frameworks across the entire value chain – from agriculture to the circular economy. With high-profile speakers, the conference is regarded as the key meeting point for the global cotton industry. Today’s focus: Cotton quality and testing methods.

Rieter responds to higher raw material prices

Global political and economic developments have been leading to rising raw material and energy costs for some time. The textile machinery industry is also affected by this trend. Rieter machines and components consist to a large extent of steel, copper, aluminum and electronics. These materials in particular have seen higher demand and higher prices in recent months.