Shanghai Tex 2017, trade fair will unleash the latest digital printing technology and application under the customisation trend, besides potential to move towards Industry 4.0 with a focus on short production cycle, low volume and on-demand product. Due to high precision, flexibility and energy efficiency, digital printing has invoked much interest.
Following its popularity from the last edition, the digital printing machinery zone will expand to cover three halls at ShanghaiTex 2017, and has received substantial support from renowned exhibitors such as Zimmer, Mimaki, Konica Minolta, Durst, Epson, MS Specialty, EFI Reggiani, Toshin, Meijia, SPG Prints, Fujifilm, Atexco and Human Digital.
Shanghai Mimaki Trading will introduce its Belt-Type Direct-to-Textile Inkjet Printer “Tiger-1800Bâ€, which features 16 print heads and a flexible droplet print mode selection. Extensive optional units are also available for accommodating various applications, while the large-sized ink tank (10 kilogram) ensures cost-effective print operation. It also comes with a high-performance software RIP and “TxLink3 Standardâ€, which offers powerful colour replacement functions to represent desired colours.
Epson (China) will showcase its large format printer Epson SureColor F7280. With widths up to 64-inches, Surecolor F7280 comes with Epson’s exclusive PrecisionCore TFP print head and an integrated roll-to-roll media support system with high accuracy winding, which ensure its high performance. The use of Epson’s latest dye-sublimation ink technology – EpsonUltraChrome DS with High Density Black also offers a low total cost of ownership.
With an exhibition area of more than 100,000 square metres, ShanghaiTex 2017 expects the participation of over 1,200 exhibitors and over 50,000 professional buyers for commercial exchange. The shows’ display on the latest digital printing equipment and technologies will help industry players to transform their businesses and unlock their potential.
With the technology development over the past few years, the applications of digital printing have extended and are no longer limited to fashion and garment. Digital prints are also found in shoe upper design, luggage, home textiles, car interiors and accessories. During the show period, the organiser will host a seminar the “Latest Digital Printing Trendsâ€, where experts will cover the wide applications of digital printing, and discuss topics regarding customisation and sustainable solutions. The organiser will also collaborate with Intech Digital Technology for onsite display and activity, where visitors will be able to learn more about the use of digital printing on denim.
ShanghaiTex 2017 trade fair to be held from 27 to 30 November 2017 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China
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