Scodix E106, debuted at Drupa 2016, goes beta

The Scodix E106 made its debut at Drupa 2016 and was developed specifically to deliver enhancement solutions for folding carton converters who need the 1060x760mm format. Unique combinations of enhancements exclusive to Scodix technology provide clear benefits for folding carton converters to differentiate their offering and boost profit margins. As well as a new standard in registration tolerance that will enable new and more complex enhancement designs.

According to Ajeet Pareek, product head, Scodix, Monotech Systems, the India representative of the company, the Scodix E106 is a game-changer and will transform the packaging industry with superior enhancement solution for the printers. “With new and innovative capabilities, Scodix E106 provides viable, profit-generating opportunities for the folding carton market,” he said.

Pareek said Indian packaging printers were already impressed with the product at Drupa 2016. The Scodix E106 delivers benefit for folding carton and converters to differentiate their offering and boost profit margins. The beta testing is an encouraging step for us as everyone in the industry is waiting for this product to come to Indian market.”

Uri Drori, CEO of Copycenter, said the company, known for state-of-the-art technology, quality standards and consequent customer satisfaction, is keen to add digital enhancement to its workflow. “The versatile Scodix E106 is the perfect addition to our portfolio. The outstanding range of enhancements in a B1 format means we will be able to fulfil all our enhancement jobs on just one platform. Also, working with high profile customers in the beauty category means that shelf appeal is critical to the products we produce. Digital technology will allow us to meet the ever-increasing demand for new applications including versioning and short runs that these products require," Drori said.

Scodix CEO, Roy Porat, added, “We are delighted to be working with Copycenter. We can also announce that a second beta will be installed this summer in Europe.

Porat said printers and converters investing in the Scodix E106 will be able to offer short to medium-run lengths profitably, offer new products, enter new markets and clinch a competitive edge in tough market conditions with value-added services. “At Drupa 2016, we pledged that beta testing would be underway mid-2017 and we are delivering on that promise. This phase takes us a step closer a new standard in packaging enhancement,” he added.

The Scodix E106 press delivers multiple premium quality applications on one platform. These include Scodix FoilT, Scodix SenseT, Scodix SpotT, Scodix Variable Data and Scodix Cast and CureT. Brand owners can create stunning products using foil over foil, adding Scodix Sense effects over foil, or personalising with Scodix Variable Data Sense or Scodix Variable Data Foil - effects that were previously unachievable in this market.

“We were already aware of the high levels of productivity and quality provided by Scodix digital enhancement presses. We just needed the larger format for our folding carton market. With no tooling costs and next to no set-up, it's an undeniably attractive option to replace analogue equipment,” Drori concluded.