Domino Printing Sciences, an advanced variable data printing solutions company, and Grafotronic, a specialist in modular digital finishing systems, unveiled a collaborative showcase under the theme ‘We are hybrid’, at Labelexpo Europe 2025.

This live demonstration presented a fully integrated hybrid label printing and finishing solution designed to meet the evolving needs of converters with speed, precision, flexibility, and premium quality.

The setup combined Domino’s N730i Integration Module with Grafotronic’s DCL2 converting and finishing stations, bringing digital printing and high-performance converting together in a streamlined process.

Visitors to the Domino-Grafotronic Hybrid Arena saw the complete process in action – from substrate preparation through to printed and fully finished label rolls – all in a single pass.

The joint hybrid solution includes corona treatment and web cleaning prior to flexo priming, followed by 1200dpi digital label printing using Domino’s N730i print engine. Coating and spot varnish can be applied inline, giving the printed labels a high-end finish, before die-cutting, slitting, and final rewind into two separate label rolls.

“This showcase is a testament to the power of collaboration – combining Domino’s digital printing expertise with Grafotronic’s finishing innovation to create powerful hybrid label printing solutions for our customers,” Domino head of digital products Russell Weller said.

“We are proud to showcase what is possible when ambition meets innovation with our example configuration at Labelexpo. This cutting-edge, modular hybrid printing solution reflects our deep technical expertise – delivering excellent flexibility, efficiency, and print quality.

“Our collaboration is a significant part of Domino’s commitment to ‘doing more’, providing our customers with greater productivity and profitability in label production.”