Durst exhibited at the recent Labelexpo Southeast Asia tradeshow in Bangkok, Thailand, sharing with attendees how its Tau 340 RSC sets the benchmark in productivity and flexibility.  

With print speeds of up to 80m/min for the upgraded version, a native resolution of 1,200dpi by 1,200 dpi and up to 8 colour stations, the Tau 340 RSC enables customers to achieve flexo like productivity in a 24/7 environment.  

It also can be also equipped with the revolutionary Durst Hawk Eye technology to automate print quality. 

The 340 RSC is available in two variants – RSC E and RSCi. The RSC E is Durst’s high spec entry-level variant, while the RSCi is the industrial version that accommodates wider media and can be hybridised with OMET embellishment or finishing.   

The RSCi version is available in printing widths of 338mm, 420mm or 510 mm. The printer can be equipped with the Tau RSC UV inks or with the new Tau RSC LED inks. 

Applications for the machine include variable data, industrials, and speciality packaging. 

Durst Oceania labels and flexible packaging sales manager Graham Blackall said, “We’re seeing major growth in the market now with hybrid machines. The market, from a consumer perspective, is starting to merge between analogue and digital, so a hybrid machine lets customers have the best of both worlds,” he said.  

“Durst is focused on quality, reliability, innovation, and serviceability. The Tau 340 RSC’s hardware and software help customers organise their production workflows to be more efficient and cost effective. There’s a lot of potential for this machine in Thailand as the country is a high-volume and diverse market.”  

Durst Asia business development head Bernard Sun said the company is expanding and growing in the ASEAN region, with more than 90 inkjet units installed across Asia.  

“Our biggest Asian market is Korea – we have over 40 inkjet units installed in the country since 2013. We’re seeing growth in other parts of Asia as well, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Taiwan. There’s also massive growth in A/NZ,” he said.  

“Durst delivers on the entire ecosystem and we are manufacturing not just the technology but also inks and software. This allows customers to deliver a wide range of applications. That’s what we are trying to show this region and at this show.”