SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 7, 2024 – The eagerly awaited B3 inkjet press, the Jetfire 50, from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has officially entered the demonstration phase at the Print Media Center (PMC) in Wiesloch-Walldorf. The company's foray into industrial digital commercial printing, first announced at drupa 2024 alongside partner Canon, is now becoming a reality.
The Jetfire 50, showcased at the leading industry trade fair, is now ready for customer demonstrations, offering a glimpse into the future of commercial printing. Interested parties can schedule appointments through their local HEIDELBERG sales representatives. The press is designed to handle a wide range of commercial applications in the B3 format, and customers can test their own print jobs on the machine in addition to viewing a variety of pre-prepared samples.
The demonstration also highlights the seamless integration of HEIDELBERG's offset and digital printing systems within a Prinect workflow. This hybrid production model empowers users to significantly enhance their flexibility, efficiency, and profitability in print production. The unified access to the HEIDELBERG ecosystem further amplifies these benefits.
Dr. David Schmedding, Member of the Management Board for Technology & Operations at HEIDELBERG, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are keeping our promises and accelerating the expansion of our digital offerings for commercial printers. Customers can now put the new B3 inkjet press, the Jetfire 50, through its paces at the Print Media Center in Wiesloch-Walldorf. The focus is on the advantages and possibilities of hybrid production in conjunction with our sheetfed offset solutions."
The Jetfire 50 is poised to be a game-changer for print service providers seeking innovative production methods. The B3 sheetfed format combines the flexibility of digital printing with the stability of inkjet technology, tailored for commercial printing. The press delivers industrial performance, flexibility, and reliability. HEIDELBERG is offering the machine with its own service and consumables, and the first installations at customer sites are scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.
The Jetfire 50 represents HEIDELBERG's commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions for the evolving printing industry. By combining the power of digital and offset printing within a streamlined workflow, HEIDELBERG is empowering print service providers to achieve new levels of productivity and profitability.