Ahaus, Germany – 5 August 2026 – Xsys, a global supplier of integrated solutions for the flexographic printing industry, has announced the launch of the new rotec Core X adapter family, a portfolio of carbon-fiber adapters developed to help flexographic printers maximize print performance, productivity and process stability through press-specific engineering.
This next-generation adapter family is the result of extensive testing conducted in collaboration with leading flexographic press manufacturers. During development, Xsys evaluated more than 40 prototype constructions at OEM technology centers and customer sites. The work confirmed that adapter performance is strongly influenced by the dynamics of the individual press, including vibration behavior, mechanical characteristics, and operating conditions.
Designed around individual press dynamics
These findings led to the development of a two-tier product concept. The rotec Core X Ultra adapter series consists of several press-specific versions designed for selected machine platforms. Each version uses tailored carbon-fiber architecture, and internal constructions developed to optimize stiffness and flexibility, and in turn, work in unison with the dynamic characteristics of the press. The optimized Ultra concept also required lower impression settings, helping contribute to up to 10% longer plate life and overall process stability.
The rotec Core X Pro adapter complements the Ultra range as a high-performance adapter available across all major press platforms. Combining advanced carbon fiber construction with integrated bounce-reduction technology, it offers a balanced solution for printers looking for improved print stability, reduced bounce effects, and strong commercial value.
Validation through OEM collaboration
A key part of the development program was direct testing with OEM partners. “The collaboration with XSYS demonstrated the value of validating adapter development directly on the press,” said Lukas Skalický, R&D manager at Soma. “This approach led to the identification of a Soma-specific version of the rotec Core X Ultra adapter that delivers top print quality and further enhances the performance potential of Soma presses.”
At Comexi, the evaluation program highlighted the performance of the rotec Core X Pro adapter across a broad range of applications. “We were particularly impressed by the Core X Pro adapter,” said Carles Rodríguez i Nieto, BU director Flexographic Printing at Comexi. “It delivered an outstanding balance of print quality, bounce reduction, and economic value, making it a practical solution for many Comexi customers.”
Development of the Core X platform remains ongoing. Xsys continues to work with additional OEM manufacturers to further evaluate adapter behavior on different press architectures and expand the range of press-specific solutions available to flexographic printers.
“Our objective throughout the project was to better understand the interaction between adapter construction and press dynamics,” said Andreas Koch, general manager Sleeves & Adapters at Xsys. “The Core X platform gives printers a more targeted way to select the adapter technology best suited to their production environment and performance expectations.”
The new rotec Core X adapter family is available through Xsys and its global distribution network.
