IST METZ has introduced the LEDcure NX, a water-cooled LED UV system for industrial applications. The system offers consistently high curing quality, reduces energy consumption and operating costs, and supports the sustainable optimization of production processes. Due to its modular design, and intelligent process control, it can be flexibly integrated into existing systems, the company stated in a press release.
The system is designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable, process stable, and energy-efficient solutions in printing and coating applications.
The LEDcure NX is based on water-cooled LED UV technology and achieves an efficiency of 48% at a maximum electrical power of 79 W/cm, which is above the typical efficiency level of standard LED UV systems. The optimised radiation characteristics guarantee uniform, reproducible curing results while reducing energy consumption and thermal stress on the substrates.
The modular design of the LEDcure NX allows flexible integration into new and existing production lines. Water cooling ensures a constant operating temperature, which increases the service life of the LEDs and minimizes thermally induced process deviations. This contributes to increased plant availability and reduced downtime, which has a direct impact on overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) for industrial users.
A key advantage of the LEDcure NX is the reduction in operating costs over its entire life cycle. Its high energy efficiency results in lower power consumption and reduces CO₂ emissions during operation – a significant contribution to sustainable production. Water cooling also supports integration into demanding production environments where thermal stability and resource conservation are essential.
For intelligent and efficient process control, the LEDcure NX LED UV system can be combined with IST METZ’s innovative SMARTcure technology. This AI-supported control system analyses production parameters in real time, automatically adjusts the LED output, and optimises energy consumption in line with current requirements. This not only saves energy and resources, but also ensures precise, consistently high curing quality.
The LEDcure NX provides our customers with an LED UV solution that sets new standards in efficiency and future-proofing. Combining high performance, modular design and intelligent process control, the system helps industrial users to optimize their production processes in a sustainable manner while reducing costs.
Thanks to its robust, water-cooled design and the possibility of integration into existing production environments, the LEDcure NX is suitable for a wide range of industrial applications – from narrow web printing processes to demanding coating and curing processes in industry. The durable LED UV technology, coupled with a warranty of up to 10 years, provides planning security and contributes to long-term investment security.
