Soma to show latest version of Optima

The latest version of the Optima flexographic printing press from Soma Engineering will make its debut at drupa 2016. Visitors will get to see a demo (twice daily) of the press featuring five unique solutions for flexo printers. Launched in 2013, the Optima offers a completely different design in flexographic printing presses optimized to run both labelstock paper and film packaging materials. The press bridges the gap between narrow and wide web printing for products such as in-mould and wrap around labels, shrink sleeves, retort pouches and sachets as well as paper sacks, cups and plates. Available in 620 and 820 mm widths in up to eight colors, the Optima is capable of speeds up to 300 metres a minute and features unwind and rewind systems that are located outside the printing unit modules. This variable design allows the option of choosing any unwind/rewind configuration and in-line upstream or downstream printing and converting units such as cold seal or slitting – 1,050 mm and 1,270 mm wide web versions of the Optima model are also…

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