Innovations "Made in Germany" for modern packaging printing
At Interpack 2023, REA will present its new developments and provide insights into the performance of its Industry 4.0-capable portfolio at its largest REA booth to date - in line with the motto "Print - Apply - Verify".
Darmstadt-based marking and coding specialist REA Elektronik GmbH is presenting an expanded product portfolio with numerous innovations at Interpack 2023.
Mühltal, March 6, 2023 - REA Elektronik GmbH develops and manufactures one of the world's most powerful and high-quality product ranges for packaging and direct product printing. The company has also built up an excellent national and international reputation in the field of optical measurement technology for machine-readable codes and customer-specific label applicators and is growing at an impressive pace. At Interpack 2023 , the specialist from southern Hesse will be presenting its new developments and providing insights into the performance of its Industry 4.0-capable portfolio at its largest trade fair stand to date - in line with the motto "Print - Apply - Verify".
REA JET UP - Faster. Higher. Further. More innovative. Better.
With the REA JET UP, REA presents a completely newly developed direct printing system based on piezo technology and thus an interesting alternative to the glued label. UP stands for "Universal Print". This is already an indication that this system can do much more than previous representatives of this type, which only worked on open-pored surfaces such as paper, cardboard and wood. REA has specifically developed and patented innovative ink formulations with high drying speeds for the direct printing of high-resolution content on smooth surfaces, such as painted and varnished surfaces. A completely new ink supply unit as well as classic oil inks and UV-curing inks expand the spectrum of the new UP. With a print height of 108.4 mm, a maximum print resolution of 360 dpi (vertical), 1,500 dpi (horizontal), a tripling of the previously known speed potential and an ideal print distance of 3 mm, an impressively innovative system enriches the future REA portfolio.
High resolution contact-free printing. A new product generation is launched: REA JET HR 2.0 - making the tried and tested better
With the REA JET HR high resolution printing product family, REA has had the world's most powerful HP-based printing system on the market for years. The decisive features: It works completely service and maintenance-free and with high resolution. For smooth and absorbent materials and for printing machine-readable codes, this technology is increasingly the first choice where variable shelf-life, batch information and codes have to be printed in a process-reliable manner, sometimes at breakneck speed.
REA is now presenting the REA JET HR 2.0 print heads of this guarantor of success, which have been significantly improved in many details. The new generation has a much more compact design and is therefore even more integration-friendly and flexible. A really clever, innovative design helps the operating personnel to avoid unintentionally damaging the nozzle foils of the valuable HP cartridges during insertion and removal. Data and power are supplied via an Ethernet hybrid cable.
A new, extremely high-quality TITAN Touch Controller is also being launched at Interpack: it is operated entirely via the easy-to-read, 10.1-inch display, without buttons or knobs and exclusively by touching the screen. Operators can even leave their gloves on when controlling their coding and marking systems via the modern, tile-based user interface. The touch-based controller can be used to control various REA printing technologies, such as up to four HR 2.0 print heads or multiple DOD print heads with up to 1024 nozzles.
REA LABEL ColorJet 2: 1 to 1 full color label printer - inexpensive, flexible and versatile
As a compact color label printer, the new REA LABEL ColorJet 2 is a cost-effective alternative for small and medium print volumes and comes in three versions. The basis is the standard model REA LABEL ColorJet 2S: It prints small and medium quantities of labels in full color, individually or in series, with a print width of up to 210 mm and in the highest resolution of up to 1,200 dpi. Users can choose between dye ink, pigmented or nanopigmented ink for the label material, from matt paper to high-gloss PET foil - depending on the type of ink selected. Printer setup is only required to a limited extent, as the labels are automatically fed in, their dimensions read and displayed.
With the standard REA LABEL ColorJet 2S model, the label can be removed manually using a tear-off edge, while the REA LABEL ColorJet 2C with circular knife cuts labels individually or after a print job.
The REA LABEL ColorJet 2P offers a unique selling point: it can print and dispense labels 1 to 1 in full color. The backing paper is rewound by an external rewinder. This system can be used, for example, for manual workstations or fully automated applications in applicator mode or robot systems. It has a flexible PLC I/O interface.
With its compact design and robust, powder-coated housing, the REA LABEL ColorJet 2 is the right choice for industrial use in production, logistics, automation and wherever high-quality color labels have to be available "on demand". In addition, the majority of its individually replaceable components are made of recyclable material.
Flexible code verification with the REA VeriMax Mobile
The new REA VeriMax Mobile is designed for mobile use in production, laboratories, incoming goods and quality assurance. The offline verification system comes with its own tablet PC and verifies the quality of 1D and 2D Codes in accordance with international standards, GS1 and other specifications to ensure high first-pass reading rates. By maintaining high code quality and eliminating incorrect code content, the REA VeriMax Mobile can make a significant contribution to reducing costs.
The experts at REA Elektronik are also prepared for future requirements - such as the 2D Code ("GS1 Digital Link" or "GS1 Data Matrix"), which is currently also being discussed as "2D in Retail": In the medium term, it is set to replace the 1D Code EAN and be the "gateway" to a wide range of information - for logistics, payment processes, traceability or customer information. As a GS1 Solution Partner, REA can support companies with know-how and solutions during the changeover.
Experience the whole world of marking and code verification solutions from REA Elektronik from May 4 to 10, 2023 at Interpack in Duesseldorf: Hall 8B, Stand C17.
