Swiss printer manufacturer Lüscher-Tschudi has announced its strategic partnership with Caldera, whereby the French print software innovator has developed an OEM version of GrandRIP+ to drive the company’s 3.2m textile printer, the T-REX 320. The combination allows those entering this expanding market achieve quality results across high-speed runs for soft signage and industrial textile applications. Lüscher-Tschudi combines its Swiss reputation for quality manufacturing with an innovative but experienced approach to engineering. The T-REX 320 is built for accuracy, featuring a specially engineered fabric loading and transportation system to avoid banding. Incorporating Konica Minolta 1024i print-heads in a four- or 16-head configuration and available with four or eight colors, this printer can be used with water-based, disperse dye or reactive dye inks and includes an in-line fixation unit and dryer. Caldera’s GrandRIP+ allows users to extract the ultimate power and precision from this strong new challenger in the digital textile market. Native features within the company’s award-winning software include color management functions crucial to top-quality image reproduction onto fabrics, as well as media and ink optimization to help owners avoid consumables waste. For true industrial production of decorative and functional textiles, T-REX 320 owners can upgrade to the newly launched Caldera TextilePro suite to benefit from RGB workflow and pattern options. To take full advantage of T-REX 320’s top production speed of 230sq m/hour – enabled by GrandRIP+ – businesses are encouraged to consider Lüscher-Tschudi’s Quickfix Neo fixation unit. Available in widths between 2.6 and 3.2m, each of which matches the printer’s top speed, the Quickfix Neo brings integrated heat extraction, thermal cutting, variable speeds and excellent thermal stability. Lüscher-Tschudi has led innovation in digital textile printing since 1999, making it a logical partner for Caldera. Both companies are renowned for their partner-based approach to developing solutions for soft signage and industrial textile and are committed to providing a new vision for the market.
More information: http://www.caldera.com