A new entrant to the digital label production market, Eco3, has launched a family of UV inkjet label presses, named ELIO.

According to the company, Eco3 brings a fresh perspective to label production, helping converters respond to growing demand for shorter runs, increased SKU proliferation, personalisation and faster turnaround times.

Christian Tebroke, CEO of Eco3, said: “Converters do not need more technology for the sake of technology. They need a partner that helps them serve customers, run efficiently and generate profitable growth. That is the philosophy behind ELIO: delivering the capabilities they need in a solution that combines performance, flexibility and investment efficiency.”

The ELIO portfolio is available in three configurations, allowing converters to select the level of digital capability that best matches their production strategy and business objectives.

ELIO Essenza is the company’s entry-level offering with print speeds of up to 50m/min, six colour channels, and a resolution up to 600 × 1200dpi.

For converters seeking higher productivity and enhanced print quality, ELIO Forma provides the capability to print at speeds of up to 80 m/min with a native 1200 × 1200 dpi resolution. The platform supports CMYK plus extended colour gamut options – orange, green, violet and white, supported by LED curing.

For converters looking to combine the advantages of digital and conventional flexo printing, ELIO Hybrid offers a customised platform integrating digital UV inkjet and conventional flexographic printing technologies in a single production environment.

Across the entire product family, ELIO uses Kyocera technology. According to the company these machines provide a production ecosystem that combines proven hardware, ELIO inks, APOGEE Digital workflow software and Eco3’s pre- and post-sales support. Together, these elements provide converters with an integrated solution for efficient, reliable and profitable label production.

“While ELIO marks Eco3’s entry into digital label printing, it builds on decades of experience serving the printing industry,” said Iris Bogunovic, product manager digital label printing at Eco3. “We believe converters need more than specifications alone. They need a solution that combines reliable performance, efficient workflow, expert support and attractive economics. That is what ELIO is designed to deliver.”