SEI Laser introduces PaperOne for digital finishing and converting

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PaperOne is the latest generation of a new modular platform for digital finishing and converting, featuring laser technology. Developed by SEI Laser in close collaboration with HP Indigo, PaperOne can handle complex die cutting and finishing of packaging, greeting cards, books, leaflets, posters, and envelopes, at maximum speeds, with top quality and extreme accuracy. The device will be launched at drupa (SEI Laser: booth hall, stand 12 D23, and HP in hall 17).

PaperOne can process up to 2500 sheets per hour and has an automatic pallet loading and unloading system. Its fast, accurate feeder can handle sizes of up to 53 x 75 cm, and thicknesses from 150 μm to 600 μm. It consistently die cuts, micro perforates, pierces, engraves and marks paper, corrugated board and adhesive- oated stocks as well as PP, BOPP and PET.

As a perfect match for the HP Indigo 10000, 12000 and 30000, the advanced functionality of PaperOne will be demonstrated with an HP Indigo digital press at drupa. The device can be connected by conveyor directly to an HP press, so the sheets feed directly. Sheets can either be pile fed, or the two machines can be linked together. Automatic, loading, unloading, and auto setting eliminate the need for an operator.

Of particular value to carton converters, PaperOne can be configured with three different wattage lasers, essentially doubling productivity and providing added redundancy and greater line speed.

It also addresses prior challenges involving creasing – effectively cutting and creasing the box in the right shape, ready for folding. This means creasing and folding can be done in-house in a simple, fast, and cost effective process.

With its clean cut feature, – achieved with specially designed head and optical configurations – the machine is ideal for cutting small and intricate designs, for both paperboard packaging and decorative commercial print jobs. QR codes and barcodes allow for auto setting and change of process on the fly.

‘It is not enough to have a digital press to enter the digital business model,' said Ettore Colico, sales executive, SEI Laser. ‘The full workflow must be digital from the PDF to shipment. PaperOne fits in perfectly with a cloud workflow, and there is no waiting time, supply costs, or transport costs.’

The machine is designed as a modular, multi-platform system, offering converters digital cutting as well as digital finishing, such as creasing and embossing. Its creasing system can be set up off line, maximising uptime. In addition, SEI Laser has designed a system that allows converters to make their own die plates using a creasing matrix system ProCrease PaperOne developed specifically by ManMat.

Additional finishing capabilities are in development, including a soon to be released varnishing module. More capabilities will be announced at drupa.