The device recirculates hot air, reducing power consumption and the volume of exhaust air from the system.

Compared with a typical infrared/hot-air dryer, KBA claimed its system could save companies more than 50% in power consumption, therefore halving electricity costs.

It said that with drying power consumption accounting for around 40% of overall power consumption of a press, this could have a significant impact on electricity costs.

The dryer will be on show at this year's Ipex between 18 and 25 May.