The IBIS Smart Label-binder, a variant of the company’s existing Smart-binder, has been optimised to produce ‘Extended Content’ labels (ECLs).
During Hunkeler Innovationdays, the device will produce Pharma ECLs using lightweight (45gsm) ‘OP medical’ printed stock and IBIS’ advanced ‘ISG’ glue-binding technology.
The Smart Label-binder will be running on the Screen stand at the event (Hall 2, Stand P7).
The machine has been developed by IBIS following consultations with major label company manufacturers and is said to include “world-first” technology advancements.
It will be fed from a Hunkeler roll-unwinder and web-cutter using rolls printed by Screen during the four days of the Lucerne event.
John Cracknell, managing director of IBIS, said: “With market expectations of a continued sharp growth path for the global pharmaceutical labelling market that is expected to be in excess of £9bn in 2025 with anticipated year-on-year growth of more than11%, we are confident that digitally printed ECLs will be an increasing future demand.
“As a market-leading integration partner, we can’t wait to be at Hunkeler Innovationdays to demonstrate connection, automation and efficiency and reveal more details and unique advances of our new Smart Label-binder.
“At [the show], we are powering print connections on the Screen stand, but we are proud of all the printer suppliers we work with globally to provide our world-renowned IBIS Smart-binder machine range.”
Hunkeler Innovationdays will run from 24-27 February 2025 at Messe Lucerne in Switzerland.
