Introduction. IMI Feb Prototype & Production Systems, Inc. Chris Lynn

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1 Introduction IMI Feb 2017 Chris Lynn

2 What We Do We solve complex industrial automation problems especially related to digital printing We deliver industrial-strength solutions We also sell inkjet components and subsystems

3 PPSI Company Background Founded by Willard (Chuck) Raymond in 1987 Engineering team has background in process automation and manufacturing process improvement Based in Plymouth, MN (near Minneapolis) Specialization in difficult automation problems Your Source for Custom Automation First inkjet integration project for PCB industry in 2005 with Spectra (now Fujifilm Dimatix) printheads Subsequent projects with other Xaar, Dimatix, & Kyocera heads

4 Core Competencies Industrial automation & controls Inkjet printing Web handling Machine vision Software development Pre-press & color management

5 Inkjet Solution Stack Complete Printers Inkjet add-ons Custom Conveyor Printer DICEbase Engine Custom Web Printer DICEweb Engine Inkjet components Inkjet supplies Inkjet services Ink Supply Print-bar Printheads Datapath Inks & Curing/Drying Systems Training, Service & Support

6 What Is DICEweb? High Quality Digital Color Adds on to existing web presses Registers to pre-print & finishing Single color or up to 6 colors 2.5 to 30 print width UV-curable inks Modular & expandable Print speeds: Up to 160 ft/min greyscale* Up to 360 ft/min binary* Replaceable nozzle plates* Printhead capping/cleaning * Fujifilm Dimatix SG1024 heads only

7 Benefits for Web Printers Make short-run work economical Offer same-day service No plate-making No waste Easily add variable data to flexo jobs Works with existing coating, lamination, foiling, die-cutting, sheeting, island placement, etc Easy to learn & use NO CLICK CHARGES DICE GT3000 on Markandy 4140 press

8 DICE Technology Curved web path over precision rollers prevents web weave & flutter Arched printbar keeps close print distance Printheads can be added for extra width/colors Replaceable nozzle plates reduce maintenance cost* Automatic cleaning station reduces risk of damage to heads Novel ink supply system keeping all nozzles firing * Fujifilm Dimatix SG1024 heads only 4-color, 8.3 printhead array (Xaar 1001 printheads)

9 Sample Inkjet Projects Pharmaceutical bottle cap printer (4C) Vision-controlled printer (4C) Circumferential barcode printer (1C) Steel plate printer (1C) Promotional products printer (4C) Narrow web printer (4-5C) Folding carton printer (4C) Custom signage printer (4C)

10 Sample Inkjet Projects 60 monochrome R2R printer color R2R printer with festoon & laminator

11 Inkjet Demo Facilities

12 DICElab Process Development Printer Servo-based R2R transport Allows accurate tension control Allows rewind to view print Print speed up to 500 ft/min Conveyor option Slide-table option Single color or up to 6 colors 2.5 print width Modular options: Roller coater Cure lamp Drop-watcher (e.g. JetXpert ) Linescan camera etc

13 New Ink Supply MR-3000 Modular Recirculating Ink Supply Expandable from heads Supports end-shooter or recirculating heads Precise temperature, pressure and flow-rate control Modular, with narrow footprint Browser-based user interface

14 Contacts YouTube channel: DICE INKJET PRINTERS +1(763)