To address these challenges, BOBST has developed a fully integrated digital ecosystem for label production, combining advanced press technology with high-performance, compliant consumables. At the core of this approach are two key innovations: the FLEXJET module and Thalia UV Digital Inks, which together enable a powerful combination of efficiency, versatility, and regulatory confidence.
These solutions have just been recognized by the European Digital Printing Association (EDP). Both FLEXJET and Thalia UV Digital Inks have received EDP Awards, prestigious industry honors that celebrate innovation, quality, and technological advancement in digital printing, highlighting their role in pushing the boundaries of modern label production.
FLEXJET is integrated into the BOBST DIGITAL MASTER series platform, a modular, all‑in‑one press designed for end‑to‑end digital label production. It enables a fully digital, single-pass process for complex applications such as multilayer labels, sandwich printing, backliner printing, and glue-side printing. This simplifies production while reducing start-up time by up to 60%, cutting waste by 30%, and doubling output.
With this level of efficiency, converters can profitably handle short runs and complex jobs while meeting brand owner expectations for traceability, compliance and customization.As new regulations such as the Swiss Ordinance 2026 and German Ink Ordinance 2027 demand stricter control over ink formulation and migration behavior, compliance has become a major challenge.
Thalia UV Digital Inks are specifically designed to address these requirements: TPO-free and excluding more than 20 groups of substances of concern, including PFAS, phthalates, and bisphenols, Thalia inks for label printing ensure alignment with current and future regulations.
In addition to compliance, Thalia inks deliver strong performance, including speeds up to 100 m/min at 1200 x 1200 dpi, high color consistency, and no need for primer or inert gas in most applications.
Together, FLEXJET and Thalia inks form a complete, integrated digital solution. FLEXJET drives efficiency and flexibility, while Thalia inks ensure compliance and quality. This combination allows converters to transform complexity into a competitive advantage—unlocking new application opportunities, improving profitability, and ensuring long-term readiness for evolving market and regulatory demands.
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