Agfa

Agfa is a manufacturer of large format printing systems for the graphic arts and industrial sectors. The company’s portfolio includes a range of printers designed for various applications, utilizing several core technologies.

Agfa’s product lines feature different printer architectures to accommodate diverse media and production requirements. These include:

Hybrid Printers: The Anapurna series offers hybrid functionality, enabling printing on both rigid and flexible substrates. These systems are designed for sign and display businesses requiring versatility.

Flatbed Printers: The Jeti and Onset series consist of flatbed printers engineered for high-volume production on rigid materials. These are utilized for applications such as packaging, display graphics, and industrial decoration.

Roll-to-Roll Printers: The Oberon series provides dedicated roll-to-roll printing solutions for flexible media, targeting markets like banners, wall coverings, and vehicle wraps. For textile applications, the Avinci series offers dye-sublimation printers for soft signage and printed fabrics.

The printing systems incorporate UV LED curing technology, which allows for printing on a wide array of materials, including heat-sensitive substrates, while reducing energy consumption. Agfa also develops its own workflow software, Asanti, which is designed to manage the entire printing process from prepress to finishing, ensuring color consistency and production efficiency. The printers are often paired with Agfa-developed UV-curable inks, formulated to match the performance of the printheads and curing systems.