Kornit Digital has announced the introduction of a new HD printing technology for
its Avalanche platform of direct-to-garment printing systems.
The latest series, Avalanche
HD6 and Avalanche HDK, give a competitive
edge to garment decorators with drastically reduced cost per print,
high-definition image quality, improved hand feel and new software for advanced
file preparation capabilities.
The Avalanche HD6 is available for delivery
during the first quarter of 2018 to be followed by the Avalanche HDK during the
second quarter.
The Avalanche HD6, the successor of the
Avalanche Hexa, is equipped with Kornit's HD print engine and NeoPigment Rapid
ink, which leads to significant reductions in ink consumption andcost per print when compared to the company's existing
Avalanche systems.
Besides, the HD6 reduces the ink
consumption by up to 30% compared to the current "R-Series" version
and up to 46% compared to the previous “Non R-Series” versions of the
Avalanche Hexa.
Meanwhile, Kornit is launching an HD
version of the Avalanche 1000 which is called Avalanche HDK. The company also
announced that existing Kornit customers now have an upgrade path for their
Avalanche Hexa and Avalanche 1000 systems.
It is said that the new
cost per print levels make the new HD systems an attractive choice for screen
printers for print runs between one and 500 copies. The new systems are running
with 4l bulk ink containers of Kornit's NeoPigment Rapid ink.
NeoPigment Rapid ink, which has been
specifically developed for Kornit's HD technology, offers an improved gamut for
spot and brand color matching, increased opacity and saturation of the white
ink, as well as improved hand feel.
The print quality is further enhanced by
ColorGATE's Professional RIP solution, adding advanced color management and
screening capabilities, improved white base creation and pre-defined color
libraries for ultimate color matching.
Kornit's Avalanche platform represents the
high productivity segment of Kornit's industrial direct-to-garment printing
product family, providing customers with a multitude of system options for
different application requirements.
The Kornit Avalanche HD6 includes six color
channels (CMYK, Red, Green) plus white, for a wider gamut and improved spot
color matching. Users can easily reproduce the true colors of licensed sports
teams and accurately match corporate logos with fiery reds, warm yellows, deep
blues and greens, vivid purples and many more.
Designed for the mass
production of garments, Kornit's Avalanche HD6 includes
a patented architecture of dual bridge and dual pallet, designed to achieve
optimal performance in an industrial production environment, and is a very
robust platform designed for heavy duty use. The system operates at high speeds
and provides excellent print quality.