Charlotte, North Carolina, May 9, 2016—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America, the leading innovator in laser engraved ceramic anilox roll production and restoration for printing markets worldwide, is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the upcoming drupa 2016, an international trade fair. With a theme of “Touch the Future,” this 11-day event focuses on technology innovations that are changing the future of print and cross-media solutions.

Harper Corporation will showcase and deliver briefings on how Harper programs, services, surface technology, and engravings can enhance efficient print repeatability and improve profitability. One of the products Harper will highlight is its HIVE (High Imaging Volume Engraving) line of engravings series which delivers high levels of quality and predictability with exclusive print performance. This will include Harper’s exclusive Patent Pending Cladless Anilox Sleeve Technology which features no aluminum cladding, lighter weight, corrosion resistance, and more.

Another featured product will be Harper’s award-winning patented QD™ ink proofing and flatbed printing system. This system has become the color-matching proofer of choice by many of the leading ink manufacturers. With the expansion of functional printing into the flexo and gravure markets, Harper has developed printing features and accessories that minimize the amount of expensive materials necessary to test printed electronic concepts and ideas. Harper has also expanded the engraving geometries and volumes for the proofers to accommodate the different deposit properties of functional inks needed for functional and printed electronics.

Also on display will be the new QD™ Laboratory Master Flatbed Printer, which features a module construction with programmable travel speed and digital display allowing travel speeds to be set in inches or centimeters and maximum speeds of 1000in/minute or 2500cm/minute.

Furthermore, Harper’s HEX division will display a line of plate and bridge (adapters) sleeves which are specially designed to decrease downtime and minimize make ready.

Harper Corporation of America invites interested individuals to visit the company's booth, Hall 13/D68-1, at the event. drupa 2016 will be held May 31-June 10 in Düsseldorf, Germany. 

For more information, please contact Jazmin Siancas at 704-588-3371, ext. 4292, or [email protected].