3 September 2024

ZRX – embellish with excellence

Harris & Bruno International provides of high performance printing and coating solutions, offering a comprehensive range of products designed to enhance quality, efficiency, profitability, and to add value to print.

At drupa earlier this year, the latest innovation from the company was unveiled – this its first step into digital embellishment. This comes in the form of the groundbreaking ZRX Digital Embellishment press, based on a B1 platform. Offering flood coating, digital spot coating, tactile raised coatings, and foiling, all in one single pass – thus vastly removing the complexity of embellishing print – the device was a standout at the exhibition, garnering significant attention for its advanced capabilities in this value added sphere. 

Such was the interest in the new press, that the first customers – in the gaming and packaging industries – are already signed up. The exceptional performance and innovative features of the ZRX led to immediate commercial success, with two units sold to prominent customers. This milestone underscores the machine's versatility and appeal across diverse market segments. 

President of Harris & Bruno, Nick Bruno, commented: ‘We are extremely excited to enter the digital embellishment market with the ZRX. This step is a testament to our commitment to innovation and our reputation for building solid and reliable machines. The ZRX is not just a new product; it is a game changer in the industry, for embellishing both coated and uncoated papers, which has been a challenge up until now.’

Groundbreaking

The ZRX offers unparalleled quality and efficiency for a wide range of printing applications. Its ability to digitally embellish uncoated media safely, without the need for lamination, and the ability to create raised matte tactile effects is a game changer for the digital embellishment world.

Whilst traditional embellishment methods can take hours or even days to finish, the ZRX brings this down to minutes, saving time and cost. Added to this, the device also offers automated systems for set up and wash up – again saving time.

File modification or corrections can be carried out directly from the user interface, so no need to take files back into pre-press.

The embellishment press also allows users to save repeat jobs in memory for quick and easy recall, again minimising set up time.

For safety, the device comes with sheet monitoring carried out on various sensors to help reduce accidents. With features such as sheet tracking and automatic lifting of the dryer, the coater can help minimise problems before they occur.

The press aligns the powerful H&B Chamber-Anilox System with industry leading inkjet technology – from 22 inkjet heads set in two arrays of 11 –  to offer new embellishment opportunities not available before.

This technology means that the printer can add a barrier coating to substrates to allow an impervious layer on to which the inkjet polymer and/or foil can be applied. This means that substrates do not need any lamination. 

Harris & Bruno has been celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, as well as 25 years of its European office. Founded in 1948, the company began as a small machine shop and over the decades, has grown significantly, continuously adapting to the evolving needs of the market while maintaining a focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and technological innovation. Its new digital embellishment machine, the ZRX, is testament to this.

Harris & Bruno International has announced that CyanX has been appointed as the official distributor for its advanced coating and digital embellishment solutions in the UK. This strategic partnership will provide customers with greater access to the innovative technologies and exceptional support services.

‘We are thrilled to partner with CyanX and are eager to help UK printers 'Coat With Confidence' and 'Embellish With Excellence,'’ said Nick Bruno, president at Harris & Bruno International. ‘CyanX's extensive experience and dedication to supporting the printing industry make the company a natural fit for delivering our robust equipment to the market.’

CyanX will offer a range of Harris & Bruno’s equipment, including the new ZRX for Digital Embellishment. In addition, its team of factory trained technicians will provide comprehensive support, including installation, maintenance, and ongoing technical assistance to ensure optimal performance and throughput. These services will include both new and existing H&B equipment. Additionally, CyanX will be housing a wide range of parts for existing equipment to minimise customer downtime and ensure quick service.

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