Iraci Visual Media, based in Neu-Ulm, Germany, is using the latest laser cutting technology to stay ahead of the competition in the large format print market.
The company, which specialises in extra-large graphic display printing applications such as building wraps and interior displays, has invested in a 5m by 11m flatbed MasterCut from Blackman & White.
The MasterCut, put together with a 5m UV printer and recently purchased 3.2m wide textile dye sublimation printer (the MTEX 5032), can handle even the biggest soft signage jobs.
Iraci is well known in the German large format print industry for its textile expertise, and the team is proud of its dedication to developing and producing the best customised products, including LED lightboxes, display systems, outdoor advertising, interior displays and banners.
“Iraci was founded more than 30 years ago and our reliability, consistent quality, great staff and continuous investment in the latest technology have made us what we are today,” said Andreas Iraci.
“As well as our high quality standards in terms of productivity, our customers benefit from truly bespoke solutions, tailored advice and individual ideas. “We produce bespoke extra-large prints on wide variety of media up to five metres for indoor and outdoor uses, and offer the perfect finishing in-house, including B. hemming or high frequency welding. Our experienced installation team also ensures the final assembly is right.”
The MasterCut flatbed cutter was custom-built for Iraci with a 60m² vacuum bed offering a cutting width of about 5m over a length of 11m. The laser and knife option means they can precision-cut textiles, tarpaulins, special shapes, stickers, Kömatex plates, sail cloths, carpets, leather, felt, rubber, films and much more.
“Our XXL laser cutting machine is amazingly accurate when it comes to cutting both textiles and rigid materials,” added Andreas.
“It can deliver highly intricate and identical cuts for branded work, and the laser ‘welds’ the cut edges of fabric together to eliminate the risk of fraying.
Alex White, Managing Director at Blackman & White added: “The MasterCut is our most powerful, durable and versatile range, and all the models are designed to handle both the toughest materials and working conditions.
“Unique to our cutters is the ability to simultaneously knife and laser cut on the same machine, reducing the floor space needed for separate kit for each function.”
Andreas concluded: “With the printing and cutting technology we have in place our outlook for the company is for steady growth and improvement and an increase in productivity while maintaining high quality standards and customer satisfaction levels.”