The new Dieffenbacher Colorizer applies high quality direct digital printing on THDF/MDF and particle boards for applications such as laminate flooring and for furniture production. The system is particularly suited to small and medium batch sizes. With a capacity of 1,800 m²/h (19,375 sq.ft./h) at a optical resolution of 1,200 dpi Dieffenbacher is setting new standards in quality and cost effectiveness.  The Colorizer has unlimited possibilities for printing images on panel board and will allow radical new design and product strategies to be realized.

The Dieffenbacher Colorizer offers many advantages compared with conventional roller printing or paper roll print methods such as 

• significantly reduced expenditure in the production process
• elimination of storage of paper rolls, printing rollers and presses
• sampling, pilot and small batches can easily be produced in short time
• no set-up times for image changes
• economical production of small batches
• can print almost any image

Compared with other digital printers available in the market the Dieffenbacher Colorizer provides many benefits, such as better print quality at a resolution of 600 x 600 dpi (optical 1,200 dpi) and a higher capacity, 1,800 m²/h (19,375 sq.ft./h), than digital printers currently on the market. The single pass printing system produces a sharp image on to the board, the pigmented aqueous inks ensure a strongly adhered high abrasion-resistant surface coating when used with a melamine resin top coat.

Technical Data

 Resolution

• 600 x 600 dpi, optical 1,200 dpi
• 4-color print (YCMK), extendable up to 8 colors

Print formats

• 1,300 mm x 3,000 mm (51 in x 118 in) and 2,070 mm x 3,600 mm (82,5 in x 142 in)
• Panel thickness 3 to 80 mm (0.12 in to 3.15 in)

Print capacity

• 9 panel per minutes
• 1,800 m²/h (19,375 sq.ft./h)
• Print speed: 75 m/min

Inks

• Pigmented H2O-inks (aqueous inks)
• Pigmented UV inks

MAY/ JUNE 2012 ISSUE

GLOBAL TIMBER RESOURCE 
 What manufacturers should know about beech
"Is beech a suitable replacement for rubberwood?" is a common question asked by many of our customers. Most of them are worried with the drastically increased prices of rubberwood sawn timber mid last year (the highest price we heard was in Thailand being USD615/m3 CIF China for rough sawn ABC grade).  And they might have sufficient reasons to be worried as the rubberwood sawn timber demand might outgrow the future supply of timber due to high latex prices and (too) many conversions of rubberwood plantations to palm oil plantations.     to read full article...

PANEL MANUFACTURING
 Dieffenbacher in India
 Panels & Furniture Asia meets with Mr. Ravichandra Tavag, Managing Director of Dieffenbacher India. He takes a few moments from his jam-packed schedule to elucidate on Dieffenbacher's India operations. to read full article...

 Huntsman: MDI - A simple equation for OSB production
MDI (Methylene Diphenyl di-isocyanate) resins are used in the production of composite wood products such as MDF, PB and OSB, and on a global scale, producers are realising the performance, cost and environmental benefits they can offer. In this article, Panels & Furniture Asia talks to Huntsman, one of the world's leading suppliers of MDI resins, to find out why this versatile binder is fast becoming the no-added formaldehyde solution and how it's applied within the production of OSB.   to read full article...

COMPANY PROFILE
 China FOMA (Group) Co., Ltd.: Panel surface technology equipment
Suzhou Sufoma Machinery Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of China Foma (Group) Co. Ltd, manufactures short-cycle production lines, horizontal paper impregnating and drying production lines. to read full article...

 The China market wants PAL's innovations
Northeast Italian Company PAL S.r.I. was established in 1978 and has grown to become the world leader in machine fabrication for the production of wood-based panels due to its superior technical knowledge and emphasis on research and innovation. With its wide-range of production programmes, PAL is able to supply complete turn-key plants for treating and processing fresh and recycled wood for the manufacture of top quality Particleboards, MDF and OSB Boards. to read full article...

FURNITURE MANUFACTURING
 Biesse: Solutions to excellence         
Biesse has always focused on innovation to provide a targeted response to client needs, with the highest standards of quality, finishing and design guaranteed by Made in Biesse machines. to read full article...

WOOD MANUFACTURING
 Homag: Braun & Würfele's "German quality" trump card
echnical expertise, innovative products and a fresh pioneering spirit are the triple pillars underpinning the extraordinary success of the company Braun & Würfele in Baiersbronn. With the new BOF 311 5-axis machine, the company now has a new level of high-tech capability. From crash barriers to special click connections and bespoke solutions, this multifaceted specialist firm supplies everything to do with timber for gardens, roadways and around houses - across the whole of Europe. to read full article...

SPECIAL FURNITURE REPORT
 Asean Furniture Round March 2012 (part 1)
In the first of this 2-part overview, industry expert Mr. Michael Buckley takes us through his observations of the first 3 shows in the round of Southeast Asian furniture shows - the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), Export Furniture Exhibition (EFE) Malaysia, and the International Furniture Fair Singapore (IFFS) - which took place in a global furniture market estimated to be worth around USD 105 billion (2010). to read full article...

MATERIALS
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Designing is an intuitive process, and for every designer, the creative process is different. The goal, however, is the same. Every designer strives to create a space that is meaning to its occupant. The space has to be functional, yet comfortable; sturdy, yet aesthetically pleasing. to read full article...

SOLID WOOD
 AA Corporation: Exhilarating interiors
Established in 1990 as a construction company specialising in interior decoration, AA Corporation has progressively developed from high dependency on furniture into one of the leading interior contracting companies and high quality furniture manufacturers in Vietnam as well as internationally. American hardwoods form an important part of the AA palette of imported materials it offers. to read full article...

 "Boosting the Export of Indonesian Verified Legal Timber Products to EU, USA, Japan and China"
Nearly 200 delegates from across the globe assembled in Jakarta for a two day conference in March with the aim to help boost the awareness in discerning international markets of Indonesia's Timber Legality Verification System (SVLK) established by the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry in June 2009, otherwise referred to as Timber Legality Assurance System (TLAS). to read full article...

 The Rimini Convention Centre & American black cherry
Designed by German architects GMP Studio, the newly opened Rimini Convention Centre is one of the largest convention centres in Italy. It is also be one of the most eco-sustainable buildings in the country with spectacular timber flooring made from American black cherry. Spread over 38,000 m2, the new €117 million (including land costs) centre has three separate entrances to two different conference and exhibition spaces seating 9,300. to read full article...

TECHNOLOGY FOCUS
 Wintersteiger: Thin-cutting technology for maximum economic performance in the separation of large-sized wood blocks
Natural stains, knots, cracks: markets are increasingly demanding lamellas with a rustic appearance. According to this trend the log prism can also be utilized 100%. Log core products are back in hot demand. For the efficient sawing of large blocks of wood and the production of premium lamellas, flexible concepts, maximum sawing power and absolute precision is key. to read full article...

FLOORING
 Malaysian hardwood for flooring and decking
Hardwood from the forests of Malaysia can provide great durability for interior flooring and exterior decking. Many need no treatment at all, although some may be visually improved by an oil or natural treatment. As the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) says, "Hardwood doesn't just make for elegant floors, it's tough and long-lasting. Its beauty is timeless." Malaysian hardwood is known for unique qualities that enhance the aesthetics of any room with its warmth and cosiness. to read full article...