Efficient. Flexible. Precise.

Technological Advancement in Digital Printing

The DX digital printing system expands Hinterkopf GmbH’s portfolio in the digital decoration of cylindrical hollow bodies. It was designed to enable short setup times, flexible format changes, and cost-effective small series production.

While the D360 model serves as the technological flagship, delivering maximum performance, production capacity, and speed, the DX positions itself as a more cost-effective complement, aimed at opening new markets and covering additional production requirements.

Materials and Container Types

Production Flexibility and Market Potential

The DX supports manufacturers in adapting to varying product sizes, materials, and designs. Particularly for seasonal products, event editions, or customized packaging, users benefit from rapid changeovers between different formats and materials.

Combining low investment costs, short setup times, and scalable production, the DX opens new market segments and complements Hinterkopf’s existing portfolio effectively.

Technical Highlights of the DX Series

• Crisp, high-resolution printing on all cylinder lengths and diameters up to 1,500 dpi
• Automatic format adaptation to prevent printhead drying
• User-friendly control interface with live data verification
• Scalable production: from prototypes to medium-sized series
• Minimal downtime through intuitive operation and fast setup processes
• Broad material compatibility: aluminum, steel, plastic
• Versatile container compatibility: tubes, cans, bottles, buckets, cosmetic products

Why Choose Hinterkopf Digital Printing?

• Flexible Format Change
  All print heads operate simultaneously, independent of container length or diameter. Format changes are possible without tool changes, significantly reducing setup times.
• Efficient Small Series Production
  Digital printing minimizes downtime and material waste. Even individual prototypes or short-run special editions can be produced economically.
• Consistent Print Quality
  Both digital printing series, D and DX, ensure consistently high, sharp decoration quality, regardless of length, diameter, or quantity.
• Reduced Investment Costs
  Hinterkopf digital printing machines require no additional tools for different size variants. They operate with low ink consumption while ensuring high-quality printing from the first to the last container, enabling cost-efficient production even for small batches.
• Direct Quality Control
  Live monitoring via camera allows immediate inspection of print data through the machine interface, enabling efficient transfer of two-dimensional designs onto cylindrical surfaces.

Digital Printing Made by Hinterkopf GmbH

For over 15 years, Hinterkopf GmbH has been developing digital printing solutions for the packaging industry. Based in Eislingen, Germany, near Stuttgart, the company specializes in decorating cylindrical hollow bodies and sets standards in quality, flexibility, and efficiency.

With the DX, the portfolio is expanded: cost-efficient, flexible solutions for new market requirements that complement the D360 flagship and bring Hinterkopf closer to its goal: Leading the Digital Print Revolution.