The latest product launches from FESPA Global Print Expo 2025

With more than 100 new products launched during the FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, Rob Fletcher picks out some of the latest solutions that got people talking on the show floor in Berlin.

The FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 very much delivered what it promised: innovation at an event where visionaries from around the print world meet. Messe Berlin was a bustling hub of activity from 6-9 May, with the great and good from the global industry gathering to experience the very latest in print technologies.

As is the case with every FESPA Global Print Expo, many manufacturers use the event as a platform to launch new machinery, with this year proving no different as more than 100 products were rolled out to the market.

Here, we pick out just some of the new solutions that were unveiled in Berlin.

New opportunities for printers

Among the leading names in attendance was HP, which used the event to showcase its new HP Latex R530. Announced in March, the new device has been billed as a “compact, all-in-one” rigid and flexible printer, offering users print speeds of up to 24sq m/hr when printing in indoor mode.

Other features include the ability to print on boards as wide as 1.6m and up to 5cm thick, as well as 3l ink cartridges in both colour and white. Add in capacity to run single rolls weighing as much as 55kg and HP said this opens up all manner of opportunities to users.

“Produce high-quality rigid prints with no trade-offs,” HP said. “This compact hybrid printer seamlessly handles both rigid and flexible materials, operates on single-phase power, and offers effortless, intuitive use.”

Also new from HP at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 was the HP Latex 730 and HP Latex 830 Printer Series. The range comprises four printers, with both standard models also available with white ink options.

HP launches several new machines at the event, including the HP Latex R530

The HP Latex 830 and sister HP Latex 830 W are the faster of the machines, both running at a top print speed of 36sq m/hr in outdoor mode and offering printing widths of 1.63m. That said, the HP Latex 730 and HP Latex 730 W machines are only slightly slower at 31sq m/hr but can handle media at the same width.

HP said: “Universal printheads and a 50% longer-life maintenance cartridge reduce inventory management. Spindle-less front-loading saves time, while instant-dry prints and HP PrintOS Production Hub keep workflows seamless.”

Personal touch

Another manufacturer flexing its muscles was Mimaki, which rolled out two new printers in the JV200-160 and Tx330-1800. First, the JV200-160, a roll-to-roll eco-solvent inkjet printer Mimaki said has been designed for high-quality, affordable signage and personalisation.

Meanwhile, its new Tx330-1800 is a textile printer that can print onto both fabric and paper, making it suitable for applications such as textile signage and interior fabrics, while dual ink set capability allows users to easily switch between textile pigment inks and dye sublimation inks.

Mimaki also took the opportunity to introduce its new Mimaki ELH and ELS UV ink range. It said these inks have been formulated to be completely free of SVHC and CMR, reducing the impact on human health and the environment.

Lead with confidence

Elsewhere in the Messe, visitors were treated to live demonstrations of the new EFI Pro 30f+ flatbed LED printer from EFI. Offering a 3.05 x 2.04m printable area with bleed printing, the machine can run media up to 10cm thick.

It is also equipped with white ink, up to five-layer printing in a single pass and new high-performance ProGraphics+ Series UV LED inks. EFI also said optional clear ink offers dual properties, helping improve an image to add extra “pop” to colours or special effects to graphics, as well as providing protective qualities. The result, EFI said, is more capabilities to print a broader range of applications at a lower cost per print for users.

Todd Zimmerman, chief revenue officer of EFI, said: “We’re delivering the versatility, image quality, and production-level performance our customers need to stay competitive and profitable. Our newest technology was developed to help businesses lead with confidence in a fast-moving market.”

Responding to market demands

Also showcasing new equipment was Fujifilm, which invited visitors to learn more about its HS3000 single pass solution and the Acuity Triton with AQUAFUZE ink technology.

Looking first at the HS3000, this is a smaller, lower volume alternative to the HS6000. With a slightly smaller footprint, slightly lower speed and a lower investment cost than its bigger brother, Fujifilm said the HS3000 opens up the possibilities of single pass inkjet to a much broader audience.

The manufacturer also noted that both the HS6000 nor the HS3000 can be configured in numerous ways depending on individual business needs. These include manual feed options from 600 boards per hour through to top of the range automation at 2,000 boards per hour.

Also on the Fujifilm stand was the Acuity Triton with AQUAFUZE technology. AQUAFUZE is the result of over a decade of research and development, with the ink producing thin-film, low-pile prints with sharp detail and a smooth, scratch-resistant finish, eliminating the need for a top coat on both indoor and outdoor applications.

As for the actual Acuity Triton, the has been manufactured in Japan by Mutoh, offering print speeds of up to 15sq m/hr on material as wide as 1.6m. Users benefit from instant drying for immediate finishing, cutting, or laminating, as well as minimised nozzle blockages, helping to improve jetting stability and reducing energy consumption

“We have listened carefully to industry needs and designed these new solutions to meet real market demands, backed by Fujifilm’s unrivalled service and support,” said David Burton, director of Fujifilm WFIJ Systems.

Setting a new standard

Rounding off the highlight reel of new launches is Agfa, which introduced two machines at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 in the Jeti Tauro H3300 XUHS and Onset Panthera FB3216.


Agfa’s Onset Panthera FB3216 flatbed press has a maximum speed of 1,514sq m/hr

The Jeti Tauro H3300 XUHS is a hybrid press that Agfa has billed as its fastest device to date, offering print speeds of up to 1,280sq m/hr. Featuring 12 rows of print heads for maximum throughput, the machine is available in four- or seven-colour configurations, with users also able to select varnish and primer options for additional flexibility.

The machine is also equipped with automation such as automatic board feeders, fully automated loading and unloading systems, and robotic media handling through MAX Bots, all of which can be optimised for rigid, sheet, or roll media.

Meanwhile, the Onset Panthera FB3216 flatbed press is designed for high-volume print jobs across graphics and packaging applications. It has a maximum speed of 1,514sq m/hr, or 296 beds per hour, and is designed specifically for non-stop operation.

Agfa highlighted an advanced LED curing system as the machine’s secret weapon. With two LED units at the front, one at the rear, each layer is dried with predatory precision, which the manufacturer said ensures strong adhesion, a wider colour gamut, and “dazzling” high-gloss finishes.

Dieter Jancart, segment manager high-end printing systems at Agfa said: “This unique press delivers flawless prints across graphics and packaging while adapting seamlessly to any workflow, setting a new standard for flatbed printing.”

This represents just a handful of the new launches at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, with so much else having happened across the Messe. For the low-down on other launches and further insight into the event, click here.