At its first Fespa Global Print Expo appearance since 2023, the manufacturer will exhibit at stands B60 and A61 in Hall 25 at Messe Berlin from 6-9 May 2025.
Stand B60 will feature the Acuity Ultra Hybrid Pro, as well as the new Fujifilm and Barberan single-pass HS3000 inkjet press. Stand A61, meanwhile, will showcase the formal launch of Fujifilm’s Acuity Triton and Aquafuze ink technology, which was previewed at Drupa.
The Acuity Ultra Hybrid Pro printer enables users to change quickly and easily between roll and rigid media jobs, while the machine also features a ‘quick run’ option with a small-roll function integrated into the bed, allowing short-roll jobs to be carried out on the fly.
The 3.3m-wide Acuity Ultra Hybrid Pro uses patented Fujifilm ink technology that adheres to a wide variety of media and is especially designed for both rigid and roll substrates.
The machine is equipped with up to 32 longlife Kyocera printheads, each delivering a 3.5pl drop size and up to 10,624 nozzles per colour, and a CMYK plus light cyan, light magenta and white ink configuration.
Commercially available soon after Fespa, Fujifilm said the Acuity Ultra Hybrid Pro could also be seamlessly integrated with a comprehensive new automation system that is designed for the automatic handling of rigid materials, allowing one single operator to run the machine for a full pallet-to-pallet process.
This system has the option of using either half or full automation and also has a loading option to feed material to the printer and an unloading system to take the material from the printer and stack it on a pallet.
The HS3000 single-pass inkjet printer, developed by Fujifilm and Barberan, will also be launched at Fespa. This is a smaller, lower-volume alternative to the top-end HS6000, which is capable of production volumes up to 6,000sqm/hr.
Fujifilm said it also has a “slightly smaller footprint, slightly lower speed and a lower investment cost” than the HS6000.
The HS series operates 600dpi printheads while maintaining small droplet sizes of 5pl.
Fujifilm said neither of the HS series models were off-the-shelf products but could be configured in numerous ways depending on individual priorities and business needs.
With manual feed options from 600 boards per hour through to automation options at 2,000 boards per hour, the HS series can be field upgraded if business needs change.
Fujifilm offers multiple inksets tailored for different applications while, for many media types, printing can be done without a primer, which reduces consumables, lowers energy consumption, and cuts the overall cost per copy.
There are five core elements to the system: feeder, primer, print engine, overprint varnish and stacker, and then there are multiple configuration options within each component, with, in effect, around 216 configurations possible in total for customers to choose from.
Fujifilm will showcase an interactive configurator on its Fespa stand, allowing potential customers to customise the machine to suit their business needs, and is also preparing for an open house event in the summer, with interested parties able to register their interest on the stand.
Finally, Fujifilm is introducing its new ink technology, Aquafuze, with the debut of the Acuity Triton printer.
Manufactured in Japan by Mutoh, this 1.6m-wide printer has been specifically designed to harness the power of Aquafuze, offering a cost-effective and energy-efficient alternative to traditional water-based printing systems.
Aquafuze ink is said to produce thin-film, low-pile prints with sharp detail and a smooth, scratch-resistant finish, eliminating the need for a top coat. The prints are highly durable and suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
The Acuity Triton can print at speeds of up to 15sqm/hr “while ensuring instant drying for immediate finishing, cutting, or laminating”, according to Fujifilm.
The machine, which will be sold via dealers, will be rolled out in phases, region by region, dependent on dealership agreements in place. More details will be available at Fespa.
David Burton, director of Fujifilm WFIJ systems, said: “We’re delighted to be back at Fespa for the first time in two years, bringing unique solutions to the high-volume, industrial sign and display market.
“We’re excited to have two separate sections to our stand focusing on very different market needs. We’ve listened carefully to industry needs and designed these solutions to meet real market demands, backed by Fujifilm’s unrivalled service and support.
“At Fujifilm, our philosophy is clear: rather than rushing to market, we evaluate industry trends, identify competitor weaknesses, and deliver superior solutions tailored to evolving customer needs. Fespa Berlin 2025 will mark the introduction of three transformative products set to become industry benchmarks.”
