FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2009

Gandinnovations would like you to meet H.A.L. ­ (High-speed Auto Loader) robotic system

Gandinnovations brings intelligent robotics to the digital industry production line to boost output. Operate two Jeti Flatbeds simultaneously Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, February 10, 2009 ­ Gandinnovations™, a world leader in grand format digital printer innovations brings robotic technology to the grand format digital print world with the creation of its high-speed automatic loading robot, affectionately called H.A.L. which stands for ‘High-speed Auto Loader’. H.A.L. was designed to work in synchronization with all Jeti True flatbed digital printers to achieve maximum production efficiency. “Robotics is a branch of engineering which involves the conception, design, manufacturing, and operation of robots, what we’ve done is overlap this technology with electronic engineering and artificial intelligence to produce the ultimate in productivity,” says James Gandy, CEO at the company's Canadian-based manufacturing facility. “H.A.L. allows customers to perform multiple roles with more speed, precision and agility than ever before. They can now operate two machines at once, completing jobs faster and with more accuracy unsupervised.”

Technology that continues to revolutionize the digital print industry
Designed to run 24/7, around the clock, H.A.L. will boost the production speed of any Jeti True Flatbed. It can handle materials simultaneously on two Jeti Flatbed printers’ situated back to back using new configurable technology and software that surpasses conventional automation or manual solutions. “ H.A.L. will give our customers the perfect solution for running total maximum production on up to two Jeti flatbed printers with minimal effort” says Hary Gandy, Gandinnovations' President based out of corporate offices in San Antonio, Texas.

H.A.L.'s ‘magic eye’ – an intelligent camera station – evaluates the condition of material for damages and pre-determines the position to ensure perfect loading every time. H.A.L. also scrutinizes the job for contamination between the transfer head vacuum cups and material between pre-selected cycles.

H.A.L. is capable of handling thin, flexible or rigid, non-porous materials up to 10mm thick, of 4ft x 8ft (1.2mtr x 2.4mtr) and 5ft x 10ft (1.5mtr x 3mtr) sheet sizes with stack heights up to 0.50 inches (127cm) and operates with a fully enclosed safety cell with safety interlocks. The standard print-to-print cycle is less than 60 seconds when used in conjunction with high-speed print heads, reducing the number of print passes. H.A.L. further eliminates the possibility of costly head strikes by detecting sheet corner damage up to .040 inches (1 cm), and sheets with reasonably straight edges are repeatedly and accurately placed on the print bed within .040 inches (1 cm).

The software comes with an option to monitor print jetting after pre-selected cycles are complete. H.A.L. also visually inspects the test pattern on the border to ensure minimal risk of producing scrap should print anomalies occur, as well as contamination between transfer head vacuum cups and sheets following completion of pre-selected cycles by visually inspecting the pick area.

Customers are able to extend production beyond normal work shift by running out sheet supply skid. Once the job is complete H.A.L. unloads the print bed and places the finished job in an allocated area.

Watch H.A.L. in action at www.gandinnovations.com/HAL to explore Gandinnovations technology that continues to revolutionize the digital print industry.

H.A.L. the future is here…. The future is now.

Visit Gandinnovations at graphispag digital 09 Barcelona- Hall2 - booth B 261 February 11- 14.

For more information on booking a demonstration with H.A.L. contact your nearest sales representative, by visiting the company¹s website at www.gandinnovations.com, or call 1-866 500 JETI (5384).

About Gandinnovations
Founded in 2001, Gandinnovations offers several models of UV flatbeds, Roll-to-Roll Solvent and UV Roll-to-Roll printers for a wide variety of commercial applications. Flatbed models print on rigid and flexible substrates to create poster-sized advertisements, point of purchase displays, or can be used for applications as diverse as adding wood-grain finish to furnishings and flooring. Roll-to-roll printers are typically used for vinyl billboards, truck and bus wraps, but may also be used to create material such as wallpaper.

Gandinnovations’ range of grand-format printers are designed to meet the needs of the industry, including true 600 dpi, UV flatbed and roll-to-roll printers, three and five-meter solvent printers, solvent printers using 24, or 48 Spectra print heads and offering many technological advantages, including an automated head wiping system, modular camera used to print perfect back to back registration for backlit applications, and the state of the art nozzle replacement system for perfect print quality every time. Since introduced in November 2002, over 1,400 Jeti Printers have been sold in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Gandinnovations headquarters are in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with sales and service in San Antonio, Texas. Additional offices are located in Mexico City, India, South Africa, Belgium, Iberia, Dubai and Hong Kong, with service centers worldwide.

For more information about Gandinnovations and its products, visit the company’s website at www.gandinnovations.com, or call 1-866 500 JETI (5384).

gandinnovations
5975 Falbourne Street
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3V8
Phone: 1-866 500 JETI (5384)
E-Mail: tom@gandigroup.com
Website URL: www.gandinnovations.com