Solutions Hapa
On-line printing: print as close as possible to industrial demand
Integrating a Hapa solution directly on the packaging line to gain flexibility and reduce printed material stock.
Why
Why print on-line?
01
OEE
Reduce certain lost times linked to line stoppages and printed material changes.
02
Reduced stock
Fewer pre-produced printed references and less immobilised value.
03
Artwork responsiveness
Faster response to text, regulatory or artwork changes.
04
Short runs
Make small batches economically more sustainable.
05
Less obsolescence
Limit scrap linked to artwork or market reference evolution.
06
Less supplier dependency
Absorb part of the printed material lead time in-house.
Applications
Typical applications
- Aluminium blister
- Mono-material substrates
- Regulatory statements
- Batch and expiry
- Variable data
- Simple or evolving artworks depending on technology
Comparison
Indicative comparison
Orders of magnitude to contextualise. Each project requires a specific analysis.
| Criterion | Pre-printed aluminium | Embossing | Off-line printing | Hapa on-line printing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Low | Low | Medium | High |
| Changeover time | Long | Long | Medium | Short |
| Stock required | High | Medium | Medium | Reduced |
| Small run management | Difficult | Difficult | Medium | Easier |
| Obsolescence risk | High | Medium | Medium | Reduced |
| Waste impact | High | Medium | Medium | Reduced |
| ROI potential | Low | Low | Medium | High |
| Validation required | Standard | Standard | To be qualified | To be qualified |
Every application requires a dedicated technical analysis and a validation aligned with the site’s industrial context.