XSYS, a global supplier of integrated solutions for the flexographic printing industry, has launched the Thermoflex Edge 80 (first introduced at Labelexpo 2025), its third-generation laser imaging platform and what it calls “the fastest flexo plate imager available on the market”.
Developed and manufactured at the XSYS equipment facility in Ypres, Belgium, the company says the Thermoflex Edge 80 sets a new benchmark in flexo prepress performance.
With imaging speeds of up to 15 m²/h, the imager significantly increases plate production capacity without compromising print quality. Its open architecture ensures seamless integration into all major prepress workflows.
A key innovation of the Thermoflex Edge 80 is its Woodpecker Nano 2400 surface screening technology. Building on the proven Nano 2000 platform, Nano 2400 operates at 2400 ppi with zero data loss. The result is finer detail, smoother solids, and outstanding print consistency, particularly in demanding flexible packaging applications.
Critically, the company says these quality gains come without any speed penalty – the Thermoflex Edge 80 maintains speeds of up to 10 m²/h even with Nano 2000 surface screening active, and up to 6.5 m²/h with Nano 2400.
The Thermoflex Edge 80 is designed for maximum uptime. Industry-leading remote diagnostics, real-time monitoring via ProServX Cloud, and rapid intervention from XSYS’ global network of flexo experts ensure continuous production and proactive maintenance.
The system also supports seamless integration with Catena+, XSYS’ end-to-end solution for fully automated, touch-free flexo plate production.
The Thermoflex Edge 80 is the first model in the new Thermoflex Edge series. Additional size variants will be introduced starting in 2027.
“The Thermoflex Edge 80 represents a fundamental step forward in what flexo prepress can deliver,” said Steven Vandevoorde, general manager for pre-press at XSYS.
“For our customers, that means more plates per shift, faster turnaround, and print quality that gives them a genuine competitive edge. And it’s backed by the kind of service and support that XSYS has built its reputation on.”
The Thermoflex Edge 80 is now available.