Durst has unveiled several new machines at FESPA 2013, seeking to further its position in high-productivity display, while also extending its speed and quality combination within textile and industrial output.

The Rho 512R extends the quality proposition of the 500 series of 5m UV-curable roll-to-roll machinery with twelve-picolitre drop size and Variodrop technology, via Durst's Quadro Array 12M print-heads, which it says will deliver 900dpi quality. Similarly, the Rho P10 160 entry-level flat-bed uses the 10M version of the heads to deliver an apparent 1,000dpi and a top speed of 68sq m/hr; this engine also features parallel board printing.

Also in the UV-curable Rho family, Durst has introduced the Rho 1012; using the same heads as the 512R, it claims to be the first twelve-picolitre flat-bed in its class and can purportedly attain 490sq m/hr in high-speed mode. The Rho 1030 is a hybrid productivity-focused engine that extends this speed to 1,000sq m/hr, supported by automated loading.

The six-colour Rhotex 322 aims to 'set the standard' for promotional textile, promising 140sq m/hr and a resolution high of 1,200dpi. These developments are underpinned by Durst's developments with its Variodrop head technology and aim to take the fight to new high-throughput engines, such as the HP Scitex 10000.