Fujifilm has launched new printers at Fespa Global Print Expo 2025 in Berlin: the HS3000 and the Acuity Triton. The company also showcased its Acuity Ultra Hybrid Pro with full automation.
Fujifilm and Barberan: single pass solutions for sign and display
For the ultra-high production end of the market, Fujifilm and Barberan have developed a single pass inkjet solution available in two configurations. At the top end sits the HS6000, capable of production volumes up to 6000 square metre per hour, while at Fespa, it has launched a smaller, lower volume alternative, the HS3000.
With a slightly smaller footprint, slightly lower speed, and a lower investment cost, the HS3000 opens the possibilities of single pass inkjet to a much broader audience.
Fujifilm says that. with both machines, print companies will experience a new generation of single pass print technology taking quality and speed to a whole new level. The HS series is the first multi-substrate, single-pass printer to operate the latest high resolution printheads (600dpi) whilst maintaining small droplet sizes (5pl). This technology elevates the quality and throughput of the HS series far beyond that of the earlier generation single-pass technologies.
Neither the HS6000 nor the HS3000 are off the shelf products but can be configured in numerous ways depending on individual priorities and business needs. With manual feed options from 600 boards per hour through to top of the range automation at 2000 boards per hour, the HS series offers print companies a machine that meets their needs now and can be field upgraded as their business needs change.
Fujifilm offers multiple ink sets tailored for different applications. Additionally, for many media types, operators can print without a primer. This eliminates an entire process, reducing consumables, lowering energy consumption, and cutting the overall cost per copy.
There are five core elements: 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 has interactive configurator on the 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.
Acuity Triton featuring Aquafuze
Fujifilm introduced its new ink technology, Aquafuze, after over a decade of research and development. It produces thin-film, low-pile prints with sharp detail and a smooth, scratch-resistant finish, eliminating the need for a topcoat. Fujifilm describes the prints as highly durable and suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Aquafuze technology combines the benefits of UV LED and water-based inkjet printing, offering strong adhesion to various media without requiring a pre-coat primer or optimiser. It operates with lower energy consumption and reduced temperature drying compared to conventional water-based systems.
Additionally, it benefits from low-odour output, meets safety compliance standards, and enhances jetting stability by minimising nozzle blockages. Fujifilm says this makes Aquafuze, a more sustainable and user-friendly alternative to traditional water-based ink technologies.
At Fespa Fujifilm has launched Aquafuze alongside the Acuity Triton, an advanced printer, manufactured in Japan by Mutoh, specifically designed to harness the power of Aquafuze, and offering a cost-effective and energy-efficient alternative to traditional water-based printing systems.
Fujifilm says the Acuity Triton, with a 1.6m print width, delivers exceptional quality at speeds of up to 15 square metres per hour while ensuring instant drying for immediate finishing, cutting, or laminating. Thanks to the low-temperature drying of the Aquafuze ink, the Triton minimises nozzle blockages, improves jetting stability, and significantly reduces energy consumption. Fujifilm says this makes it more suitable for businesses of all sizes prioritising sustainability and requiring lower maintenance.
David Burton, director, Fujifilm WFIJ Systems, says, “We are delighted to be back at Fespa for the first time in two years, bringing distinctive solutions to the high volume, industrial sign and display market. With two separate sections to our stand focusing on quite different market needs, we have 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 Global Print Expo 2025 marks the introduction of three transformative products set to become industry benchmarks.”
Acuity Ultra Hybrid Pro – high production flexibility
Designed for print businesses who want the ability to say yes to every job, whether long, short, or ultra-short run, and whether on roll or rigid media, the Acuity Ultra Hybrid Pro offers versatility and productivity. Operators can change quickly and easily between roll and rigid media jobs, and the printer also features a quick run option, with a small roll function integrated into the bed, allowing short roll job completion on the fly.
The Acuity Ultra Hybrid Pro uses patented Fujifilm ink technology that adheres to a wide variety of media. Designed for both rigid and roll substrates it uses a 3.5 picolitre drop size. Fujifilm says this results in exceptional print quality together with very low ink consumption.
Alongside its 3.3m print width, the Acuity Ultra Hybrid Pro uses up to 32 long-life Kyocera printheads, each delivering a 3.5pl drop size and up to 10,624 nozzles per colour. Fujifilm says the CMYK + Lc Lm W ink configuration ensures outstanding colour accuracy and vibrancy across different applications.
To support high volume production, the Acuity Ultra Hybrid Pro can integrate with a comprehensive new automation system. Designed for the automatic handling of rigid materials, this system allows one single operator to run the machine for a full pallet to pallet process.
The robust design of the automation system speeds production and gives the option of using either half or full automation. The automation system also has a loading option to feed material to the printer and an unloading system to unload the material from the printer to a pallet.
