drupa 2012: Offsetting Digital’s Advance

KBA's 37,700-square-foot stand also featured several new presses, including the 57˝ Rapida 145 running at speeds to 17,000 sph (15,000 sph perfecting). The six-color with coater drupa model featured DriveTronic SIS sidelay-free infeed; DriveTronic SPC dedicated drives that support simultaneous plate changes in 60 seconds; the CleanTronic Synchro system that simultaneously washes inking rollers, blankets and impression cylinders during plate changing; and several other quick-makeready enhancements. The Rapida 145 is targeted toward commercial, book, Internet and package printers.