Zünd introduces Cradle Feeder

Latest development from Zund is the introduction of Cradle Feeder, which is designed for tension-free unwinding and rewinding of flexible or stretchy materials. This newly introduced finishing system will be shown for the first time at Interzum 2017 to be held from May 4-9 in Cologne, Germany. Integrated edge control ensures the material is fed reliably and precisely onto the cutting surface. With this technology, even less than perfectly wound rolls can be processed without any problems. Zünd has always put a great deal of emphasis on software solutions that provide maximum efficiency.

Zünd’s user interface and workflow suite, Zünd Cut Center ZCC, is compatible with all commonly used RIPs. To make the cutting process as simple and efficient as possible, a camera-based registration system, in combination with ZCC, takes care of matching cut to print. Ensuring accurate registration even with highly stretchy materials, the system can be made to capture parts of the print instead of the traditional marks commonly used in this process.