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Fujifilm has rebranded the single-pass inkjet platform it developed with Barberán under the Acuity banner, as part of making the series commercially available
Fujifilm has rebranded its HS Series single-pass inkjet platform as the Acuity Aristo, aiming to show its evolution from a development-phase project to a commercially available high-speed inkjet solution.
The presses, which are designed primarily for high-volume sign and display printing, are the result of a multi-year collaboration between Fujifilm and Spanish manufacturer, Barberán.
Barberán’s mechanical technology forms the foundation of the platform, with contributions from Fujifilm including the development of a range of inks and the series’ commercialisation strategy.
The newly named 1.6m Acuity Aristo HS6000 can reportedly print at maximum speeds of 6,000sq m/hr, handling sheets up to 300cm in length. The HS3000 is the HS6000’s more compact cousin, offering a reduced footprint and a slower speed while maintaining many of the press’ key features.
The rebrand of the series brings the platform within Fujifilm’s Acuity portfolio, alongside the Acuity Prime and Acuity Ultra ranges, with Fujifilm now kickstarting plans for its broader global deployment.
To support the rebrand, Fujifilm hosted an invitation-only open house event on July 8th and 9th at Barberán’s Barcelona headquarters, with attendees being the first in the world to see both presses running live in production.
The event also included guided demonstrations, technical briefings, and the chance to speak directly with Fujifilm’s development team.
The HS6000 device on display at the event was then disassembled and transported to the headquarters of UK multichannel marketing group, Linney, where it will become the first Acuity Aristo installation in the world.
Oliver Mills, Barberán project marketing manager at Fujifilm Wide Format Inkjet Systems, says: "Rebranding the platform as Acuity Aristo marks a significant milestone, signalling its transition from research and development to a fully validated commercial product.
“By combining Barberán’s mechanical engineering expertise with Fujifilm’s inkjet technology and ink development, we’ve created a powerful, production-ready platform for the ultra-high-volume sign and display market.”
Fujifilm also recently launched a new continuous feed inkjet press, the Jet Press 1160CF, to the EMEA region via an online event.
The live event, which was broadcast live from Japan, presented all the capabilities of Fujifilm’s new press, which has been designed to complement the existing Jet Press 1160CFG launched at drupa 2024.
Fujifilm will exhibit at this year's edition of The Print Show, with an expansive 185sq m space at Stand P400 right near the front entrance of the UK trade show.
