16–17 April at adphos Group in Bruckmühl, Germany · Drying technologies and new electrothermal drying solutions · Free for ERA members

Drying Technologies Workshop

For over 30 years, adphos group, member of ERA, has specialized in developing and optimizing thermal processes across various industries. Its innovative aNIR®-concept is renowned for applications such as drying, heating, and curing, particularly in digital printing where adphos offers efficient drying systems. The aNIR® technology and its aLITE® and BearLITE® derivatives enable rapid evaporation of inks without damaging substrates, offering compact, high-performance drying solutions. adphos not only caters to standard needs but also provides customized solutions to enhance the efficiency of automated production systems. adphos’ technology is cost-effective and environmentally friendly, significantly reducing CO² emissions and ensuring a quick return on investment.

This workshop offers a comprehensive overview of drying technologies in the printing and coating sectors, focusing on the principles of physical drying, thermal curing, UV/ebeam curing, and powder melting. It delves into the interaction between substrates, inks, and coatings, emphasizing their influence on the drying process across various applications in analog and digital printing, and coating surfaces.

Participants will explore advanced drying technologies, including vacuum and freeze drying, convection, conduction, induction, high frequency/microwave-based, and infrared solutions, with a spotlight on adphos’s aNIR and aLITE innovations. The seminar highlights the unique advantages of aNIR technology, offering insights into its efficiency and effectiveness in comparison to traditional drying methods.

The agenda includes a practical demonstration and a tour of the assembly center, allowing attendees to observe aNIR dryers in action. Designed for professionals from gravure printing, cylinder engraving, reproduction studios, and related fields such as paper, substrate, and ink manufacturing, this seminar provides a valuable learning experience for both newcomers and experienced individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge.

This workshop is complimentary for ERA members, while non-members are welcome to join for a fee. It presents an ideal opportunity for industry professionals to expand their understanding of drying technologies without the need for advanced operator training.

General Information

Venue
adphos Digital Printing GmbH
Bruckmühler Str. 27
83052 Bruckmühl
Tel: +49-8061-395-0
www.adphos.de

Duration
16 April, starting at 12:30 (CET)
17 April, ending at 12:30 (CET)

Language
English/German

Participation Fees

ERA Non-Members: 300 EUR (+VAT)
ERA Members: free

The participation fees are per person. Fees include welcome snack, coffee breaks, dinner and transportation from hotel to dinner location and back.

Hotel
A block of rooms has been reserved at the “Schmelmer Hof” hotel until March 28th. Please book your room directly with the hotel. Use the following code for your booking: adph24

Single occupancy: 102 EUR incl. breakfast
Double occupancy: 137 EUR incl. breakfast

Schmelmer Hof Hotel & Resort
Schwimmbadstr. 15
83043 Bad Aibling

08061 492-0
info@schmelmer-hof.de

Airports/Transportation

Participants arriving by train will get picked up from the train station (Heufeld/Bruckmühl).
Closest airports are Munich International airport and Salzburg International airport.