Digital inkjet decoration for metal packaging
In the metal packaging industry, ensuring high-quality and customizable product designs can be challenging given the constraints of traditional printing technologies. The need for efficient, versatile, and sustainable decoration solutions is crucial to meet modern production demands.

High-speed digital inkjet decoration for metal sheets
The DMD system from Sacmi is a cutting-edge digital inkjet solution designed to revolutionize metal packaging decoration. Capable of handling sheet sizes ranging from 500×700 mm to 1000×1200 mm with thicknesses between 0.12 and 0.50 mm, it provides significant flexibility. With a production capacity of up to 2400 sheets per hour and a line length of just 25 meters, the DMD system offers high productivity in a compact form. This system eliminates the need for ink changeovers and printing plates, enabling instantaneous product changeovers and real-time development and sampling directly on the line—resulting in zero-cost product changes. Additionally, integrated surface treatment and the selective application of protective coatings streamline the process while maintaining exceptional quality. The DMD system emphasizes sustainability through its lower electrical power requirements and zero waste generation, aligning with modern environmental standards.
Benefits
- Instantaneous product changeover
- Real-time development and sampling
- High productivity with up to 2400 sheets/hour
- Zero-cost product changes due to no ink or plate switches
- Sustainable with reduced power and zero waste