Domino Printech India sees rising momentum for hybrid, inkjet as converters embrace digital shift

INDIA — Domino Printech India reported a growing level of confidence among Indian packaging and label converters evaluating digital printing investments, marking what the company describes as a new, pragmatic phase in the country’s digital transformation.

Ajay Raorane, vice president of digital printing solutions at Domino Printech India, said that many flexo printers visiting the company’s stand expressed that digital printing was becoming essential, driven by the need to handle short runs, SKU proliferation and variable data.

“Converters are studying applications, throughput and return on investment before deciding,” he noted.

“They are comparing technologies not on hype but on how each fits their business model.”

During the show, conversations echoed global priorities around automation and efficiency, though Indian converters remained mindful of cost structures.

Domino used these discussions to share data-backed insights, helping converters evaluate total cost of ownership and productivity rather than price alone.

N730i shows strong performance

The N730i digital press was a major draw, demonstrating speeds of 90 m/min, representing a 28% productivity boost over previous models. The press showcased stable, high-quality output, variable data printing and short-run efficiency.

“Printers wanted to see not only print quality but also how uptime and automation contribute to faster turnaround,” Raorane said.

A hybrid configuration integrating Grafotronic finishing equipment highlighted inline printing, varnishing and die-cutting, enabling converters to complete a full label job in a single workflow.

Raorane said this reinforced Domino’s partnership-based approach to helping converters achieve higher throughput with minimal operator intervention.

Technology choices: Toner vs inkjet

The event also reignited debate around toner and inkjet platforms.

Raorane observed that converters are now more analytical, “There is no single technology that suits everyone. What matters is the match between the press and the business objective.”

Domino supported customers with detailed breakdowns of cost-per-label, energy consumption and workflow efficiency based on their own artwork, an approach Raorane said builds transparency and trust.

At the show, Domino also unveiled the N410, an entry-level inkjet press for converters beginning their digital journey. Available in four- or five-colour configurations, the N410’s 30–50 m/min speed offers an affordable gateway into digital printing.

While digital printing adoption in India is still at an early stage, Domino sees increasing engagement from both traditional flexo converters and offset printers exploring label and packaging opportunities.

Domino’s appeal, Raorane added, lies in its engineering reliability and responsive service, qualities valued by converters supplying FMCG, pharmaceutical, industrial and premium markets.

Hybrid, inkjet and flexo technologies will coexist, he believes, especially as converters seek growth without significantly expanding manpower.

Driving sustainability and smart factory integration

Domino highlighted efficiency as a sustainability enabler. Energy-efficient curing, reduced waste and durable printheads contribute to a lower environmental footprint.

The company is also deepening collaborations with finishing and workflow-automation partners to deliver predictive maintenance, remote diagnostics and real-time performance data, key components of the emerging smart factory landscape.

Raorane said Domino’s presence at Labelexpo Europe 2025 focused not only on hardware but on fostering a digitally connected ecosystem, “The future belongs to connected solutions where converters, OEMs and technology partners collaborate to improve efficiency across the value chain.”

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