In a recent episode of Commit to Print, Graphco President Chris Manley shared a quick update on what’s new with Foliant, including the release of the Vega 530.

For years, the Vega 400 has been a strong fit for digital print applications. Now, the Vega 530 expands on that success by giving printers access to a larger format and even faster throughput.

As Chris explained, the Vega 530 extends capability to 21 inches wide by up to 40 inches deep, making it a strong match for HP Indigo environments as well as a wide range of commercial print applications.

Speed is another big part of the story. On a digital size sheet, the Vega 400 runs at about 2,300 sheets per hour, while the Vega 530 pushes past 3,500 sheets per hour. That kind of jump gives digital printers a way to keep lamination from becoming a bottleneck.

The opportunity here is straightforward. Printers serving the digital market need finishing equipment that can keep pace with production demands, and the Vega 530 is built to do exactly that.

It is already gaining traction, too. As Chris noted in the conversation, Graphco has already sold several units, with more in the pipeline.

For digital printers looking for more speed, more sheet size flexibility, and a better fit for today’s production environment, the Vega 530 is a development worth watching.