Onyx Go, Uteco’s latest flexo printing machine, showcases a groundbreaking product design that embodies the company’s dedication to user-centered design and environmental sustainability. This document explores the features of Onyx Go, emphasizing its contribution to a sustainable printing process and high safety standards.

Onyx Go’s overall shape is the result of disrupting a solid block, creating a visually striking volume that seamlessly integrates the core printing unit and paper roll unit. Uteco’s corporate colors guide the design, with a captivating blue band connecting branding devices and transparent doors showcasing the printing unit.
Horizontal red windows provide continuous visibility into the printing materials, establishing a functional hierarchy.

The compact design of Onyx Go, 20% smaller than its competitors, optimizes the operator’s workflow, providing a tidy layout and efficient use of space. It also allows for the installation of more machines at print sites, increasing productivity.

Uteco’s scalable design system for this machine can be applied to different machines, offering versatility across global markets. The focus on operators’ well- being and safety is evident, with simplified access for maintenance, ergonomic considerations, and noise reduction.

Onyx Go incorporates features that simplify maintenance, such as an adaptive cockpit with an adjustable control panel and dynamic lifts within the CI unit. It also boasts a noiseless design, ensuring a healthier work environment.

In terms of sustainability, Onyx Go features several innovative systems: Active Ink reduces solvent consumption by up to 40% per washing cycle, while patented Active Dry® achieves up to 50% energy savings. Active Start minimizes material waste during machine startup, saving up to 80% of paper, plastic film, and ink consumption. Over its lifecycle, Onyx Go can save up to 4,000 km of paper.

Onyx Go is a significant advancement in flexo printing technology, offering innovative design, sustainability, and enhanced safety standards. Its modular visual language, optimized dimensions, and focus on operator well-being provide a versatile and efficient printing solution. Uteco’s commitment to sustainability through resource reduction sets a new standard for the future of flexo printing.

Category:IndustrialYear:2023Designer:Edgardo Angelini, Martin Franzen, Pasquale Cirulli, Giorgio Milani, Mario di Gesaro, Roberto Beretta, Giovanni Perone, Design Group Italia, Milan (MI), Italy and Brooklyn, New York, USAManufacturer:Uteco Converting S.p.A., Colognola ai Colli (VR), Italy