Roland DGA launches 64-inch UV flatbed printer
Summary
Roland DGA has introduced the LO-640-F3, a 64-inch UV flatbed printer capable of handling substrates up to 9.5 inches thick across a range of materials including glass, metal, plastic, wood, and leather. The system is designed for wide-format direct-to-substrate printing applications in industrial and commercial environments. UV flatbed technology cures ink on-contact with UV light, eliminating solvent off-gassing and reducing drying time relative to conventional inkjet processes.
Why It Matters
For job shops, signage manufacturers, and contract decorators, a 64-inch flatbed with 9.5-inch Z-axis clearance meaningfully expands the range of parts and assemblies that can receive direct printed graphics or functional coatings without requiring substrate pre-processing into flat sheets. The multi-material compatibility — spanning rigid substrates like glass and metal alongside flexible materials like leather — allows a single capital asset to serve multiple production workflows, which reduces equipment footprint and potentially consolidates vendor relationships. Shops currently outsourcing thick-substrate or specialty-material print runs should evaluate whether the volume threshold justifies bringing this capability in-house, particularly given that UV flatbed operating costs are primarily consumables-driven once capital is recovered. The 64-inch format also aligns with standard sheet goods dimensions common in cabinetry, display, and architectural panel production.