Durst unveils the new Tau G3 Platform at Labelexpo Europe

Packaging Solutions

The Durst Group is presenting its latest highlight for the labels and flexible packaging industry at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona: the Tau G3 portfolio. With the two models Tau G3 Core and Tau G3 Peak, the company offers productivity, ease of use, and print quality – under the guiding principle ‘Reliability, Simplicity, Performance’.

Visitors can experience the world premiere of the new platform live at the Durst booth 3E79.

Thomas Macina, director global sales labels and flexible packaging, said: ‘With the Tau G3 platform, we are opening the next chapter in digital labels printing. Our customers benefit from maximum print quality, easy operation, integrated software solutions, and a platform designed for reliability and futureproof performance.’

The new Tau G3 platform delivers 1200 x 1200 dpi native resolution for razor sharp print quality. In terms of speed, the G3 Core reaches 61 metres per minute, while the G3 Peak achieves 80 metres per minute and can optionally be expanded to 100 metres per minute, depending on configuration. Print widths range from 244 to 510 mm, offering scalability for different production needs. For maximum colour flexibility, the Tau G3 supports CMYK plus extended gamut options – orange, violet, green, and white – available with both UV and LED curing. This versatility, combined with compatibility for substrates from paper to films and aluminium foils within a 20 to 500 µm thickness range, ensures application diversity across labels and flexible packaging.

The machine architecture, based on the proven Tau RSC design, introduces intuitive LED status displays, improved ergonomics, and optimised serviceability. A redesigned cooling system, electrical cabinet, and improved component accessibility simplify handling and maintenance. The ergonomic inspection unit, equipped with D50/RGB lighting and flexible adapters for inspection systems, further enhances process reliability.

The G3 also integrates the new Durst ARC (Automatic Register Control) for real time colour registration, waste reduction, and quality enhancement, and the new Durst MEP (Material Edge Protection), which safeguards printheads with optical edge sensors and protective plates. 

In addition, Durst Hawk AI, the company’s intelligent monitoring and assistance system, can be included to automate the colour to colour register and to provide closed loop nozzle correction during printing.

Martin Leitner, director product management labels and flexible packaging, commented: ‘With the Tau G3, we have redefined what a digital label press can achieve. By combining high resolution inkjet, intelligent automation, and flexible ink options, we are giving converters the tools they need to handle both today’s short runs and tomorrow’s high volume demands – all with maximum reliability, minimal complexity and exceptional performance.’

The Tau G3 platform premieres at Labelexpo, with first systems already in beta testing at customer sites since August. The official market launch is planned for Q2 2026.