Illert Achieves Faster Print Speeds and Improved Performance with Phoseon Nexus UV LED Curing Systems

Excelitas’ January 2026 article in FuturePrint explores how Illert Etiketten’s upgrade to a Phoseon Nexus ONE UV LED curing system transformed production across a wide range of applications, including shrink sleeves, self-adhesive labels, and cardboard and wraparound materials.

The article highlights significant performance gains, particularly in shrink-sleeve production, where Illert now achieves print speeds of up to 200 meters per minute—levels previously unattainable. It also details how combining flexographic printing with UV LED curing eliminated historical drying challenges across multiple substrates, including PET, OPP, PLA and floatable films, resulting in more consistent, reliable output.

Sustainability was a key driver behind Illert’s upgrade to the Nexus ONE platform. In response to rising energy costs and growing customer demand for environmentally responsible packaging, the company adopted UV LED technology to reduce energy consumption and improve overall operational efficiency.

According to Illert’s production team, the Nexus UV LED curing system delivers both operational and quality advantages. Since installation, the system has operated without a single malfunction, while maintenance requirements have effectively dropped to zero. Improved curing performance has also enabled consistent sleeve shrinkage and full ink curing, allowing Illert to expand into new markets by ensuring zero ink migration when using LED inks.

Read the full article and watch Illert’s testimonial video in FuturePrint to learn how Phoseon Nexus UV LED curing systems are helping Illert increase throughput, improve print quality and achieve up to 85 percent energy savings compared to traditional UV curing technologies.