IST Metz: Water-cooled LED UV system LEDcure NX

With the LEDcure NX, IST Metz presents a new, water-cooled LED UV system that has been specially developed for industrial curing processes and is characterized by high energy efficiency, modular adaptability and improved operational reliability. The system is designed to meet the increasing demand for sustainable, process-stable and energy-efficient solutions in printing and coating applications. The LEDcure NX is based on water-cooled LED UV technology and achieves an efficiency of 48% with a maximum electrical output of 79 W/cm, which is above the typical efficiency level of LED UV systems commonly used in the industry. The optimized radiation characteristics guarantee uniform, reproducible curing results with reduced energy consumption and lower thermal load on the substrates.

LED UV system with modular design

The modular design of the LEDcure NX enables flexible integration into new and existing production lines. The water cooling ensures a constant operating temperature, which increases the service life of the LEDs and minimizes thermally induced process deviations. This helps to increase system availability and reduce downtimes, which has a direct impact on the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) for industrial users. A decisive advantage of the LEDcure NX is the reduction in operating costs over the entire life cycle. The high energy efficiency results in lower power consumption and simultaneously reduces CO₂ emissions during operation - a significant contribution to sustainable production. The water cooling also supports integration into demanding production environments where thermal stability and resource conservation are essential.

Curing system with AI-supported control

For intelligent and efficient process control, the LEDcure NX LED UV system can be combined with the innovative Smartcure technology from IST Metz. This AI-supported control system analyses production parameters in real time, automatically adjusts the LED output and optimizes the use of energy according to current requirements. This not only saves energy and resources, but also ensures precise, consistently high curing quality. The LEDcure NX provides customers with an LED UV solution that, according to the manufacturer, sets new standards in terms of efficiency and future-proofing. Thanks to the combination of high performance, modular design and intelligent process control, the system supports industrial users in sustainably optimizing their production processes and reducing costs at the same time. Thanks to its robust, water-cooled design and the ability to integrate into existing production environments, the LEDcure NX is suitable for a wide range of industrial applications - from narrow web printing processes to demanding industrial coating and curing processes. The long-lasting LED UV technology, coupled with a warranty of up to 10 years, creates planning security and contributes to long-term investment security.