Eco3 Has Entered the Digital Label Printing Market
The manufacturer launched the Elio inkjet press line to help label converters manage shorter print runs and SKU complexity.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Eco3 has expanded its product portfolio into the digital label printing market with the launch of the Elio family of UV inkjet presses. The new hardware is available for immediate order across Europe and the Americas to address demand for higher print flexibility.
Why it matters
Label converters are increasingly forced to manage shorter production runs and a wider proliferation of SKUs. This new press family aims to improve operational efficiency for shops facing these evolving customer requirements.
The Elio portfolio features three configurations with print resolutions up to 1200X1200 DPI for the Elio Forma model. The system integrates proprietary inks and Apogee Digital workflow software to support output requirements for label converters.
The players
Eco3
A provider of printing solutions and equipment that recently expanded its business model to include digital label production systems.
The details
The Elio system utilizes Kyocera printhead technology across its three configurations: Elio Essenza, Elio Forma, and Elio Hybrid. By combining hardware with proprietary inks and Apogee Digital workflow software, the platform is designed to streamline the transition from file preparation to printed output. Distribution will be handled through Eco3's existing network in Europe and the Americas.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: The Elio portfolio became available for order.
Market Landscape
Eco3 is leveraging Kyocera inkjet technology, a common industry standard for high-performance label printing. This launch follows a broader trend among equipment manufacturers to provide integrated digital workflows to converters struggling with SKU proliferation.
Converters looking to scale their digital throughput should evaluate whether the 80 m/min capacity of the Elio Forma meets their current run-length requirements. Firms should also assess how the inclusion of Apogee Digital software fits into their existing prepress infrastructure.
The takeaway
The addition of inkjet press technology signals a shift toward shorter-run, high-mix label production for mid-sized operations. Managers should audit their current print speeds and resolution capabilities against these new market benchmarks when planning next year's equipment upgrades.
Further reading
For broader trends in production equipment, browse our coverage of Consumer Goods.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Labelsandlabeling.
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