Zimmer Austria will display its next-generation innovations in screen printing, coating systems, and digital textile printing, highlighting performance, flexibility, and future readiness in Hall 4, Booth 404C at ITM 2026.
Colaris-TeX: Innovations focused on operator needs
The focus will be the all-new Colaris-TeX, a next-generation digital textile printer completely redesigned to offer enhanced usability, superior serviceability, and exceptional productivity.
“The new Colaris-TeX platform sets a benchmark in print quality, operational efficiency, and machine uptime,” a Zimmer Austria press release informed.
“Developed with a strong focus on operator needs, the system introduces a range of innovations aimed at simplifying workflows and maximizing productivity.
It offers intuitive operation with minimal manual intervention and also faster maintenance with simplified procedures. In addition it provides easy accessibility to critical components and intelligent system support for operators.
“This user-centric design reduces training time, minimizes errors, and ensures consistently high-quality output – even in demanding, multi-shift production environments,” the company added.
Maximum uptime through connectivity
To address the critical challenge of downtime, Colaris-TeX integrates advanced digital connectivity features, enabling remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance and real-time support from Zimmer Austria specialists.
These capabilities significantly improve machine reliability and production efficiency while reducing maintenance costs.
At the heart of the system is a newly developed print carriage, engineered for enhanced stability, precision, and accessibility.
Key advantages include quick and safe printhead replacement, enchanced mechanical rigidity and high precision at elevated production speeds.
With support for up to 12 color channels and six printheads per channel, combined with Fujifilm Dimatix Starfire printheads, the system delivers outstanding flexibility, long service life, and reduced operating costs.
Maximum flexibility with universal ink system
The Colaris-TeX features a universal ink system, capable of handling multiple dye classes and functional fluids simultaneously
This allows manufacturers to expand their application portfolio and respond rapidly to evolving market demands.
Smart automation with Colaris TuneUp
The integrated Colaris TuneUp System introduces intelligent automation for optimized print quality: automatic nozzle-level calibration, digital printhead alignment and banding compensation.
These features ensure consistent results while significantly reducing operator workload.
Reduced water consumption, increased water recovery
Responding to growing environmental requirements, Zimmer Austria has developed a new blanket cleaning system that drastically reduces water consumption, optional water recycling modules and an energy-efficient dryer concept supporting up to five fabric passes.
In combination with an improved fabric feed system, these innovations ensure waste reduction, energy efficiency, and optimal resource utilization.
