by Shane Henson — March 5, 2012—Durkan, the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group, now employs an advanced method of carpet printing with its new Spectronics 25X digital printing technology. According to Durkan, it is the first in the hospitality industry to employ the state-of-the-art 25 dpi (dots per inch) system, which uses computer controlled, high-speed valves to achieve deep color penetration and elaborate design precision to bring its comprehensive line of patterned and custom carpet products to life.
The new Spectronics 25X system offers a 56 percent higher resolution than what was available on previous machines, says the company. The innovation also delivers 625 pixels, which is a significant increase over the old system’s 256 pixels. It can utilize up to 12 colors, and each color has a 1,280 jet capacity.
“We understand that color, styling and design determine the entire look and feel of a space,” explained Lee Blair, global head of hospitality at Mohawk Industries. “Because of its superior resolution, the Spectronics 25X system is capable of reproducing incredibly sophisticated patterns with unmatched clarity. This allows us to offer our customers new levels in design. Truly, it can’t be beat.”
Blair says the Spectronics 25X system has been in place since late 2011, and Durkan has already produced several new collections that take full advantage of this innovative technology. The Spectronics 25X machines are also reportedly faster, resulting in greater efficiency and less waste.
