Ipex preview: Star Product - Heidelberg SM CX 102

This latest Speedmaster is a hybrid of Heidelberg's CD 102 and the XL 105. The non-perfecting CX 102 is designed to sit between the two, but at its heart it is a seriously beefed up CD with the feeder and delivery of the XL 105.

It can run at a maximum speed of 16,500sph and can handle stocks of up to 1mm thick. The press will be configurable with between four and eight units and handles the same plate and 720x1,020mm sheet size as the CD but features a raft of XL 105 technology. Optional add-ons include interdeck drying, Intellistart for faster makereadies, Prinect Press Center, Axis Image and Inpress Controls.