Name

Technigraf

Legal name

TECHNIGRAF GmbH

Website

https://technigraf.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TECHNIGRAF GmbH is a German mechanical engineering company that designs and manufactures industrial UV exposure units, UV belt/conveyor dryers, UV modules, and UV measuring instruments for screen printing, offset, inkjet, industrial coating, and PCB manufacturers worldwide, sold direct and via trade shows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial UV Curing and Exposure Equipment

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK)

Keywords

• UV exposure systems
• UV conveyor dryers
• UV curing equipment
• Metal halide lamps
• UV measuring instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Grävenwiesbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. UV Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: TECHNIGRAF manufactures and sells UV exposure devices, screen drying cabinets, UV belt dryers, UV modules, special lighting systems, and associated measuring and testing equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales of physical UV curing and exposure systems. Products are offered in various configurations (single/double lamp, different widths and power levels) with standard and custom specifications.
2. Custom/Special System Engineering: The company offers custom-designed UV special systems and customer-specific solutions based on individual requirements, expanding the standard product portfolio for specialized industrial applications.
3. Aftermarket and Accessories: Sale of accessories, spare parts, optional upgrades (e.g., ozone-free tubes, special spectra, quartz glass panes, reflector cassettes, digital speed indicators), and recalibration services for measuring instruments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TECHNIGRAF GmbH designs, engineers, and manufactures industrial UV systems in-house at its Grävenwiesbach facility in Germany. Its portfolio covers the complete UV curing and exposure workflow, including UV exposure/copy lamps (AKTICOP series), UV conveyor belt dryers (AKTIPRINT Mini through S/SK/G industrial lines), UV modules (AKTIPRINT M series) for OEM integration, UV special/custom systems, and UV measuring and testing instruments (UV-METER, UV-INTEGRATOR). Products serve screen and pad printing shops, offset/inkjet printers, industrial coating operations, and electronics/PCB manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

TECHNIGRAF GmbH is a German manufacturer specializing in industrial UV systems for curing, exposure, and screen printing applications. Their product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) UV Belt/Conveyor Belt Dryers (AKTIPRINT series including MINI, MINI XL, T/e, S, SK, P/e, B variants) ranging from compact table-top units to large industrial production systems; (2) UV Modules (AKTIPRINT M series including Bridge, LED, Compact, and Inkjet modules) for integration into existing production lines; (3) Exposure/Copying Equipment (AKTICOP S metal halide lamps, Sieb-Kopier-Anlage, VARIOCOP S) for precise UV exposure of screens and films; and (4) UV Measuring and Testing Instruments (UV-INTEGRATOR and UV-METER product lines for Full-UV and LED-UV applications). The AKTIPRINT belt dryer series forms the core product line, with the Mini series providing entry-level table-top units and the larger S/G/B series serving industrial production needs. Combination dryers like the AKTIPRINT MINI DUO and DUO X integrate UV LED and conventional UV tube technologies. All products are manufactured in-house at their facility in Grävenwiesbach, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AKTIPRINT: Product line of UV dryers including Mini, Mini LED, Mini XL, T/e, S, SK, P/e, and B variants.
• AKTICOP
• AKTITRON
• VARIOCOP
• UV-METER
• UV-INTEGRATOR

Products and services

• AKTIPRINT MINI Compact UV belt dryer for fast curing of UV-sensitive inks, varnishes, and adhesives in small-format printing for testing or small production runs on flat materials and moulded parts.
• AKTIPRINT MINI / e Extended version of the Mini UV belt dryer with high power reserve for universal use in small-format applications, featuring stabilized infinitely adjustable lamp power up to 120 W/cm.
• AKTIPRINT MINI LED Compact UV LED table unit with light emitting diodes (395 nm) for curing and hardening of special UV inks, varnishes, and adhesives in small printing sizes; ozone-free with plug-and-play functionality.
• AKTIPRINT MINI DUO Compact air-cooled UV table unit combining UV-LED and UV tube technologies for curing special UV inks, varnishes, and adhesives across a broad range of small formats; includes belt suction and plug-and-play capability.
• AKTIPRINT MINI XL UV belt dryer extending the Mini range at the top, designed for fast curing of UV-sensitive inks, varnishes, and adhesives in small printing sizes for testing or production on flat materials and moulded parts.
• AKTIPRINT MINI XL LED New compact air-cooled UV LED table unit with 395 nm wavelength for curing and hardening of special UV inks, varnishes, and adhesives in small printing sizes; ozone-free with no run-up or cool-down phases required.
• AKTIPRINT MINI XL DUO Compact air-cooled UV table unit combining UV LED (395 nm, 16 W/cm²) and UV tube technologies for curing special UV inks, varnishes, and adhesives in small formats with belt widths of 25 cm.
• AKTIPRINT MINI XL DUO X Innovative belt dryer combining long-wave UV LED and short-wave UVC curing technologies for excellent surface and depth hardening with low energy consumption and minimal heat load; ozone-free and energy-saving solution for laboratory and production applications.
• AKTIPRINT T/e Compact UV dryer as stationary unit with conveyor belt for drying and hardening UV-sensitive inks, varnishes, and adhesives on small and medium prints on flat materials and moulded parts including paper, plastic, glass, metal, and PCBs.
• AKTIPRINT S Universal UV dryer as stationary continuous throughput unit for curing UV coatings of all kinds in medium and large format printing applications on materials such as paper, cardboard, metal, plastics, glass, and wood with normal heat load.
• AKTIPRINT SK Universal UV dryer with integrated recirculated air cooling zone for heat-sensitive materials in medium and large format printing on paper, cardboard, metal, plastics, glass, and wood.
• AKTIPRINT P/e UV dryer for offset printing machines with normal stack delivery for fast curing of UV inks and varnishes in small to medium format printing on paper, cardboard, and plastics with low heat load.
• AKTIPRINT B Stationary continuous UV dryer for same-side loading and unloading for fast curing of UV inks and coatings on containers or tall moulded parts made of plastic, metal, or glass for small to medium production runs.
• AKTIPRINT B compact Rotational UV dryer designed for single-side material feeding and output for fast curing of UV inks or coatings on containers and moulded parts made of plastic, metal, or glass for small runs and laboratory use.
• AKTIPRINT B compact LED UV LED container dryer as compact rotation unit with 395 nm wavelength for safe production of small runs and laboratory applications curing UV inks on containers and moulded parts.
• AKTIPRINT G / Kompaktausführung Robust production UV dryer for flat glass with one and/or two-sided curing of UV-sensitive inks on medium to large format glass of different thicknesses with normal heat load; industrial version with optional double-sided UV curing for improved ink adhesion on glass.
• AKTIPRINT M Brückenmodul Air-cooled UV bridge module for mounting over conveyor belts at inlet or outlet of existing hot-air dryers in screen printing applications for curing UV inks, varnishes, adhesives, and coatings.
• AKTIPRINT M LED Lightweight air-cooled LED UV module for fast curing of UV inks or other coatings in inkjet or industrial applications on conventional materials with low thermal loads; features instant start/stop and durable LED module with >10,000 operating hours.
• AKTIPRINT M Kompaktmodul Single-tube UV compact module for curing UV inks, varnishes, coatings, and adhesives on continuous or cycled conveyor belts for flat or moulded parts with normal installation conditions and low thermal loads.
• AKTIPRINT M Inkjetmodul Lightweight air-cooled single-tube UV module for fast drying of UV inks or other coatings in inkjet processes or adhesive and industrial applications on conventional materials with low heat load.
• AKTICOP S (Vertical Version) Worldwide experienced instant metal-halide copy lamp with high optical efficiency for precise exposure of UV-sensitive films and emulsions for stencils, printed circuit boards, print plates, and daylight films.
• AKTICOP S (Horizontal Version) Horizontal version of the proven metal-halide instant copy lamp with high optical efficiency for precise exposure of UV-sensitive films and emulsions for screen stencils, PCBs, and printing plates.
• Sieb-Kopier- und Trockenanlage Complete screen copying system with drying cabinet for exact, uniform exposure and drying of coated screen frames with different profiles; includes MH instant copy lamp, vacuum pump, and thermostatically controlled drying cabinet up to 60°C.
• VARIOCOP S COMBI Professional screen copying device with 3 drying inserts for exposure and drying of UV-sensitive emulsions and films on small to medium-sized screen frames; features automatic vacuum operation and built-in light integrator.
• UV-INTEGRATOR LED-UV 12 mm flat UV integrator for continuous measurement of UV dose from UV LED dryers, covering the UV radiation range between 265 and 495 nm for determining required curing parameters.
• UV-INTEGRATOR Full-UV 12 mm flat UV integrator for continuous measurement of UV dose from UV dryers, covering UV-C, UV-B, and UV-A radiation between 250 and 410 nm.
• UV-INTEGRATOR C.M. LED-UV Cylindrical UV integrator for measuring UV dose and power from container dryers, capable of measuring up to 8 radiation sources in a single pass with customizable adapters for various systems.
• UV-METER Full-UV 13 mm flat UV meter for continuous measurement of UV dose and intensity from UV dryers, covering the spectral range 250-410 nm for quality control and reference documentation.
• UV-METER LED-UV 13 mm flat UV meter for continuous measurement of UV dose and intensity from UV LED dryers, covering the spectral range 265-495 nm with high heat resistance for industrial environments.
• Custom UV Special Systems (Engineering Services) Custom-designed UV special systems engineered to individual customer requirements — expanding the standard product portfolio with customer-specific solutions for specialized industrial UV curing and exposure applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• UV-LED modules offer >10,000 operating hours lifespan
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hönle Group (Dr. Hönle AG)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023For the first time at ICE 2023 in Munich, TECHNIGRAF GmbH from Grävenwiesbach appeared as a subsidiary of the Hönle Group, one of the leading providers of industrial UV solutions. In cooperation with three other Hönle subsidiaries, visitors were shown insights into the diverse world of UV technology. The TECHNIGRAF portfolio was presented as an excellent complement to other UV products from the Hönle Group. This affiliation has since ended — after approximately 3 years, the paths of the two UV specialists separated, and Karlheinz Mohn became the sole shareholder of TECHNIGRAF GmbH.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IST Metz GmbH: German manufacturer of UV systems for industrial printing and coating, directly competing with TECHNIGRAF in UV dryers, modules, and lamp-based exposure equipment for screen, offset, and inkjet applications.
• GEW (EC) Limited: UK-based UV equipment manufacturer focused on UV curing systems and arc/lamp solutions for the printing and converting industry, competing head-to-head with TECHNIGRAF's AKTIPRINT dryers and UV modules.
• Benford UV: UK manufacturer of UV curing and exposure equipment for the screen printing and graphic arts industry, competing directly with TECHNIGRAF in UV dryers and exposure units for stencils and emulsions.
• American Ultraviolet Company: Manufacturer of UV curing systems and UV exposure equipment for screen printing, coating, and industrial curing applications, with comparable product lines to TECHNIGRAF's AKTIPRINT and AKTICOP families.
• uv-technik international GmbH: German supplier of UV lamps and UV curing equipment for industrial applications, with overlapping product categories in UV dryers, special lamps, and exposure systems for screen printing and coating customers.

Broad incumbents

• Dr. Hönle AG: Publicly listed German UV technology group and TECHNIGRAF's former parent (2020-2023), offering a broad portfolio of UV curing, exposure, and disinfection systems across multiple industrial segments.
• Heraeus Noblelight GmbH: Global manufacturer of specialty UV lamps and IR/UV systems for industrial curing, providing light source components that overlap with TECHNIGRAF's lamp and exposure equipment offerings.
• Baldwin Technology Company Inc. Global supplier of UV and LED curing systems for the printing industry, offering a broader portfolio across web and sheetfed press applications than TECHNIGRAF's specialty-focused offering.

Emerging players

• Phoseon Technology: US-based specialist in UV LED curing technology for industrial printing and coating, competing with TECHNIGRAF's AKTIPRINT M LED modules in the higher-power LED segment.
• Integration Technology Ltd: Specialist in UV LED and arc lamp curing solutions for digital printing and industrial applications, an emerging alternative to TECHNIGRAF's lamp-based UV modules and dryers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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